EFF's excited to be back for another DEF CON with a membership booth in the Vendor area, a contest, and a bunch of talks. Be sure to catch us at the world's largest annual hacker convention in Las Vegas from August 7-10!

Join the Cause

Come find us in Vendor Hall West to learn more about the latest in online rights, get on our action alert list, or donate to become an EFF member. We'll also have our limited-edition DEF CON 33 shirts available! These shirts have a puzzle incorporated into the design. Try your hand at cracking it!

EFF Benefit Poker Tournament

We’re going all in on internet freedom. Take a break from hacking the Gibson to face off with your competition at the tables—and benefit EFF! Your buy-in is paired with a donation to support EFF’s mission to protect online privacy and free expression for all. Join us on Friday, August 8 at 12:00 in the Horseshoe Poker Room. Play for glory. Play for money. Play for the future of the web.
WHEN: Friday, August 8, 12:00-15:00
WHERE: Horseshoe Poker Room | 3645 Las Vegas Blvd Overpass, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Ask EFF

We're excited to answer your burning questions on pressing digital rights issues! Our expert panelists will offer brief updates on EFF's work defending your digital rights, before opening the floor for attendees to ask their questions. This dynamic conversation centers challenges DEF CON attendees actually face, and is an opportunity to connect on common causes.
WHEN: TBD
WHERE: TBD

EFF Tech Trivia

Join us for some tech trivia on Saturday, August 9 at 7:00 PM! EFF's team of technology experts have crafted challenging trivia about the fascinating, obscure, and trivial aspects of digital security, online rights, and internet culture. Competing teams will plumb the unfathomable depths of their knowledge, but only the champion hive mind will claim the First Place Tech Trivia Trophy and EFF swag pack. The second and third place teams will also win great EFF gear.
WHEN: Saturday, August 9, 19:00-22:00
WHERE: Contest Stage

Looking for Help?

As in past years, EFF staff attorneys will be present to help support the community. If you have legal concerns regarding an upcoming talk or sensitive infosec research that you are conducting at any time, please email info@eff.org. Outline the basic issues and we will do our best to connect you with the resources you need.

Read more about EFF's work defending, offering legal counsel, and publicly advocating for technologists on our Coders' Rights Project page.