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Security B-Sides Dallas/Fort Worth
a free unconference.

Fostering pragmatic creativity in information security for over 16 years.

What is BSides?

From humble beginnings in 2009 to now in 2026 with over 1,000 BSides events around the world, hosted in 220+ cities spanning 62+ countries, BSides events are the preeminent no-to-low cost gatherings of information security professionals and enthusiasts.

Each BSides event is community-driven and thereby imparts its own flavor, making every event a unique experience. Whether it is 30 participants, 300 participants or 3,000 participants the next-big-thing is there, ready to be discovered.

Community powered; Community driven;

What makes BSides DFW work? You. The community. Whether you want to register to attend, support us with a donation, or help run the show, there is a clear track for you.

1. Attend

Secure your registration for a full day of technical tracks, hands-on unconference activities, and social networking.

Registration opens soon via Eventbrite Tickets Coming Soon

2. Volunteer

Help us make this event the best it can be. We are looking for capture-the-flag, room monitors, registration folks, and more.

3. Submit a talk

We highly encourage all levels, beginner to advanced topic, first time speaker to trusty circuit champ.

4. Sponsor

Put your brand directly in front of security practitioners, security operators, decision-makers and students, all while supporting your local community.

Latest Updates & Announcements

Back from camp -- call for papers!

August 12, 2026 By withLogic

I hope everyone had a great time at hacker camp, or whatever it is that you did this summer. I, unfortunately, was unable to make it out myself.


Now that summer is behind us, though, we have a few announcements:

  • The call for papeers for BSidesDFW is now open! It will be open from now until the first Saturday in September. Submit your talks. Seriously. Go now.
  • With that, we are looking for people to be willing to host a workshop at the event. Please let me know what you're able to do!
  • We're still looking for more volunteers to help plan the event. If you look at the /about/ page you'll see its quite lonely. That includes someone to keep this blog up to date. I'm terrible at it


I'll be attending DC214 tonight in Dallas, if you're there -- stop by and say hello.

Dallas Hackers meetup is this week

June 1, 2026 By withLogic

The monthly Dallas Hackers Association meetup is this Wednesday, June 3rd, in Dallas.

I'm planning on doing a small presentation about this upcoming BSidesDFW event, so you should show up if you're interested.

More information about Dallas Hackers Association can be found here.

Is this thing on?

May 18, 2026 By withLogic

New year, new us, new BSides DFW unconference.

Pardon our dust as we get things adjusted for this year's event. There are a lot of things in the works beyond just a new website, so stay tuned for that.

What we can say right now:

  • BSides DFW is returning again in 2026, aiming for the first Saturday in November as usual.
  • Our theme this year is based on the 1927 film Metropolis by Fritz Lang -- watch it below.

Code of Conduct

Behave yourselves!

Security BSides Dallas - Fort Worth was founded to facilitate the exchange of information and the development of relationships. We welcome and encourage the expression and debate of ideas. We also recognize that we do not have to agree in order to listen to, and/or understand, a given point of view. However, there is a language and a behaviour that is appropriate and expected in achieving that discourse.

Harassment and/or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.

Any participant that experiences and/or witnesses inappropriate behaviour is expected to report said behaviour to event staff.

Any participant that experiences and/or witnesses inappropriate behaviour is encouraged to ask the offending individual to stop.

Any participant asked to stop a behaviour is expected to comply immediately.

Event organizers reserve the right to respond to observed and/or reported behaviour in a manner deemed appropriate, including but not limited to expulsion without refund and referral to the relevant authorities.

It is our goal to ensure that the event is welcoming, enjoyable, and safe for all participants. Be exemplary for each other. See something, say something.