SquadCon is a two-day conference that seeks to bring gender diverse perspectives of the contributions, experiences, and issues facing the industry's other. Hackers that are new or from underrepresented communities may not often feel comfortable in existing conferences. SquadCon is a forum for conversations about topics that impact girls, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals, including mental health and all the factors that shape the experiences of marginalized groups in the industry. SquadCon is a cybersecurity conference that will include talks, labs, workshops, discussions, CTFs and panels to move towards our mission of improving diversity in ethical hacking.
SquadCon is an independent conference event in Las Vegas during Hacker Summer Camp scheduled for August 5-6th. It is run by the makers of Girls Hack Village (BlackGirlsHack and BGH Foundation) and exists to help foster diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity.
BGH Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to help black girls and women break through barriers to careers in information security and cyber security. EIN 85-3683902 10908 Courthouse Road Suite 102-286 Fredericksburg, VA 22408 email: info@blackgirlshack.org
Headquartered in Fredericksburg, VA
