Non-Profit Hacking Conference
BSides312 brings together security professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts for an unforgettable day of learning and networking.
We'll be back May 16TH, 2026!!
About BSides312
BSides312 is a nonprofit one-day conference run by longtime members of Chicago's hacking and infosec community. In fact, many of them founded the original BSides Chicago! It's built as a collaborative venue; whether you hack hardware, excel at logistics, or just bring curious friends, you help shape the conversation.
Like every BSides event, the conference follows a community-driven model built by and for hackers. Its purpose is to widen the conversation beyond the usual boundaries, offering space for people to both present and take part in an intimate, collaborative setting. The result is an intense mix of discussions, demos, and interaction where new ideas take shape.
If you and your organization are as passionate about the security community as we are and would like to support our event, please reach out questions [@] bsides312.org. To show our thanks, supporters will be welcome to chat about themselves and their organization, fostering connections with the BSides312 community.
Where
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N Knox Ave
Chicago, IL
TONS of parking!
When
May 16th, 2026 — Full day event
Ride the L with Us!
Check out all our 1337 neighborhoods you can explore!
2 Talk Tracks with 15 Presenters from a Variety of Backgrounds!
Win Prizes while Learning and Testing new Skills!
CTF Hacking Challenge!
Lockpicking!
Game Shows with Lintile!
Supporters
Donate your Time!
Volunteer With Us
Our call for volunteers is closed for 2026, but thank you for your interest!
Follow us on social media to be notified when volunteer applications open for future events.
Call for Presentations — CLOSED
Our CFP is now closed and all talks have been selected. Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal!
If you submitted a talk, please check your email for a message from [email protected] with your selection status.
In the meantime, check out talks from previous events on our YouTube channel.