Chicago's Biggest Little Non-Profit Hacking Conference

BSides312 brings together security professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts for an unforgettable day of learning and networking.

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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 sponsor our event, please reach out questions [@] bsides312.org. To show our thanks, sponsors will be welcome to chat about themselves and their organization, fostering connections with the BSides312 community.

Where

Chicago, IL

When

May 15th, 2026

Lodging TBD

Sponsors

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