Queercon 2025

Hi everyone, and welcome to Queercon 2025! A few announcements for the upcoming summer camp:

First, Queercon will be returning to DEF CON 33 in our Queercon Community Lounge, where we will be hosting daytime events in addition to our traditional Mixers. We will not be hosting a Friday night party – but we’re confident there will be plenty to do in the Lounge!

Second, and another major change, we will not be running an electronic badge this year. Instead, we’ve opted to “open the archives” and bring back some of our swag from over the years – more to come!

Finally, there are a few ways you can get involved this year to make it everything we dream of:

• With our own Community Lounge, programs and staffing are up to us! This year, we’re introducing the idea of “Queercon Labs” as social groups looking to find their own footing. If you have a topic that you think others might be interested in (or already have a group looking for a home!), send us word to reserve time at our Lounge tables. We’ll include you in the official Queercon schedule here on the website, and you’ll have dedicated space in the Lounge to mingle! Unsure of your idea? Reach out anyways! CFP can be found here: queercon.org/meetup-form
• Our Call for Volunteers is also open, which is a great way to give back while meeting new people! Volunteers this year will be largely social roles, as DEF CON, and the Las Vegas Convention Center, coordinate the space. If you’re interested in helping everyone feel welcome and directly contributing to a welcoming atmosphere, fill out the CFV here: queercon.org/volunteer-form
• Don’t have time to commit to volunteering? That’s okay, we still hope to see you at our events! Donations can help bring our ideas to reality too – and it only takes a moment. Check out the button at the bottom of this page to help us out, and thank you!

As always, find us on queercon.org/discord, or email us for general inquiries at info@queercon.org, and happy hacking!

_Queercon BoD