Join us in Hollywood, CA or Attend Live Online for FREE!

"The Summit was full of professionals who truly understand why the offensive realm exists; to improve the defensive. SANS Summit was a breath of fresh air in an industry filled with hot air!" - Rob Turner

If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.

Get inspired by Hollywood’s bold, creative, and extravagant history at this year’s HackFest Hollywood Summit. Cybersecurity security practitioners from all over the world will head to Tinseltown to share their latest research, discoveries, and lessons with the community.

Through keynote presentations, hands-on workshops, CTF competitions, Hollywood nights, and a few surprises along the way, you’ll head back to reality with ideas to put into action, and new industry connections that could have a lasting impact on your career.

Choose Your Experience:

  • In-Person -Access to All HackFest Summit Keynotes, talks, content, and activities
  • Live Online - Attend virtually for free for access to select talks and content

Join us in Hollywood, CA for the Full Summit Experience. The $325 In-Person Summit Registration Fee Includes:

  • Two Full Days of Highly Technical Content - Presenters will share proven techniques, tools, and capabilities to help you expand your offensive security skillset. This one-of-a-kind Summit brings together all aspects of offensive operations – covering the latest research in penetration testing, exploit development, red teaming, adversary emulation, and more. In-Person attendees get access to all Keynotes, Summit talks, breakout sessions and workshops.
  • Exclusive Networking Opportunities - You'll have the chance to engage with leading experts, SANS instructors, and your peers in the community. Attendees tell us time and again that one of the greatest takeaways from SANS Summits is the many industry connections they forge or deepen during their time with us.
  • HackFest Hollywood Nights - The days will be filled with the latest and greatest in Offensive Operations, but the fun goes up another level at night. Enjoy food and drinks, with the best minds in the industry.
  • Hackable Badges – Do you like challenges? Do you like winning prizes? Do you like Summits? This year your badge isn't just the way to gain entry to the Summit. It also features a secret challenge. The first to win the challenge receives the "SANS Summit Black Badge", awarding you free entry for all Summits. Others that beat the challenge will be entered into a raffle for other HackFest prizes.
  • Immersive Multi-media Experience – We don’t really know what this means yet, but it’s going to be cool. Expect challenges, villages, VR, movie magic, NFTs (cause, why not?) and a lot of fun.
  • Offensive Ops CTF - This year will highlight the large variety of offensive skills taught across multiple courses in the Offensive Operations curriculum. Test your skills against challenges based on penetration testing, web application testing, exploitation, and more.
  • First-Access to Recordings and Presentations - You'll receive exclusive access to approved recordings and presentations post-Summit.
  • SANS Offensive Operations Merchandise and Posters
  • 2 Full Breakfasts & Lunches, and Breaks with Snacks and Drinks

Live Online attendees will have access to:

  • Select Talks and Content - Presenters will share proven techniques, tools, and capabilities to help you expand your offensive security skillset. This one-of-a-kind Summit brings together all aspects of offensive operations – covering the latest research in penetration testing, exploit development, red teaming, adversary emulation, and more.
  • Interactive Chat on Slack – Connect with your DFIR community
  • First-Access to Recordings and Presentations - You'll receive exclusive access to approved recordings and presentations post-Summit.

As an attendee, you’ll walk away from your Summit experience with a fresh perspective, a better connection with the community and new tools that you can immediately leverage in your work

What Attendees Say

"SANS HackFest provides insight into current active TTPs our red and blue Teams need today. The demos make the concepts come to life." - Lee Neely

"Hackfest is like a homecoming for people who can't help but jiggle a lock, peek in a network cabinet, or try negative quantities in a shopping cart." - Chris Elgee

"At SANS HackFest, you get to learn from not only the best security professionals in the industry, but also some of the best-trained instructors in the industry. As with many SANS events, HackFest is a welcoming and friendly event for any level security professional. If you can attend, do it!" - Allie Mellen

Summit CPE Credits: 12 | Summit Chairs: Stephen Sims & Jean-François Maes

The 2023 HackFest Call for Presentations is now open! If you are interested in presenting, we’d be delighted to consider your proposal The deadline to submit is Monday, July 17 5pm ET. For more information, please visit our Call for Presentations page.

In the meantime, to get a taste of the type of dynamic presentations and speakers you’ll see at the 2023 SANS HackFest Summit, check out these talks from last year's Summit.

Important Dates

Refund Date
October 30, 2023

Location

The Hollywood Roosevelt

7000 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone: 323-856-1970
The Holllywood Roosevelt

A reinvented Hollywood hotel. The Hollywood Roosevelt dates back to the Golden Era. Located on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the heart of Los Angeles, this iconic hotel reflects classic Hollywood in every sense. Built in 1927, the hotel has played host to stars like Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, and Clark Gable. Experience a modern interpretation of a Hollywood original.

Hotel Special Rates and Reservations

A special discounted rate of $275.00 S/D plus applicable taxes will be honored based on space availability.

This rate includes Internet in your room, access to fitness center, complimentary access to pool and is only available through Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Make a regular reservation here.

A limited number of Government Per Diem rooms at the prevailing rate are available with proper ID at Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Hollywood. The hotel is located approximately ½ a mile away from The Hollywood Roosevelt where the event will take place. Complimentary Internet in guestroom is included. Link to Directions.

This rate is honored on space availability and is only available through Thursday October 26, 2023.

Make a Government Per Diem reservation here.

Top 3 reasons to stay at The Hollywood Roosevelt

  1. No need to factor in daily cab fees and the time associated with travel to alternate hotels. Everything is in one convenient location!
  2. By staying at The Hollywood Roosevelt, you gain the opportunity to further network with your industry peers and remain in the center of the activity surrounding the conference.
  3. SANS schedules additional networking events at The Hollywood Roosevelt that you won't want to miss!

Travel Arrangements and Directions

The Hollywood Roosevelt:

A discounted overnight valet parking rate of $30 per day plus applicable taxes for attendees is available. A discounted daily drive-in parking rate of $20 per day plus applicable taxes for attendees is available.

From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): Approximately 14.1 miles. | Google Maps

Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Hollywood (Government per diem rooms):

A discounted parking rate of $30 per vehicle per night plus applicable taxes for attendees is available.

From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): Approximately 14.3 miles. | Google Maps

Recommended Web Links

https://www.visitcalifornia.com/places-to-visit/hollywood/