Defcon the world’s largest and most notable hacker convention, has announced that it’s going to arrange DJing for the first time at its hacking conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first Defcon was initiated in June 1993 by a group of professionals and several other people who attended the conference were computer security professionals, journalists, lawyers, federal government employees, security researchers, students, and hackers.

The event is usually held annually and revolves around lecture series, and some exciting activities such as ethical hacking workshops, cybersecurity challenges, movie marathons, scavenger hunts, sleep deprivation, lock picking, warez trading, and other competitions like hacking wargames. Defcon or DEF CON was created in 1993 by Jeff Moss and hosted as a farewell party to his fellow hacker and member of ‘Platinum Net,’ a hacking network based in Canada. However, Jeff’s friend couldn’t arrive at the farewell party and instead of calling it off, he hosted the party inviting other hacker friends to Las Vegas. Almost 100 people gathered and formed the foundation of the DEF CON along with Jeff.

The term DEF CON is taken from a move named WarGames referencing the US Armed Forces Defense Readiness Condition (DEFCON) where Las Vegas was selected as a nuclear target.

According to the conference rule, any kind of physical violence and harassment is strictly prohibited. The attendee can not use substances or illegal drugs, minors have to be accompanied by parent(s), and any sort of illegal activities are completely restricted. Defcon has also mentioned that illegal activities like hacking government websites or talking about it can land an attendee banished from the conference forever.

This year in August Defcon will be hosting an electronic music event at Caesars Forum Chillout Ballroom and Hallway Monitor Party. Various electronic musicians and producers from around the globe will be joining the event named “Night Of The Ninjas.” Defcon has scheduled the whole event starting on Saturday, August 13. This is for the first time Defcon has added electronic music to the conference to light people up.

Going to be DJing @defcon for the first time. Playing some tunes that remind me of my first Defcon. If you’re old like me, come hear some music from your past. If you’re young, well, come listen to “That’s What I Call Electronic Music Vol. 3” pic.twitter.com/tMF0ioVidJ

— Dave (@dmertl) July 31, 2022