BSidesChicago 2025
The Flamingo Uprising Has Begun!
BSidesChicago 2025 is more than a conference—it’s a declaration. We’re taking flight with two full days of inspiration, rebellion, and real community!!
🗓️ October 31 – Workshops & Training
🗓️ November 1 – Conference & Talks
And the flamingos? Oh, they’re already sharpening their beaks!
🔊 Keynote: Tarah Wheeler
Cybersecurity leader. Policy powerhouse. Fierce advocate. Tarah is kicking off the Flamingo Uprising with a keynote that will challenge, inspire, and ignite. You won’t want to miss the spark that starts it all.
🔐 Locknote: John Hammond
Red team wizard. CTF legend. Educator and entertainer. John will bring the conference home with a locknote that promises insight, energy, and a few jaw-dropping moments to close it all out.
For over a decade, we’ve built something rare: a space where everyone belongs. Where imposter syndrome meets its match, and where first-time speakers and infosec veterans speak shoulder to shoulder. Where curiosity is celebrated and diversity isn’t just a checkbox—it’s our heartbeat!
🔥 2025 Theme: Flamingo Uprising – Standing Tall, Standing Together
This year, the CyberFlock rises—not just as defenders, but as disruptors, protectors, storytellers, and signal boosters.
🦩 The Flamingo Uprising is about showing up boldly, embracing what makes us different, and standing together in a world that often wants us to shrink.
Whether you’re loud like a parrot, sharp like a hawk, clever like a crow, or quietly watching like an owl—there’s a place for you here.
We don’t gatekeep. We don’t posture. We uplift!!
At BSidesChicago 2025, we rise as one!!
💥 What’s New in 2025?
🔧 Workshops are BACK! Join us Halloween day for hands-on hacking, reverse engineering, forensics, and more. No fluff. No filler.
🧠 Talks That Matter – From technical deep dives to community resilience, our speakers don’t talk at you—they speak with you.
🧰 Career Village, CTF, and Lockpick Extreme – Back by demand and bigger than ever.
🎭 Performers, scavenger hunts, flamingo quests, and surprises – We’re not telling you everything just yet. But trust us… it’ll be worth it.
Why BSidesChicago?
Because in 2024, you packed every room. You sat on floors just to catch a talk. You hunted robot flamingos like your life depended on it. You launched careers, formed friendships, and created something real.
What participants are saying:
💥 “10/10 would flamingo again.”
💥 “First-time speaker. First-time sponsor. Couldn’t believe the energy.”
💥 “The vibe? Unmatched.”
💥 “The diversity, the inclusion, the community. It’s everything the industry needs.”
🦩 “Don’t just blend in – stand tall, strut loud, and secure boldly. The flock needs you.”
– Sasha the Flamingo
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Countdown to BSides Chicago 2025!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just beginning your cybersecurity adventure, BSidesChicago is the place to be. Expect a dynamic mix of talks, hands-on villages, and interactive sessions that dive into the latest and greatest in CyberSecurity. Plus, don’t miss our learning CTF (Capture The Flag) event—a perfect opportunity to sharpen your skills in a fun and educational setting, whether you’re a CTF veteran or trying it out for the first time!
It’s your chance to learn from top experts and passionate peers, exchange groundbreaking ideas, and expand your network in an electrifying atmosphere where everyone is welcome. You’ll walk away with new insights, fresh perspectives, and maybe even a few new friends—plus, you’ll have a blast doing it!
Networking
Meet hacking and infosec enthusiasts from all walks of life
Great Speakers
Diverse range of talks covering cutting-edge topics + emerging trends in CyberSecurity
Have Fun
For cyber experts and newcomers alike, BSidesChicago is the place to B!
Motivation
Be a part of this vibrant gathering of passionate cybersecurity enthusiasts
What Is BSides?
The Security BSides brand is known all over the world for being a community driven event and being diverse and a bit different. BSidesChicago wants to uphold those values which is why this is also a not-for-profit, 100% volunteer run put on by and for the community event.
Oct 31-Nov 1, 2025
BSidesChicago is a conference that provides a platform for first-time speakers, students, new and experienced professionals
BSidesChicago is an environment for pros and noobs to present their work in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Sasha the Flamingo!
(our mascot)
