Dayton's community-driven infosec conference

BSidesDayton 2026

Dayton's community-driven infosec conference. Join security professionals, researchers, and hackers for hands-on learning, real conversations, and practical knowledge.

2026 Theme: "Going Offline – Decentralize, Disconnect, DIY"

Saturday , May 23, 2026
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
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Fairborn City Church

206 W. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd.

Fairborn, OH, United States, Ohio

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Timeline

Nov 21, 2025

Call for papers, workshops, and villages open

Share your research, ideas, or lessons learned with the Dayton infosec community. All experience levels welcome. Propose a hands-on session that teaches practical skills and gets people building, breaking, or exploring.

Nov 26, 2025

Tickets for sale

Grab your spot for BSidesDayton 2026. Limited tickets, first come first served.

Mar 20, 2026

Call for papers closes

Submit your talk before the deadline.

Apr 10, 2026

All presenters announced

All of the presenters will be informed if the paper was accepted and the complete schedule will be sent out.

May 23, 2026

Conference begins

Conference Schedule

Check out the full lineup of talks, workshops, and villages across multiple tracks so you can plan your day and catch the sessions that matter most to you.

9:30 AM

Welcome and Keynote

Not yet announced.

10:00 AM

Presentation 1

Not yet announced.

11:00 AM

Presentation 2

Not yet announced.

12:00 PM

Lunch

Not yet announced.

1:00 PM

Presentation 3

Not yet announced.

2:00 PM

Presentation 4

Not yet announced.

3:00 PM

Presentation 5

Not yet announced.

4:00 PM

Presentation 6

Not yet announced.

5:00 PM

Closing Address

Not yet announced.

5:30 PM

After Party

Learn More

Join us after the conference at Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic drinks, and networking with fellow attendees.

10:00 AM

Session 1

Not yet announced.

11:00 AM

Session 2

Not yet announced.

11:30 AM

Lunch

Not yet announced.

1:30 PM

Session 3

Not yet announced.

2:00 PM

Session 4

Not yet announced.

3:00 PM

Session 5

Not yet announced.

Call Center Village

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Explore the tools, platforms, and techniques behind modern voice-based social engineering—covering both AI-powered call agents and live human operators. Features The Escalation Desk CTF, The Learning Line demonstrations, The Demarcation Demo, and an interactive British-style phone booth.

Radio Village

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Explore the invisible world of wireless communication using software-defined radio, amateur radio, and other RF technologies—all with affordable hardware and free tools.

After Party

Join us after the conference at Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic drinks, and networking with fellow attendees.

  • Complimentary Food
  • Complimentary Non-Alcoholic
  • Networking

Capture the Flag

A story-driven CTF that follows a single arc from breakdown to rebuilding trust. Expect challenges that connect across the full incident lifecycle, from upstream compromise to deliberate recovery.

Five Categories

Cause Collapse Survival Recovery Trust

Code of Conduct

BSidesDayton is committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone can learn, share, and participate without fear of harassment or discrimination. We expect all attendees, speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and organizers to treat others with professionalism and respect.

Harassment or exclusionary behavior is not acceptable in any form. If you experience or witness behavior that violates our code, please reach out to a staff member immediately.