2026 BSides Las Vegas Daytime Events

Middle Ground

The Main Stage in Florentine C & D is ground zero for all of our off-track activities. Ongoing announcements, music, and other surprises will happen throughout the conference. Step through the looking glass, relax, talk with your friends, visit our sponsors, or just enjoy the music in the morning, at lunch and during the happy hour provided by our beloved DJs.

Lock Pick Village

Want to try your hand at the art of lockpicking? Come visit the Lockpick Village! We bring the locks and picks. All you’ll need is a sense of curiosity. We’ll also have beginner sessions all three days of the conference. All skill levels are welcome, as volunteers will be on hand to help you get started. Beginner sessions will be held at each day; check in at the village during the con for times or check back here later.

Crypto challenge

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will not have the crypto challenge in 2026, but we can’t wait to come back in 2027!

Mental Health and Wellness with Dr Sara

Join Dr. Sara Rabinovitch to learn about applied stress recovery techniques in one of our scheduled sessions, or pick up a Calmkit near the stage in Middle Ground!

Middle Ground

The Main Stage in Florentine C & D is ground zero for all of our off-track activities. Ongoing announcements, music, and other surprises will happen throughout the conference. Step through the looking glass, relax, talk with your friends, visit our sponsors, or just enjoy the music provided by a rotating group of our beloved DJs.

Cognitive Security Institute at BSides LV

Why hack computers when you can hack minds? Join thhe Cognitive Security Institute team in Middle Ground for demos, interactive sessions or just to talk about new developments in the human layer of cybersecurity.

Happy Hour

Monday and Tuesday at 16:00, we pause our program for an hour of networking and libations. Join us in Middle Ground for raffle drawings and other shenanigans on the main stage. Music will be provided by our fabulous DJs.