(The below information was sent out to folks already registered via Humanitix and is also accessible here for people who registered later).
Greetings!
BSides Delaware 2026 is this week! Thank you for registering to attend. We are so excited to see you on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14 at the Fintech Innovation Hub, University of Delaware (591 Collaboration Way, Newark, DE 19713).
Our organizer team has a few updates and reminders to help you have the best experience possible:
🗓️ The Schedule Is Out!
The 2026 schedule is live! Plan your two days and see which talks and classes you don’t want to miss: https://www.bsidesdelaware.com/bpress/schedule/
Want to put faces to names? Speaker bios and headshots are up too: https://www.bsidesdelaware.com/bpress/2026-speakers/
🛠️ Workshops
We have four hands-on workshops this year! Space is limited, so for the two workshops with a sign-up form, signing up ahead of time is the best way to save your seat. You’ll need your Humanitix Order ID to register, and if you sign up but aren’t there within the first 15 minutes, your spot may go to someone on standby. The other two are open to walk-ins.
Friday, November 13 (Room 402)
Kill the Drift, Shrink the Attack Surface: Hardening Linux Hosts with bootc (Nate Lager)
10 AM to 12 PM. Please sign up ahead of time. Because of setup needs, walk-ins may not be possible, but we’ll let people know if space opens up.
A hands-on lab on building and hardening RHEL Image Mode hosts with bootc. Bring a laptop with a web browser. Some basic familiarity with Linux and containers (Docker or Podman) is helpful.
Sign up: https://forms.gle/xEQEqXeree1AXtSN6
Backdoors & Breaches: Where the Ammo Is Fake but the Learning Is Real (Robin Noyes)
1 PM to 3 PM, Room 402. Walk-ins welcome.
A live tabletop exercise using Backdoors & Breaches to practice incident response through realistic attack scenarios. Great for anyone new to cyber, and all experience levels are welcome.
Saturday, November 14 (Room 414)
Do you know what is hOT right now? (Jim Gilsinn and Eric Engman)
10 AM to 12 PM. Sign-up encouraged (49 seats). Walk-ins welcome if seats remain.
An intro to operational technology (OT): the equipment and systems, past OT cyber incidents, and hands-on time in a virtual OT environment. Open to everyone. Please install LabShock (free) before you arrive: https://labshocksecurity.com/
Sign up: OT workshop sign-up form
The Cyber Lab Starter Pack They Forgot to Tell You About (Robin Noyes)
1 PM to 3 PM, Room 414. Walk-ins welcome.
A tour of the operating systems and specialized distros worth having in your cybersecurity learning lab, from Red Team and Blue Team tools to forensics, OSINT, and recovery. All experience levels are welcome.
More details: https://www.bsidesdelaware.com/bpress/2026-class-sign-up/
🛜 WiFi
WiFi is available throughout the venue. Connect to the network: udvisitor
The password will be available when you arrive.
🚗 Parking Information
- FREE parking is in Lots 213 and 207. We have reserved these lots for attendees at no charge, first come, first served. Look for the BSidesDE Event Parking signs at the entrances. Lot 213 is across Collaboration Way from the Fintech building. Lot 207 is east of Fintech, in front of the BPI building.
- Please do NOT park in Lot 212. It is the small lot right next to the Fintech building and is a UD permit lot. Cars parked there without paying will be ticketed.
- If Lots 213 and 207 are full, street parking on STAR Campus is paid through the Passport Parking app (Zone 16671), 7 AM to 6 PM.
UD parking tickets can be up to $70, and BSides Delaware is not responsible for them. Full details and a parking map are on the venue page: https://www.bsidesdelaware.com/bpress/venue/
🗺️ Venue Map
The 2026 venue map is live! Registration and badge pickup are in the 5th floor lobby, next to the elevators. The map covers the 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors, including talk tracks, villages, and sponsors:
☕ Free Coffee and Bagels
Since caffeine is a conference must (at least for us 😉), we will be providing free coffee and bagels on Friday and Saturday mornings near registration on the 5th floor. Please bring your own reusable mug to help us cut down on cups and waste.
🍽️ Grain Exchange: $5 Off
Craving something more? The Grain Exchange restaurant on the 1st floor of the Fintech building will be open during the conference, and their coffee shop is open on Saturday this year too (it usually isn’t!).
You will receive a ticket when you check in at registration. Hand that ticket to the Grain Exchange staff when you pay to get $5 off your purchase.
There are no formal after-events this year, so Grain Exchange is a great spot to grab a bite and keep the conversations going.
🚩 Pros V Joes CTF Sign-Up
Pros V Joes is back! It’s a live attack/defense Capture The Flag where teams of “Joes” defend real infrastructure against a live Red Team, coached by experienced “Pros.” It’s completely virtual: just bring a laptop to connect to the game environment. Laptops will NOT be in the line of fire.
Registration is free with your BSides Delaware ticket, and all experience levels are encouraged to sign up! If you are an experienced professional, this is a great way to mentor students and early-career folks. If you are just starting out, it’s a great way to get hands-on experience.
Sign up as a Pro: https://forms.gle/kqYecPfxnCHC8aUj7
Sign up as a Joe: https://forms.gle/5Dzt2WmcrtvEdwan9
More info: https://www.bsidesdelaware.com/pros-v-joes-ctf/
🏘️ Villages
Not quite your cup of tea? We have a great lineup of villages this year, including the RF Capture the Flag, Quantum Village, Aerospace Village, Ham Radio Village, Lockpick Village, Robot Hacking Village, IoT Village, The Recovery Partition (a mental health village), and SpawnCamp for the younger hackers. Check them out here:
✨ New This Year: Community Area (3rd Floor)
Stop by our brand-new Community Area on the 3rd floor! You’ll find:
- A sticker and swag swap table: bring your extra stickers and swag to trade with other attendees
- Local nonprofits to meet and learn from
- Resume reviews: bring a printed copy of your resume, or a digital version on your own device
💙 Thank You to Our Sponsors
BSides Delaware is made possible by our sponsors. A huge thank you to Horizon3 (Platinum), Guiding Light for Tranquil Waters and White Cell Exercises (Bronze), and The Value Chain Risk Institute (Friend of BSides Delaware). Please stop by and say hello at the conference!
🎉 Thank you
We couldn’t do this without your support, interest, and enthusiasm, so thank you! We are so excited to show you what we’ve been working on and to provide a space where people can grow their technical skills, learn, and connect with each other.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the conference, email us at info@bsidesdelaware.com.
See you this week!
Warmly,
The BSides Delaware 2026 Organizer Team