(The below information was sent out to folks already registered via Humanitix on October 27th, 2026 at 8AM EST and is also accessible here for people who registered later).
Greetings Internet Netizens,
Security BSides Delaware is coming up fast!
Our organizer team has a few updates and reminders to help you have the best experience possible:
🏨 Hotel Room Block (Book by Thursday, October 29!)
If you still need a place to stay, our discounted room block at the Baymont by Wyndham Newark I-95 at University of Delaware closes this Thursday, October 29.
Group Code: GS111226SEC
Booking Link: http://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/48398?checkInDate=Nov%2012/26&checkOutDate=Nov%2014/26&groupCode=GS111226SEC
🚗 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 for paid participants
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 (for paid participants). 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
🗓️ Talks and Schedule
The 2026 schedule is not final yet. We are waiting on speaker confirmations. In the meantime, you can check out the potential talks on our CFP voting page:
Once the schedule is confirmed, it will be posted here: https://www.bsidesdelaware.com/bpress/schedule/
🛜 Coming Soon
We’ll send a few more emails before the conference with the confirmed schedule, WiFi details, and workshop signup forms.
💙 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 soon!
Warmly,
The BSides Delaware 2026 Organizer Team