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DaemonConJoin us for the most devilish cybersecurity convention of the year! DaemonCon brings together the brightest minds in Chicago and abroad to explore the latest trends, threats, and innovations in the world of digital security.
January 23rd, 2026
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
DePaul's Jarvis Student Center
1 East Jackson, Chicago, IL
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| Event Time | Description |
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| 10:00 AM | Registration |
| 10:30 AM | Welcome |
| 11:00 AM | Keynote - Ivana Donevska "Trends Change, Purpose Doesn't." |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 01:00 PM | Talk 1 - Aaron Atac "Internet Infrastructure, Peering, and Observability Walkthrough" |
| 02:00 PM | Talk 2 - AJ Van Beest "Agentic Threat Intel: Building an AI-Powered Intelligence Pipeline" |
| 02:30 PM | Talk 3 - Derick Johnson "If You Can Talk, You Can Hack: Breaking Chatbots on Purpose" |
| 03:00 PM | Industry Panel Discussion |
| 04:00 PM | Talk 4 - Domenic Rizzolo "A Decade of DFIR Investigations" |
| 04:30 PM | Talk 5 - Steve O'Reilly "From Zero to Near-Hero: How I conquered 1980's Nintendo technology to capture a THOTCON Gold Badge" |
| 05:00 PM | Hacker Jeopardy |
| 06:00 PM | Closing Remarks |
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are integral to our mission and our everyday lives. Diversity includes characteristics of ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, abilities, socioeconomic background, and veteran status, in addition to differences in backgrounds, experiences, values, beliefs and ideas. Embracing our differences makes us better leaders, students, researchers, educators, and individuals. These values are intertwined within our practices, events, and outreach.
Equity is intrinsic to the Security Daemons as we provide fair and equal access to opportunities and resources for all our members. In sustaining and building an atmosphere where equity and respect are prioritized, we create a caring and successful team where we attract and retain people that are passionate about cybersecurity and feel comfortable contributing their unique skills, ideas, perspectives, and experiences.
Inclusivity requires mutual respect, acknowledgement, and acceptance of our differences. Being inclusive enables us to draw out our strengths as researchers, learners, and students to unify as one cohesive body. As our values and mission are intertwined, we foster a community where every member of the Security Daemons feels supported and inspired in our common pursuit of security.
We recognize that the work of the Security Daemons takes place on Indigenous lands and in Indigenous spaces that over 100 tribal nations call home. Our organization resides on the ancestral lands of the Potawatomi, Ojibew, and Odawa nations who signed the Treaty of Chicago in 1821 and in 1833. We extend our respect to all of them, including the Ho-Chunk, Myaamia, Menominee, Illinois Confederacy, and Peoria people who also maintained relationships with this land. In the spirt of Saint Vincent de Paul, we reaffirm our commitment to help make our community a more equitable space for all.
FAQThe DePaul DaemonCon cybersecurity conference brings together the brightest minds in Chicago and abroad to explore the latest trends, threats, and innovations in the world of digital security.
Around 110-150 people.
Attendee registration is currently available here.
The conference venue is wheelchair accessible. However, the after-party is not.
Yes, anyone is welcome to come to the after-party. Individuals will need to show an ID to purchase alcohol.
You can register with the link here!
These requests are handled on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in a booth, direct inquiries to secdaemons@depaul.edu.
Similar to booths, we process these requests on a case-by-case basis. Please direct your inquiries to secdaemons@depaul.edu.
If you are a student and want to volunteer to help us run this, a form will be posted to our Discord, so keep a lookout!
University students can use their eduroam login to connect to the schools WiFi. Other guests can use DePaul's guest WiFi.
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Lockpicking Village
Location: Village Room
Operator: Max Casson
Duration: 6 hours
Description: Learn the art of lockpicking through our hands-on demonstrations and showcases. Explore various lock mechanisms and techniques used by security professionals.
Tools provided: Lock picks and practice locks
Wifi Intro to Hardware and Wireless Security (with live demos)Location: Jarvis Center Classroom C112F
Operator: Joel John
Operator Bio: Cybersecurity professional with over 5 years in the industry, currently working in incident response and digital forensics. Initially, I specialized in a red team role as a Security Consultant at Synopsys, where I was heavily involved in Offensive Security and Penetration testing across network and application security. Got all the street cred with the OSCP, OSWP and CRTP. Later, I pivoted into the DFIR space, found dumpster fires more intriguing than writing a pentest report and now work on active ransomware incidents and forensic projects at Charles River Associates. Outside of cyber, I love soccer, FC Barcelona and Mustangs!
Duration: 4:00 - 5:30
Description: Come learn how to hack embedded devices! We will have sessions explaining the basics you will need to start your hardware hacking journey and test devices around you! We will also cover basics so you understand how we can exploit hardware flaws in devices around us and how to hack a wireless access point. Bonus: we will also explore cloning RFID cards/tags, wireless pentesting and even spoofing signals from a car key fob (BYO key fob)!
BYO Materials Needed:None
Certified Vibe Hacker
Location: Jarvis Center Classroom C112F
Operator: Robert Wagner
Operator Bio:Robert Wagner is an Advisory CISO and highly respected security practitioner, advisor and strategist with over 20 years of experience. His security experience ranges from defending everything from Fortune 500 companies to government agencies, major universities, and financial institutions. He is a co-founder of the not-for-profit organization Hak4Kidz, serves on the boards of the Chicago ISSA chapter and the Chicago CISO of the Year Committee, and regularly volunteers for various hacker cons including Bsides312, BlueTeamCon, and others.
Duration: 12:30 - 2:30
Description: Whether you’re breaking systems, defending them, or doing both, most security professionals don’t need more tools—they need more time, focus, and leverage. This workshop explores how agentic AI can support day-to-day red team, blue team, and purple team work by reducing cognitive overhead and accelerating analysis. Participants learn vibe hacking: a hands-on approach to steering AI behavior toward useful outcomes like hypothesis generation, synthesis, and prioritization. Through practical exercises using a reference interactive AI toolset, attendees experiment with workflows that help them deliver higher-quality results under real-world constraints—without automating humans out of the loop.
BYO Materials Needed: Laptop with internet access
Join us for a full day of hacking, learning, and connecting with the security community.
Attendee RegistrationDaemonCon isn't just another security conference - it's your gateway to the cutting edge of cybersecurity. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, you'll find valuable insights, hands-on experiences, and connections that last beyond the conference.
From advanced exploitation techniques to the latest in threat intelligence, our carefully curated talks and workshops are designed to level up your skills and expand your knowledge.
Date: January 23rd, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: DePaul's Jarvis Student Center 1 East Jackson, Chicago, IL
Cost: FREE!
Registration is quick and easy! Click the link below to secure your spot. Space is limited and registration will close once we reach capacity.
Questions about registration? Contact us at registration@daemoncon.com
Call for Papers
DaemonCon features a single-track format to maximize audience engagement and foster focused discussions. Each presentation runs between 20-50 minutes, including Q&A time.
We welcome talks that explore any aspect of cybersecurity, from hands-on techniques to emerging threats. Key areas include:
Have an interesting security topic not listed? We encourage creative proposals that advance the field of cybersecurity.
Selected speakers will receive:
Ready to share your expertise? Submit your proposal through our speaker form. We welcome both experienced speakers and first-time presenters who have compelling security insights to share.
Questions about speaking? Contact us at secdaemons@depaul.edu
Sponsor ApplicationWhile DePaul University provides core funding for DaemonCon, our sponsors play a crucial role in elevating the experience. Your sponsorship helps us:
Become a sponsor using the link below!
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