Badge Collection: Check-in Information
Check-in on Level 1 of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in the Bayside Ballroom Foyer or Satellite Registration in the Mandalay Bay Hotel Lobby/Across from Hazel Lounge (using the QR code in your confirmation email and a government-issued photo ID).
Registration Hours
Main Registration: Level One - Bayside Foyer
Satellite Registration: Mandalay Bay Hotel Lobby/Across from Hazel Lounge
Important Note: Please care for your badge. Lost, misplaced, stolen, or forgotten badges will incur a replacement fee equal to the original purchase amount of your pass. If your pass was complimentary, the replacement fee will be the current, on-site rate. There are no exceptions, you will not be admitted into Black Hat without a badge.
Visit each of the following for more information:
Black Hat is excited to partner with leading childcare provider Kiddie Corp to offer Black Hat attendees’ access to an on-site children's program.
The Kiddie Corp program is for children ages 6 months through 12 years old and will be located within the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. If you have a child under 6 months or over 12 years of age accommodations can be made with show management approval.
Currently, childcare is available on the dates & times below:
We encourage early registration as availability is limited and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure advance reservations, both the registration form and full payment must be received by KiddieCorp. On-site registration will be limited to available space.
To see what your Pass gives you access too, please visit our Pass Comparison page.
August 3-7 | Breakers Registration Desk, Level 2
Come by the official bookstore at the Breakers Registration Desk, Level 2 and browse the latest titles in security. Several authors will be signing copies of their authored books. (Books are available for purchase.) Brought to you by Professional Programs Bookstore.
Bookstore Hours:
Book Signings:
Coming Soon!
August 7, 2024 | Mandalay Bay Ballroom Foyer, Level 2
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Step 1: Attendees will present their Black Hat badge with DEF CON symbol to staff. Step 2: Your badge will be hole punched as proof of pick-up. Step 3: Staff will hand you your badge.
Please note Black Hat does not sell DEF CON badges onsite. Find out more.
Get your Black Hat-branded T-shirts, jackets, mugs, and more at the Black Hat Merchandise Store located on Level 2. Purchases can be made with any major credit or debit card. Brought to you by Moxie Promo.
Store Hours:
The Black Hat Events mobile app allows you to build your schedule, connect with other attendees, navigate the venue, browse sponsor profiles, and discover a lot more about the event. You can download the mobile app for IOS or Android by searching “Black Hat Events” or visit page.swapcard.com/app/black-hat-events.
Be sure to turn on notifications to know when attendees are reaching out to you in real-time. For IOS, you can manage notifications within the app settings. For Android, you can manage the notifications on the phone settings within notifications settings.
A private nursing mothers will be available onsite. More information coming soon.
August 15 – September 15, 2025 | Swapcard
All Black Hat USA 2025 attendees will have on-demand online access to the programs included in their paid pass one week after the in-person event. On-demand access is provided through our Swapcard platform and will be available August 15 – September 15, 2025.
On-demand includes access to all recorded Briefings, Arsenal Tool Demos, Sponsored Sessions & Workshops, Business Hall Activities, and more.
A private prayer room will be available onsite. More information coming soon.
Please add a banner to your website, blog, signature, etc. to let people know you'll be attending Black Hat USA 2025.
