Hacker Summer Camp · Las Vegas · August 2026
Fuel Your Cyber Threat Intelligence at Hacker Summer Camp 2026
Flare is taking over Black Hat, BSidesLV, and DEF CON!
Join us Thursday, August 6th for Flare Academy and our CTF to connect with our team, level up your dark web monitoring skills, and see how we expose high-risk digital threats in real time.
One Week · Three Conferences · One Big Night
Aug 4 – 5
BSidesLV
Tuscany Suites & Casino
Aug 5 – 6
Black Hat
Mandalay Bay
Aug 6 · Evening
Flare Academy & Darkroom CTF
Renaissance Las Vegas
Aug 7 – 9
DEF CON
LV Convention Center
Flare Academy & Dark room by flareMaster the Shadows:
Master the Shadows:
Join Flare Academy & Darkroom CTF
When
Thursday, August 6
Where
Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel
Perks
Food, drinks, networking & cool prizes
Level Up Your Threat Intel. Win Exclusive Prizes. Join Us!
Join Flare’s top researchers for an action-packed evening of dark web masterclasses and gamified, live-threat challenges. It’s the perfect chance to sharpen your investigation workflows and compete with your peers.
One Evening · Two Sessions
Choose Your Experience
Session 1 · Live Training
Flare Academy
AUG 6
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
The Vibe
Hands-On Masterclass
Deep dive into real-world investigation workflows and master advanced dark web monitoring alongside top threat intelligence experts. Walk away with practical skills you can deploy immediately.
Join Flare Academy & Darkroom CTFSession 2 · Competition
Darkroom by Flare Academy (CTF)
AUG 6
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Vibe
High-Energy Competition
We’re back with another CTF and we’re going into the deep end. Push your threat hunting skills to the max and compete to win the title of Flare’s second Hacker Week CTF, unlocking a coveted “God” tier badge in our Discord channel, and other exclusive prizes.
Join Flare Academy & Darkroom CTFSpace is limited. Secure your spot for one or both events today!
Beyond the Ballroom
Catch Flare Across the Strip
Here are all the ways to catch Flare across the strip this Hacker Summer Camp.
Las Vegas · Aug 4 – 9
01
BSidesLV
Visit the Booth: Stop by the Flare booth to meet the team, grab some fresh swag, and catch a live demo of our latest platform features.
02
Black Hat
Our team is on the ground and looking forward to connecting at Black Hat.
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Flare Academy & Darkroom CTF
The main event: An evening of hands-on dark web masterclasses and a live-threat CTF — premium food, drinks, and exclusive prizes. Space is strictly limited.
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DEF CON
Look for us in the DEF CON exhibit hall, and within Red Team Village and Blue Team Village. Keep your eyes peeled — follow us on social for real-time updates on where to snag Flare swag, grab a drink, or talk shop with our threat research team.
See you in Vegas
Save Your Spot Before It's Gone
Space for the Flare Academy & Darkroom CTF is strictly limited. Lock in your seat for one or both sessions, and come find us across the strip.