Cybersecurity doesn’t just happen in the classroom—it thrives in the community. From local meetups to national conferences, these events offer incredible opportunities to connect with professionals, explore emerging threats, and learn from real-world experiences. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your expertise, we strongly encourage you to attend, engage, and be part of the broader cybersecurity ecosystem. These spaces are where ideas are shared, networks are built, and future opportunities take shape.
Meetups
OWASP Philadelphia: https://www.meetup.com/owasp-philadelphia-chapter/
Defcon Philly: https://dc215.org/
PhillySec: https://bsky.app/profile/phillysec.bsky.social
Philly 2600: https://philly2600.net/
Philadelphia Chapter of The Open Organisation Of Lockpickers: https://www.meetup.com/philadelphia-chapter-of-the-open-organisation-of-lockpickers/
Philly Tech Calendar: https://calendar.city/philly
Conferences
Pumpcon: https://pumpcon.fail/
JawnCon: https://jawncon.org/
BSides Philadelphia: https://bsidesphilly.org/
BSides Pittsburgh: https://www.bsidespgh.com/
BSides Harrisburg: https://www.bsideshbg.com/
BSides Delaware: https://bsidesdelaware.com/
BSides South Jersey: https://bsidessouthjersey.org/