These are a list of conferences that are tons of fun from experience or have just been recommended by peers. I am aware the cost can be a little prohibitive however, many companies will pay for tickets and travel. Bsides conferences are highly recommend for those whose are just starting out or whose company won't foot the bill.
US Conferences
SHMOOCON - January in DC - $160 for Regular Admission
Never been to this but I has been highly recommended by co-workers.
Carolina Con - April/Mayish - Unknown Pricing
Never been to this but I has been highly recommended by co-workers.
HackMIAMI - Mayish - $125 according to a Reddit Post
I went one year with a bunch of co-workers. I can't speak on how good the talks were but the CTF was a blast. One thing to note is that there are initially not many vendors. From what I have been told, they would rather focus on the trading of knowledge and tradecraft then the vendor craziness.
Wild West Hackin' Fest (Way West) - June in Sparks, NV - $325
Haven't been to this one but looks fun.
DEFCON - August in Vegas - $300 for all four days
One of my favorite conferences on in Las Vegas. It is very much a circus but fun for everyone in cyber security.
BlackHat - August in Vegas - $2,295 for 2021
I have personally never been to this one, although I plan to go this year. It is oriented more towards those going for buisness purposes or training.
GrrCON - September in Grand Rapids, Michigan - $160 for Regular Admission
This was the first conference I ever attended and it will always have that special place in my infosec heart. Definitely a great conference for all skill levels.
Wild West Hackin' Fest (Deadwood) - September in Deadwood, South Dakota - $275
Haven't been to this one but looks fun.
Bsides - All the time (just different locations) - http://www.securitybsides.com/w/page/12194156/FrontPage
Never been to this but I has been highly recommended by co-workers.
Carolina Con - April/Mayish - Unknown Pricing
Never been to this but I has been highly recommended by co-workers.
HackMIAMI - Mayish - $125 according to a Reddit Post
I went one year with a bunch of co-workers. I can't speak on how good the talks were but the CTF was a blast. One thing to note is that there are initially not many vendors. From what I have been told, they would rather focus on the trading of knowledge and tradecraft then the vendor craziness.
Wild West Hackin' Fest (Way West) - June in Sparks, NV - $325
Haven't been to this one but looks fun.
DEFCON - August in Vegas - $300 for all four days
One of my favorite conferences on in Las Vegas. It is very much a circus but fun for everyone in cyber security.
BlackHat - August in Vegas - $2,295 for 2021
I have personally never been to this one, although I plan to go this year. It is oriented more towards those going for buisness purposes or training.
GrrCON - September in Grand Rapids, Michigan - $160 for Regular Admission
This was the first conference I ever attended and it will always have that special place in my infosec heart. Definitely a great conference for all skill levels.
Wild West Hackin' Fest (Deadwood) - September in Deadwood, South Dakota - $275
Haven't been to this one but looks fun.
Bsides - All the time (just different locations) - http://www.securitybsides.com/w/page/12194156/FrontPage