DEF CON Singapore - Where Hackers and Learners Gather
Dates & Format:
DEF CON’s inaugural Singapore edition runs April 28-30, 2026-with optional two-day training courses on April 26-27. The event brings the full DEF CON experience to Marina Bay Sands.
What to Expect:
- World-Class Presentations: Sessions cover cutting-edge research, emerging threats, and hands-on demonstrations across diverse cybersecurity domains.
- Hands-On Villages: The conference features themed “Villages” where participants can delve deeply into topics like hardware hacking, industrial control systems, artificial intelligence, and more, often experimenting directly with equipment.
- Contests & Challenges: From Capture-the-Flag (CTF) competitions to hardware challenges, DEF CON SG offers opportunities to test and expand your skills in a friendly yet competitive environment.
- Community & Culture: A core part of DEF CON is fostering a global hacker community. Expect DJs, social gatherings, and informal meet-ups that blend technical learning with community building.
- Training Courses: Two-day training programs preceding the conference allow attendees to level up on specific topics in a focused environment.
Spirit of Discovery:
DEF CON’s ethos is about curiosity and exploration-tearing apart everyday technology to see what’s possible, sharing knowledge, and preparing for the future. The inaugural SG edition invites technologists, students, and security enthusiasts alike to learn, experiment, and connect with peers from around the world.
Venue
Marina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
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Our picks for DEF CON Singapore attendees
A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.
Hotel 81 Bugis
31 Middle Road, Singapore 188995
This two-star hotel offers 223 rooms with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi and is conveniently located near Bugis Junction and Gardens by the...
Hotel Clover 33 Jalan Sultan
33 Jalan Sultan #01-01, Singapore 198965
This four-star hotel offers a fitness room, restaurant and 24-hour services. Best suited for travellers who appreciate a blend of heritage charm...
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square, Singapore 039797
This luxury hotel features 527 rooms, multiple restaurants and bars, a full-service spa and a spacious outdoor pool facing Marina Bay. Best...
Marina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
The four-star Marina Bay Sands has a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the city, celebrity chef restaurants, a casino, shopping mall and spa....
Pan Pacific Singapore
7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, Singapore 039595
This luxury hotel has 790 rooms and an impressive atrium lounge, with dining venues ranging from Cantonese to international. Best suited for...
PARKROYAL Collection Marina Bay
6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, Singapore 039594
Formerly the Marina Mandarin, this five-star hotel features one of Southeast Asia’s largest open atriums with natural light, skybridges and 575 rooms...
Pillow Talk Hostel
5 Hamilton Road, Singapore 209177
This two-star capsule hostel offers free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and assistance with tours and tickets. Best suited for students and backpackers seeking...
The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore
7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039799
This five-star hotel offers rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, a club lounge providing five daily culinary presentations, award-winning restaurants and a spa offering...
7 Wonders Boutique Capsule Hotel
257 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208930
This two-star capsule hostel provides Wi-Fi, a shared lounge and an optional simple breakfast. Best suited for budget travellers and backpackers seeking...
Swissôtel The Stamford
2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882
This five-star hotel offers over a thousand rooms and suites, twelve dining outlets and access to the Raffles City Convention Centre. Best...
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178
The four-star Marina Bay Sands has a rooftop infinity pool overlooking the city, celebrity chef restaurants, a casino, shopping mall and spa....
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