BruCON 0x12 is officially launched: Ticket Sales, Training Program and our new After Dark event!

The countdown to BruCON 0x12, the 18th edition of our hacker conference, has officially begun. This year promises again to be packed! As per our tradition, ticket sale will open on June 1st at 5 PM CEST (Brussels time / UTC+2). With sales going faster each year, make sure to be prepared to catch yours on time 👉 Ticket shop

Alongside the ticket launch, we are also unveiling our training program consisting of 10 courses with, as always, enough options for red, blue, or purple teams. Lastly, we want to introduce our brand-new event called BruCON After Dark, extending the conference experience into an engaging evening filled with different activities.

Training program

For this year's edition, we are offering 10 different courses covering a wide range of topics, ranging from hardware hacking to exploit development and anything in between! And off course several AI focussed courses to pick from. Click on the images to find out more 👇

Corelan Heap	Hardware Hacking	Hacking Enterprises - 2026 Red Edition
Practical Linux Attack Paths and DFIR/Hunting for Red and Blue Team v2.0	Reverse engineering and looking for code reuse in malware with Ghidra	Vibe Off, Spec On — Building Real Offensive Tools with Claude Code
Building, Securing and Hacking Intelligent Agentic Systems v.2026	Cloud Red Team Tactics for Attacking and Defending Azure	Operational Purple Teaming For Defenders
	Applied SDR hacking: Red Team SIGINT for mission-critical, automotive, aviation, and marine targets

Each course is designed to provide hands-on experience and practical knowledge. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced. Check out the full overview on our training page. We also added a new additional location for our training program. With Hotel Vé, we add two additional training rooms to ensure a comfortable learning environment for everyone.

Introducing BruCON After Dark: A New Evening Experience

BruCON After Dark is a fresh addition to the conference schedule, designed to extend the Thursday program into a full evening of activities. Instead of the usual late-night party, the conference day will flow directly into Afterdark, offering something for everyone.

Expect a mix of activities to suit every mood. There will be a party, of course, but also a movie screening, extended retro gaming sessions, open villages, a hacker space, and much more. Whether you want to relax, connect with others, or dive into hands-on activities, After Dark has you covered.

During registration, you will be asked if you plan to join After Dark. If you are unsure, you can leave it open and confirm closer to the event. The BruCON crew welcomes suggestions for activities to include in After Dark. Feel free to share your ideas by contacting crew@brucon.org.

So, what to Expect at BruCON 0x12 ?

Same as before, but as always a little bit better 😃. Our proven formula remains solid :

• Single track conference with access to greats keynotes, talks and workshops

• A diverse training program with expert instructors and time to socialize with other students.

• A vibrant social and community experience during the conference but especially at Afterdark

• And off course.. HackingForBeer ! 🍺

  
  

Prepare to learn new skills, meet peers, and enjoy a unique atmosphere that blends education, socializing and entertainment.