Who We Are

Charlotte’s independent DEFCON chapter

Hackers, tinkerers, and professionals who thrive on curiosity and creative problem-solving

Passionate about learning, exploring, and advancing cybersecurity together

A group of diverse people gathered around laptops in a dimly lit room, engaged in a cybersecurity workshop.
A group of diverse people gathered around laptops in a dimly lit room, engaged in a cybersecurity workshop.
Sunset panorama of Charlotte city scape
Sunset panorama of Charlotte city scape

DEFCON What?

DEFCON Groups are local chapters inspired by the annual DEFCON hacker conference in Las Vegas

There are over 270 DCGs worldwide, often identified by their local area code.

These groups bring like-minded people together to discuss technology, security topics, and alternate applications of modern tech

Meetings are open to anyone willing to make new friends, learn new things, and get involved with the hacker culture

What We're About

Open discussion of security, technology, and alternate applications of modern tech - i.e. 'hacking'

Monthly meetups, presentations, and hands-on learning

CTFs, workshops, and community collaboration

Mentorship and skill sharing—no matter where you are in your journey

Our Space

We meet monthly at
The Union at Station West
on the 3rd Monday @ 7pm

Address

919 Berryhill Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28208

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