BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//pretalx//schedule.hope.net// BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:EST BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20001029T030000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=10;UNTIL=20061029T070000Z TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20071104T030000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20000402T030000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=4;UNTIL=20060402T080000Z TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20070311T030000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-THL8YS@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T100000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T103000 DESCRIPTION:A space for anarchists\, abolitionists\, anti-authoritarians\, other like-minded folks\, and friendly faces to meet and socialize - where hacking and technology are tools for total liberation. There will be free ly available swag like zines and stickers\, and possibly more. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Anarchist Village (Day 1) - kworker URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/THL8YS/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-DLDGA3@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T103000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T110000 DESCRIPTION:Badge\, badge\, badge! Bring your badges old and new to the HOP E_16 Badge Village. This mystical space will serve as a gathering spot for folks to work on their HOPE XV badge - or badges from any hacker con. Fee l free to showcase the badge hacking you have implemented on your once bas ic builds and share your expertise with the group. From Human to Eldritch Master\, come one\, come all! Dust off ye ole badge that’s been waiting patiently to have all systems go since it can’t remember when. \n \nIf you are the lucky owner of last year’s HOPE badge and haven’t yet beg un the hacking process\, the Badge Team has some recommendations to speed your ascension! If you want to develop in the way that the HOPE badge prod ucers do\, please install ESP-IDF for the ESP32-C3 and read “Get Started ESP-IDF” beforehand. And don’t forget to bring your computer and a US B-C cable that is capable of data transfer! \n \nSadly\, while there wil l not be a new production of the improved HOPE badge in time for the con t o be shared with HOPE_16 attendees\, it is anticipated some folks will be returning with their hackable HOPE XV badges. Much development work has oc curred since last summer\, and the Badge Team is looking for fresh minds t o continue the effort. So bring it and get to hacking - because\, as they say\, it takes a village! DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Badge Village (Day 1) - Unnamed user URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/DLDGA3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-PMERDZ@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T104500 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T110000 DESCRIPTION:It all starts Friday morning. Join us as we make sure everythin g works before another HOPE is unleashed on everyone. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:HOPE_16 Opening Ceremonies - URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/PMERDZ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-FRC7JV@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T110000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T170000 DESCRIPTION:Locks are puzzles you can solve without the key! Explore the fu n world of locksport with Lockpick Extreme. Learn to lockpick from friendl y instructors or practice what you already know with their assortment of l ocks and picks. When you’re done\, you can shop at their pop-up shop and take your new hobby home with you. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Lockpick Village SUMMARY:Lockpick Village With Lockpick Extreme (Day 1) - Bob Hermes\, Chris tine Bachman\, Daniel Finegold URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/FRC7JV/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-LEWF9C@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T110000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T115000 DESCRIPTION:To anyone interested in off-grid communication at a low cost\, Meshtastic allows even beginners to communicate with (or control) devices from miles away. Thanks to applications in emergency communication\, senso r monitoring\, and censor-proof encrypted chat\, Meshtastic is exploding i n popularity even as the cost for making nodes is going down. This talk wi ll cover the basics of Meshtastic\, setting up and customizing nodes\, plu s outlining the tips and tricks to building affordable custom Meshtastic n odes\, learned from building custom Nibble Meshtastic nodes for the confer ence. Attacks against Meshtastic and issues observed in the wild will also be covered. Expect to learn about LoRa\, Meshtastic node and antenna opti ons\, how to deploy nodes for specific applications\, attacks against Mesh tastic\, and how to join larger mesh networks in your local area! DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Spooky Action at a Discount: DIY Meshtastic Nodes - Kody Kinzie URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/LEWF9C/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-XTK73T@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T110000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T115000 DESCRIPTION:Dark web forums are a major resource for the hacking community and play a large role in the spread of information\, data leaks\, tools\, services\, and related transactions. While it is common for users to keep similar usernames and identifiers across different forums to maintain thei r credibility\, these users often need to create or change accounts. The p rototype presented here looks to tie anonymized accounts to the same user\ , as they will likely have similar language usage\, post content\, tools\, tactics\, and procedures (TTPs). The presenters developed a modular web s craper that can extract data from forums and store said data for analysis. They explore opportunities to leverage machine learning techniques to aut omate and enhance the process of cyber threat intelligence (CTI) analysis in the future. This includes using natural language processing (NLP) to di gitally fingerprint users based on speech patterns\, trend detection betwe en users and forums\, and even a chatbot to assist the tool’s users in f inding specific information. The project provides analysts with a wholisti c view of how users interact on these forums\, making it more functional a nd versatile. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:Dark Web Digger: Modular Scraping for Dark Web Intel - Samantha Sto rtz\, Dominick Foti URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/XTK73T/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-FCSBY9@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T110000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T120000 DESCRIPTION:Want to create a beautiful\, Wi-Fi controllable LED cat lamp? I n this workshop\, you’ll put together a “Purrsheen” cat shaped Wi-Fi lamp that allows you to control your adorable cat baby via Home Assistant with WLED. This workshop teaches about rapid prototyping and open-source\ , Internet-controlled LED art. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Script Kitty Village SUMMARY:Make Your Very Own IoT Cat Lamp With WLED! - Kody Kinzie URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/FCSBY9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-9LFPJV@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T110000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T113000 DESCRIPTION:The Blockathon is a digital censorship/shutdown environment\, p resented as a gamified CTF experience. It is a technical obstacle course a nd an awareness raising exhibit\, exploring the realities faced by users a round the world facing Internet shutdowns. Participants are challenged to break out from the virtualized network environments over a series of level s of increasing complexity. \nThis Village is led by: \nDmitri Vitaliev (Bio: https://equalit.ie/about-us/#team-member-37619) \nand \nJeremy Ye n (Bio: https://equalit.ie/about-us/#team-member-37662) DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Blockathon Digital Escape Room (Day 1) - Unnamed user URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/9LFPJV/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-9PWVMF@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T113000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T120000 DESCRIPTION:The Fediverse Village is the place for social web hackers to ge t together at HOPE. Stop by to meet Fediverse developers\, learn about pro tocols and platforms\, and participate in conversations about the future o f open social networking systems. On Saturday at 2 pm\, there will be a wo rkshop on Fediverse governance\, including how to set up network cooperati ves to run social networks. On Sunday at 2 pm\, there will be a Fediverse mini-hackathon for developing new and extending old protocols and platform s. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Fediverse Village (Day 1) - Unnamed user URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/9PWVMF/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-YDTPAD@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T120000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T125000 DESCRIPTION:We want to control the technology we use\, and we want to trust it. At the same time\, we expect it to be convenient. 3NWeb is a groundbr eaking framework that gives users full control over their digital interact ions across devices\, while preserving privacy and independence from centr alized systems. Grounded in core principles like the principle of least au thority (PoLA) and web-style federation\, 3NWeb reimagines how services sh ould operate in a user-first Internet. This presentation includes a demo o f PrivacySafe\, a client-side 3NWeb platform that is real\, downloadable\, and ready to use today. Its careful implementation raises meaningful ques tions from a range of perspectives: users\, organizational administrators\ , application developers\, and service providers. The session will address practical considerations and continue with in-depth conversations in the hallway track. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:PrivacySafe and 3NWeb: Engineering User-Centric Digital Sovereignty - Mikalai Birukou URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/YDTPAD/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-BGVJRX@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T120000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T125000 DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, the speaker will share how they stumbled into th is work by accident and what it’s like to operate as a scientific sleuth within academia. The bulk of the presentation will focus on real-world ca ses of research fraud and misconduct\, spanning fields from neurodegenerat ive diseases to chemistry\, physics\, and materials science. The talk will \, through these examples\, explore: the techniques and tools used to dete ct irregularities\; how issues are reported to journals and publishers\; t he distinction between honest mistakes and deliberate manipulation\; the c ollateral damage caused by misconduct\, including its impact on public tru st in science. The final section will examine the social and economic driv ers of research fraud - and outline the systemic changes needed\, globally \, to break this cycle and restore integrity in science. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:A Sleuth’s Stories on Detecting and Revealing Large-Scale Researc h Fraud - Mu Yang URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/BGVJRX/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-AD7S9A@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T120000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T123000 DESCRIPTION:The Hackerspace Village is organized by some of New York City ’s local hackerspaces. They are all nonprofit and 100 percent volunteer- run. \n \n_NYCResistor_ has been in operation since 2007 and has been a hacker clubhouse with open weekly hack and craft nights\, as well as holdi ng workshops and classes on many topics. Their space in Boerum Hill is hom e to many tools\, components\, doodads and art\, and has been a welcoming community for all. \n \n_Hack Manhattan_ is a place for people to come t ogether and socialize\, work on projects\, and share knowledge. They welco me anyone interested in art\, craft\, and technology. Whether you’re int erested in electronics or gardening\, textiles or 3D printing\, you’re i nvited to come\, work\, and be part of the community. \n \n_Fat Cat Fab Lab_ since 2013 has been a hub for artists\, students\, engineers\, hobbyi sts\, startups\, and meetups to gather and grow through 3D printing\, lase r cutting\, CNC routing\, sewing\, electronics\, photography\, and more. \n \n_The hackerspace formerly known as Woodbine_ is also participating. \n \nThis is the village to learn about upcoming workshops\, meetups\, a nd parties. Talk about hackerspace design patterns. Swap stories about pro jects and organization strategies in case you want to join a hackerspace o r start your own! DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Hackerspace Village (Day 1) - Bufo URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/AD7S9A/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-J7RPL7@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T120000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T150000 DESCRIPTION:It’s never been clearer that we need to hold our communicatio ns technology at arm’s length. The rise of authoritarianism\, the fall o f due process\, and the ubiquity of data sniffing mechanisms poses a threa t to anyone and everyone\, even if they have “nothing to hide.” In suc h an environment\, taking steps to secure your communications and digital activity is basic self-defense. But the conventional advice - “use a VPN ” - isn’t gonna cut it. Especially if you are building a community of any sort that needs to share information\, you require a more self-managed networking solution. That’s where Wireguard comes in. Wireguard\, a new er VPN technology\, allows the creation of point-to-point VPNs that are wh olly owned by the network participants. When used correctly\, Wireguard ne tworks make traffic between trusted hosts unobservable to prying eyes. Thi s workshop will explore three “recipes” for Wireguard networking to fi t various threat models. Wireguard basic concepts will be reviewed\, you ’ll learn how to configure it quickly for desktop and mobile devices\, a nd you’ll find out when to apply each Wireguard recipe. Each network typ e will be created by the participants! This workshop takes no shortcuts. W ireguard and a minimum of additional tools will be used to get networks se t up\, since each additional dependency adds to the risk profile. Attendee s will leave with an understanding of Wireguard networks\, and be prepared to create one for themselves and their communities. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop C / Tobin 223 SUMMARY:Wireguard Three Ways: Cooking Up Security in a Surveillance State - Michael Taggart URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/J7RPL7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-PHBPDK@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T120000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T140000 DESCRIPTION:This workshop immerses participants into using both familiar an d unfamiliar creative methodologies\, problem-solving techniques\, and the application of diverse tool sets. This comprehensive program spans from u nderstanding the fundamentals of creativity to the practical utilization o f creative tool kits for generating and focusing options in problem-solvin g scenarios. By the end of the day\, participants will be equipped with th e skills and knowledge necessary for creative problem-solving\, fostering an innovative mindset\, and providing practical tools for addressing chall enges in real-world scenarios. The workshop is designed to engage particip ants through structured problem-solving activities\, allowing them to appl y various techniques in hands-on labs. It will begin with an introduction to a range of problem-solving strategies\, including idea-generation and f ocusing tools\, among others. These techniques will help participants appr oach challenges systematically and creatively. The workshop will be divide d into groups by the facilitator\, with each group tackling different labs . As participants work through the labs\, they will practice and apply the tools and techniques introduced earlier. The facilitator will guide the g roups\, providing support and facilitating discussion to ensure participan ts are effectively using the problem-solving methods. This collaborative a nd interactive format encourages active learning and helps participants re fine their problem-solving skills in a real-world context. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop B / Tobin 221 SUMMARY:Creative Problem-Solving - Gregory Carpenter URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/PHBPDK/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-VE3AJJ@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T120000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T124500 DESCRIPTION:Join at least one of the 'Off The Hook' hosts - with a likely a ppearance from others - for a candid\, curious\, and conversation-packed " ask me anything" session. From hacking headlines to civil liberties\, tech trends to community tales\, they'll tackle your toughest questions and sh are behind-the-scenes stories from what may be the world's longest-running hacker radio show\, airing each week on WBAI-FM in New York City. It's a rare chance to connect\, converse\, and conspire (the good kind) with some of the scene's most seasoned storytellers. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:"Off The Hook" AMA - Alexander J. Urbelis URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/VE3AJJ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-7PZFUC@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T123000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T130000 DESCRIPTION:The mission of the Ham Radio Village is to deliver high-quality and innovative amateur radio related educational content\, hands-on exper iences\, and license testing sessions online and in-person. The more peopl e know about amateur radio\, the more safe\, secure\, functional\, and inn ovative our wireless products\, services\, and experiments will be. \n \ nLearn how you can join the team of dedicated volunteers responsible for g enerating all new research\, giving talks and demonstrations at events\, b uilding and testing experiments\, as well as offering support to the gener al ham radio community. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Ham Radio Village (Day 1) - Unnamed user URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/7PZFUC/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-L9Z7VV@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T130000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T135000 DESCRIPTION:What is even happening in the media now? There’s a resurgence of paper magazines\, and now they reach a long tail of subscribers due to the powers of the Internet. At the same time\, social media platforms are downgrading in complexity and Signal chats have somehow become the new so cial media conversation. Everything old is new again\, and it’s all comb ining and recombining with weird emergent politics and independent vibe co ders. This will be a discussion of the future of media\, especially as see n within alternative cultures and the weird Internet. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Media\, Vibe Coding\, and the Long Tail - Lydia Laurenson URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/L9Z7VV/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-JR8NZX@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T130000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T135000 DESCRIPTION:Today’s technologies greatly empower individuals and groups\, while simultaneously creating tremendous risks to freedom and privacy. Ho w can major forces like big tech\, artificial intelligence\, and political governance be guided towards pro-social outcomes? What can individuals do ? Is there hope for social media to heal divisions\, rather than amplify d iscord? These and other topics will be addressed during this lively and fa r-ranging presentation. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:The Present and Future of Online Discourse - Harper Reed URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/JR8NZX/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-FNBBE8@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T130000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T135000 DESCRIPTION:This is a follow-on from “Hack the Violin: A Hacker’s Appro ach to Learning\, Playing\, and Teaching the Violin” from Hope XV.\nThis will be a look at technology\, most notably AI and hacking the violin. Yo u will learn what’s out there and what the presenters were able to achie ve with their own AI project regarding practicing and engagement. You will also learn about AI with live performance and creation\, as well as AI an d string sampling - and see how sampling may be altering the stringscape. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Hack the Violin Part 2: The Advanced Stuff - This Time There’s AI - Andrew Morican\, Ebmbat URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/FNBBE8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-CMLPKQ@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T130000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T133000 DESCRIPTION:Toilets on the Air (TOTA) is an exciting new contest for licens ed radio amateurs during HOPE_16. Compete to make the most voice\, CW\, an d digital contacts with other attendees for points and awards like “Work ed All Toilets.” Use the TOTA web site hope-16.totawatch.de to announce which of the designated restrooms you’re outside of and log your contact s. Search the HOPE wiki for “TOTA” to get more info.\nActivity organiz ed by N2YCR\, an amateur radio club affiliated with the NYC Resistor hacke rspace in Brooklyn. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Toilets on the Air Contest (Day 1) - Unnamed user URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/CMLPKQ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-EUHYGY@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T130000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T150000 DESCRIPTION:This workshop offers hands-on instruction using a unique\, cat- shaped Wi-Fi hacking microcontroller\, the Wi-Fi Nugget. Designed to engag e participants in practical learning\, essential skills for defending agai nst four common\, yet powerful Wi-Fi attacks will be covered. Participants will explore topics like detecting Wi-Fi leaks\, the risks of QR codes le ading to hidden networks\, spotting phishing networks\, and defending agai nst advanced Wi-Fi karma attacks. The Wi-Fi Nugget is a powerful tool for understanding and fighting back against Wi-Fi hacking. This workshop is su itable for Wi-Fi hacking experts and those just getting started. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Script Kitty Village SUMMARY:Wi-Fi Hacking Self-Defense for Beginners - Kody Kinzie URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/EUHYGY/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-QQZ3WJ@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T140000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T145000 DESCRIPTION:You spend your time configuring HTTP headers and hardening your containers. Meanwhile your CFO just downloaded a Chrome extension to make the font in Gmail Comic Sans. What are Chrome extensions\, exactly? This talk will dive into details\, including format\, contents\, static analysi s with custom rules\, threat modeling (when does this even matter?)\, and some of the unique challenges of building a security scanner. A tool will be demoed that has just been released for this: CRXaminer (crxaminer.tech) . You will learn how you can immediately start using it. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:CRXaminer - Deep Dive Into Chrome Extensions (Plus Tool) - Mark El- Khoury URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/QQZ3WJ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-CWW9XA@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T140000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T145000 DESCRIPTION:One third of Americans say that social media has negatively imp acted their mental health. Almost two thirds say that social media has bee n bad for democracy. But the majority of us still use social media on a da ily basis. We clearly need better social media - enabling user choice or e ven platforms built and run by the users. The Fediverse is a coalition of social networking platforms that connect together\, letting users interact across platforms while maintaining their independence. Evan is one of the authors of the ActivityPub standard that drives the Fediverse. He will di scuss how the Fediverse went from a dream to a reality\, and how individua ls and communities can start exercising control over their own social plat forms. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Into the Fediverse - Evan Prodromou URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/CWW9XA/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-7FVRNQ@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T140000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T145000 DESCRIPTION:The whole world has been watching as the “Department of Gover nment Efficiency” (DOGE)\, the partnership between Elon Musk and the Tru mp administration\, has worked to fulfill its pledge to reduce waste\, fra ud\, and abuse in the federal government. Despite promises to the contrary \, there has been very little transparency about DOGE or its operations - until now.\nJoin Adam Klasfeld\, a former MSNBC legal contributor and foun der of All Rise News\, as he interviews Sahil Lavingia\, a former DOGE eng ineer. This discussion aims to reveal what DOGE is really doing behind the scenes and offer the public a unique chance to ask direct questions to so meone who was there. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:Getting Out of DOGE: A Discussion With a Former DOGE Engineer - Ada m Klasfeld\, Sahil Lavingia URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/7FVRNQ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-DXUGBW@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T143000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T153000 DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use reagent testing on various substances in order to use these substances more safely. This workshop will not include the t esting of any illicit drugs\, but will use household items like aspirin\, sugar\, and baking powder\, to teach how to test. Attendees will also rece ive take home information on how to test on their own\, and discounted pri cing on test kits. By completing this workshop\, you will have all the too ls and knowledge needed to test your substances at home and consume them m ore safely. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop B / Tobin 221 SUMMARY:Check Your Stuff: A Drug Checking Workshop - Jared Skolnick\, Adam Cook URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/DXUGBW/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-LYSZ3L@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T150000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T155000 DESCRIPTION:In the past year\, a number of investigations have revealed the outsized role of a few select companies in gathering\, storing\, and sell ing the location data of millions of devices - and by extension people - w orldwide. These companies largely use technologies which power the online advertising industry in order to collect and disseminate this data. To mak e matters worse\, this data has been both provided to private investigator s on the mere assurance that they plan to work with law enforcement\, and has been subject to data breaches which put the privacy of millions at ris k. This talk will elaborate on the technologies\, data flows\, and industr y players which comprise this complicated ecosystem. Most importantly\, it will cover some basic steps you can perform to protect yourself against t he wide array of location privacy harms your device subjects you to. The p resenters will show tools and techniques they’ve developed to allow user s to take back ownership of our devices\, rather than our devices owning u s. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:How a Handful of Location Data Brokers Actively Track Millions\, an d How to Stop Them - Lena Cohen\, Bill Budington URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/LYSZ3L/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-KKVWRU@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T150000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T155000 DESCRIPTION:“Itinerant Signal Institute” is a project that leverages op en source technology to examine and communicate about land use. As we move into an era of potentially increasing climate migration\, the project aim s to create a network of sensors that test environmental toxins. It examin es the effect of local emissions on global climate change\, using small de vices that test the air and soil. That information is then shared via a po rtal. Imagery for the project will include ritual costumes that mark the c hanging of seasons. The project began with visits to polluted locations in New York City\, including Governors Island (a former military base) and N ewtown Creek (one of the most toxic waterways)\, and working with the Urba n Soils Institute to collect information for the project. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Itinerant Signal Institute (Rite of Spring) - Amelia Marzec URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/KKVWRU/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-SLDHZA@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T150000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T155000 DESCRIPTION:Small businesses often face significant challenges in defending their organizations with limited budgets. This talk will provide valuable insights into budget-friendly approaches to long-standing cybersecurity i ssues\, helping small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) improve their sec urity posture without excessive costs. Attendees will learn how to navigat e the delicate balance between driving digital innovation and managing the risks of cyber threats and data breaches. Obstacles that prevent smaller companies from accessing affordable security resources will be explored al ong with practical solutions to overcome these hurdles.\nMany smaller orga nizations make the mistake of focusing solely on technology to solve their security problems\, neglecting crucial aspects like people and processes. This talk will emphasize the importance of a holistic approach to cyberse curity\, sharing strategies that larger companies have learned over decade s. By understanding and implementing these strategies\, SMBs can avoid com mon pitfalls and effectively raise their security standards. Attendees wil l leave with actionable tips on improving their cybersecurity practices wi thin a limited budget\, ultimately enhancing their overall defense capabil ities. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Small Budget\, Big Protection: Cyber Defense for SMBs - Robert Wagn er URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/SLDHZA/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-JGCTFY@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T153000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T163000 DESCRIPTION:This workshop will demonstrate the facial recognition visualize r\, which extracts live inferences from images of the face\, including est imated age\, gender\, emotional expression\, and more. The existing facial recognition visualizer software will be expanded with a prompt engineerin g component\, in which the participant can develop a prompt that makes fur ther assessments based on the appearance of an individual. During the work shops\, participants will be invited to try out this software to experimen t with different prompts. This workshop will reveal how readily AI and mac hine learning systems can be trained to make absolute determinations based on input data\, even when those determinations are based on biased\, inco mplete assumptions. Given that any video-based surveillance system can be expanded to make these kinds of inferences\, this workshop intends to give participants firsthand knowledge of how effortlessly biased determination s can be made based on facial surveillance data - and how risky these dete rminations actually are. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop A / Tobin 219 SUMMARY:Engineering Bias in Facial Recognition: Workshop and Safe Experimen tal Space - Evan Light\, Craig Fahner URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/JGCTFY/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-WDFLND@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T153000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T183000 DESCRIPTION:LiCoRICE (Linux Comodular Realtime Interactive Computation Engi ne) is an open-source\, model-based design software tool for running (soft ) realtime applications. It was developed for systems neuroscience researc h to collect\, process\, and output neuroelectrophysiology data with empir ically guaranteed millisecond timings. Given its general purpose nature\, LiCoRICE can also be used to process audio in realtime\, control lighting elements\, or for robotics applications. In this workshop\, participants w ill learn about realtime basics\; how to install LiCoRICE\; and will run a realtime application that records\, modifies\, and outputs an audio strea m in realtime. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop C / Tobin 223 SUMMARY:Realtime Audio Processing With a Laptop Using LiCoRICE - Sabar Dasg upta URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/WDFLND/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-EEQWCR@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T160000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T190000 DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a hands-on exercise in building a good securit y program. The presenters have built security programs from scratch at mul tiple companies and have found that\, while the companies can vary\, the f undamentals remain roughly the same. The goal here is to bridge the gap be tween common infosec vendor jargon and practical security engineering work . There’s no shortage of acronyms being invented every week in the realm of security engineering. Instead of wading through these buzzwords that m ight not even be around by the end of the year\, this workshop will dig in to the principles that make for a good security program. These principles will then be applied with practical hands-on exercises where you’ll use free and open source security tools to build continuous security automatio n and alerting similar to ones that have been built when starting new secu rity programs. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop B / Tobin 221 SUMMARY:Practical and Continuous Security Engineering (Starting a Security Program for Free) - Mark El-Khoury\, Omar URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/EEQWCR/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-CWYMML@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T160000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T165000 DESCRIPTION:Protest has become more important and more dangerous in the U.S . It’s harder to know where the line is between safe\, lawful protest an d actions that can get you sanctioned\, arrested\, or deported. Alex will discuss how to assess the risks you face in online and in-person protests\ , ranging from pickets to dropping docs. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:Activism\, Hactivism\, and the Law - Alex Muentz URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/CWYMML/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-KTY9ZG@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T160000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T180000 DESCRIPTION:Beginners can now create off-grid\, encrypted mesh networks for cheap\, with applications in emergency communication\, sensor monitoring\ , and more. These mesh networks have been popping up in cities all over th e world\, and this class will go over everything a beginner needs to run o r build their own nodes. If you’ve ever wanted to legally create off-gri d\, encrypted mesh networks that can span over a hundred miles\, you can g et started with building Meshtastic nodes! This workshop will serve as a b eginner user’s guide to Meshtastic\, covering everything from hardware b uilding to software configuration and modules. You will create custom Mesh tastic nodes\, set them up to transmit\, and explore the built-in modules and how they work. Attendees will learn to solder their own Nibble Meshtas tic nodes\, select antenna options\, configure software\, and deploy their own weather-sensor nodes. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Script Kitty Village SUMMARY:Build Your Own Meshtastic Node: Off-Grid\, Encrypted LoRa Meshnets for Everyone! - Kody Kinzie URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/KTY9ZG/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-CVANJP@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T160000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T165000 DESCRIPTION:Human augmentation is the idea of using technology to hack\, al ter\, and enhance human perception and performance. Imagine being able to enhance your ability to navigate by sensing the flow of magnetic fields li ke a pigeon. Many industries are starting to explore human augmentation\, such as space (enhancing astronauts)\, medical (rehabilitation)\, entertai nment (greater immersion)\, military (greater performance)\, among others. In the first presentation\, Dr. Vimal will begin by providing an overview of psychology and neuroscience research on the topics of human augmentati on. Then he will share his own NASA-funded research on using sensory augme ntation as a countermeasure for spatial disorientation. What dangers could arise from building a bridge between human and sensory augmentation devic es that have the capability of altering human perception? This question wi ll connect to the second presentation of the panel\, where Dr. Palmer and Dr. Potter will explore how human augmentation connects to security throug h biocybersecurity followed by Q&A. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Human Augmentation: Hacking Human Perception and Performance With T echnology: Benefits and Dangers - Lucas Potter\, Xavier Palmer\, Vivekanan d Pandey Vimal URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/CVANJP/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-AYPGXG@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T160000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T165000 DESCRIPTION:PrivacyTests.org is an open source privacy audit of popular web browsers. The project subjects web browsers to automated leak tests and r egularly publishes the browsers’ test results head-to-head on a website and on social media. The goal of PrivacyTests is to encourage all web brow sers to mend their ways and comprehensively protect everyone’s privacy. By thoroughly exposing the leaks in web browsers\, the website helps users choose a more private browser\, and thereby puts pressure on browser make rs to fix their privacy leaks. In his talk\, Arthur will give some details about the project’s approach to testing and presenting test results\, a nd show how browser privacy has evolved over the past four years. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:PrivacyTests.org: Web Browser Leak Testing - Arthur Edelstein URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/AYPGXG/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-9ZJQKK@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T170000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T175000 DESCRIPTION:Why limit yourself to Ethernet and Wi-Fi when every wire in you r house can carry packets? This talk explores alternative physical network ing technologies that exist but are often overlooked. From powerline netwo rking (HomePlug AV/AV2) to MoCA over coaxial cables\, the talk will dive i nto how these systems work\, their encryption and security models\, known exploits\, and the inherent risks of non-switched cable mediums. Real-worl d applications\, including whole-home audio and video distribution\, netwo rk segmentation strategies\, and the unexpected advantages of leveraging e xisting infrastructure will also be explored. You’ll see how HDMI matric es\, IP-based video distribution\, and networked audio solutions like Sono sNet can integrate seamlessly over alternative backbones. Segmentation tec hniques to isolate security cameras will also be covered. Expect deep tech nical insights\, practical lessons from years of experimentation\, and a f resh perspective on what’s possible when you stop thinking of cables as just power or TV lines - and start treating them as network highways. Whet her you’re looking to expand connectivity in a complex environment or ju st want to push the limits of home networking\, this talk will leave you w ith new tools\, techniques\, and ideas to explore. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Packets Over Any Wire: Alternative Networking Mediums for Hackers - Haxedalot URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/9ZJQKK/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-UM3GJZ@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T170000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T175000 DESCRIPTION:Tech platforms can’t be trusted. Oligarchs and billionaires w ant you to keep giving your data to their Big Tech companies for free so t hey can sell it and manipulate you into believing nonsense. In this talk\, the Lockdown Systems collective will introduce Cyd\, their open source de sktop app that makes it easy for people to reclaim control over their data from Big Tech. Giving users actual control over their data is challenging when dealing with hostile\, enshittified tech platforms like X and Facebo ok. Cyd bypasses all of that though by putting the user in the driver’s seat: it runs on the user’s own computer\, from their own IP address\, a nd it works by automating a web browser on their behalf - and sometimes re lying on APIs\, when they’re available\, free\, and don’t suck. It doe sn’t share any access to your accounts or your data with the Lockdown Sy stems collective. Attendees will learn how Cyd works under the hood\, how you can use it\, and how you can contribute to building tools that challen ge the dominance of Big Tech. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:Claw Back Your Data From Big Tech With Cyd - redshiftzero\, Micah L ee\, Yael Grauer URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/UM3GJZ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-9RMSR8@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T170000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T175000 DESCRIPTION:This presentation is about red\, blue and purple teams\, along with the rest of the rainbow. Dig in for a fun and interactive presentatio n where the panel threat models and then attacks people\, process\, and te chnology. Bring your creative thinking and defensive skills and try to sto p the... hackers. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:A Red Team Exercise 2025\, 15 Years Later - Tom Brennan\, Logan Kle in\, Anthony Martini URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/9RMSR8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-JKADMG@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T180000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T220000 DESCRIPTION:Even if you have never programmed before\, you can quickly and easily learn how to make custom hacking tools in Python. The presenters bu ild tools that perform port scanning\, brute-force attacks\, crack passwor d hashes\, and attack various encryption methods including one-time pads. Python is very popular for good reason: it’s the easiest language to use for general purposes. This workshop is structured as a CTF (Capture The F lag)\, so each participant can proceed at their own pace. The techniques w ill be briefly demonstrated\, and tips and help will be provided as needed to make sure everyone is able to solve at least some of the challenges. A ll materials are freely available and will remain so after the workshop. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop A / Tobin 219 SUMMARY:Violent Python - Sam Bowne\, Elizabeth Biddlecome URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/JKADMG/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-3PFYXP@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T180000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T185000 DESCRIPTION:A deep dive into the QWK packet - a revolutionary addition to t he Bulletin Board Experience of the 1980s - and the ramifications of what it represents in a very changed world. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:QWK Packets and the Muffled Spark - Jason Scott URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/3PFYXP/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-EVGKPE@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T180000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T185000 DESCRIPTION:Imagine a mind without mental images\, where “picture this” has no meaning. Aphantasia - the inability to form mental images - is a l ittle-known\, rare condition that affects around one to four percent of th e population. In this presentation\, Earl will talk about aphantasia and h ow it has impacted his professional life as a pathologist and a teacher wi th more than 35 years of experience. He will explore its impact - both goo d and bad - on everyday experiences such as chess\, piano\, drawing\, read ing\, memory\, and learning\, finally speculating on how aphantasia may af fect creativity and the hacker mindset. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Aphantasia: A Personal Reflection - Dr. Earl Brown URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/EVGKPE/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-XATPVJ@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T190000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T195000 DESCRIPTION:In emergencies or off-grid scenarios\, Meshtastic shines\, but it can crumple when adversaries go off-script. Meshtastic is an open-sourc e platform that allows for long-range\, off-grid communication through LoR a-based mesh networks. While offering powerful tools for decentralized com munication\, particularly in remote areas or during emergencies\, Meshtast ic also introduces a set of security risks that could be exploited by adve rsaries. This talk explores the potential vulnerabilities within Meshtasti c networks\, focusing on attack vectors such as physical attacks\, privacy leaks\, key management\, and jamming. Additionally\, the effectiveness of the platform’s encryption and authentication mechanisms will be analyze d\, offering insights into how these systems can be compromised and how us ers can fend off attackers.\nThis session will include a technical breakdo wn of known vulnerabilities and present both simulated and real-world exam ples of attacks on Meshtastic networks. Attendees will gain a deeper under standing of how to defend against these threats\, hardening their mesh net works against malicious actors. Whether you’re a hobbyist experimenting with off-grid communications or a security professional assessing decentra lized systems\, this presentation will equip you with the tools and knowle dge to secure your Meshtastic devices. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Meshtastic Attacktastic - Dave “Heal” Schwartzberg URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/XATPVJ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-PNVZTY@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T190000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T195000 DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of movie magic with Davis DeWitt\, a filmma ker\, inventor\, and former Mythbuster and learn how combining hardware ha cking with art creates objects that do more than function: they evoke emot ion and tell stories. From blowing up cars to building robots with persona lity\, this talk will explore why it’s important to tackle projects that blur the lines between disciplines. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:Hardware Hacking Meets Art: How Movie Special Effects Are Made - Da vis DeWitt URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/PNVZTY/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-ERG8RD@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T190000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T200000 DESCRIPTION:The Lockdown Systems Collective will be holding a hands-on work shop about Cyd\, the open source app that helps you claw back your data fr om big tech companies. This workshop will walk you through the following: installing Cyd\, saving your data from X and/or Facebook\, deleting what y ou want from those platforms\, and migrating your data to Bluesky/Mastodon . If there’s interest\, this workshop will also cover getting started wi th Cyd development environment\, discussion about how Cyd’s black magic works\, and discussion about the worker-owned Lockdown Systems Collective. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop C / Tobin 223 SUMMARY:Claw Back Your Data From Big Tech (Today) With Cyd - Micah Lee\, re dshiftzero\, Yael Grauer URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/ERG8RD/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-G8HTXZ@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T190000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T195000 DESCRIPTION:This talk explores the intersection of desire and sustainabilit y\, examining how even our most intimate moments leave an environmental fo otprint. The concept of sexecology\, coined by Annie Sprinkle and Beth Ste phens\, bridges environmentalism and sexuality in creative ways. From sola r-powered vibrators to eco-friendly sex toys\, the session delves into the often overlooked world of green sex tech and eco-erotic practices.\nKey q uestions explored will include:\n- What are the true environmental costs o f online pornography?\n- How sustainable is our streaming culture and AI t echnologies?\n- Can DIY pleasure practices be a form of political activism ?\n- What role does ethical pornography play in envisioning a better futur e?\nThe discussion will also cover energy consumption\, server loads\, and the hidden costs behind virtual acts of desire. The focus is not to shame desire\, but to empower it with awareness\, curiosity\, and hacker ethics . The speaker\, a feminist activist and artist\, aims to foster a dialogue about how digital intimacy can become more visible\, accountable\, and ha ckable. This talk invites the hacker community and beyond to collaborate i n rethinking the infrastructures behind online pleasure and to explore way s of making the environmental impact of these systems more transparent. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Eco-Hacking Desire: The Intersection of Pornography\, Sex\, and Env ironmental Impact - Jasmin Hagendorfer URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/G8HTXZ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-WYUJUX@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T200000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T205000 DESCRIPTION:The most important computational art is happening far from muse ums\, immersive art “experiences\,” and the smoldering ruins of NFT pl atforms. Esolangs\, like demos and code golf\, are hacker folk art\, born entirely outside the art world\, yet beginning to get wider attention as m ore digital artists and poets contribute to the form. This should not be a surprise with the critical work it has done to explore our relationship w ith technology\, the politics of computing\, the aesthetics of code\, amon g many other subjects. This talk will present esolangs\, not as a loose co llection of language associated by algorithmic complexity\, but a social h istory of how each language influenced the next\, drawing from ten years o f interviews for the blog esoteric.codes. It will look at esolangs as more than technical wizardry and consider aesthetics for this form that often pretends to eschew aesthetics entirely. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Esolangs as a Hacker Folk Art - Daniel Temkin URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/WYUJUX/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-DXUH8D@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T200000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T205000 DESCRIPTION:Signal is one of the most critical tools we have for secure com munication amongst activists\, journalists\, and human rights defenders. A s of 2024\, Signal has over 70 million active users and over 220 million d ownloads\, with no signs of slowing down. With the global rise of the far- right and corresponding attacks on human rights\, the ability to securely organize via Signal against these forces is more important than ever.\nTo that end\, Throneless Tech has embarked on an in-depth research project th at resulted in the creation of Bitpart: a Rust-based software platform tha t allows for the creation of dynamic organizing tools on top of Signal. De pending on the end-users’ tech capacity\, Bitpart can be run on organize rs’ own self-hosted servers or through Throneless-hosted servers. The pr oject builds on experience gained from past Signal chatbot projects\, and new research conducted with targeted groups such as current organizers\, a ctivists\, and journalists around the world.\nIn this session Josh King\, developer of Bitpart\, will demonstrate how the platform is being used to create bots that activists can use as secure\, anonymous tiplines\, digita l helpdesks\, broadcast lists\, a tool to distribute eSIMs\, and a tool to share VPN download codes. Participants will come away with an understandi ng of how Signal can be utilized in novel ways\, how to think through the threat model and risk assessment for creating secure tools for activists\, and how Bitpart can be expanded upon and applied to their own communities . DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Bitpart: 5-In-1 Platform for Activism Over Signal - Josh King URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/DXUH8D/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-UABAYN@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T200000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T205000 DESCRIPTION:High technology has taken on a new meaning. As AI technologies grow increasingly creepy and quantum computing catches major headlines\, t he U.S. government is scrambling to cover its posterior. Recognizing that these technologies pose a significant security risk\, the U.S. Bureau of I ndustry and Security has imposed export controls on AI and quantum computi ng technologies in an attempt to limit their spread. This talk will discus s the history of export restrictions\, touching on cryptography and the Pl aystation 2\, before moving on to explain the new restrictions and their i mplications for those working in impacted fields. The idea of a “deemed export\,” which limits who is even allowed to learn about certain techno logies\, will be addressed. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:The Quantum Curtain - Ed Ryan URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/UABAYN/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-LVV7UT@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T200000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T220000 DESCRIPTION:Among the most important yet difficult aspects of preserving hi story is to acquire the stories and memories of people who played a part i n it. Whether for an edited piece\, produced professionally\, or just to g et the record straight before recollection and individuals are gone\, inte rviews are the critical building block. This workshop gives a context and foundation for being able to conduct interviews that will hold interest an d inform later generations. Process\, preparation\, and follow through wil l be covered\, as well as a number of examples from the audience. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop B / Tobin 221 SUMMARY:Interviewing for the Sake of History and Memory - Jason Scott URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/LVV7UT/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-SQTQQM@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T210000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T215000 DESCRIPTION:In today’s political climate in the U.S.\, the Internet as we know it is in danger of becoming heavily monitored\, privatized\, and cen sored. Information may only be what the corporations and government want y ou to see\, and it may become difficult for marginalized and poor communit ies to have access to free information and education that the Internet pro vides. But by building an off-grid\, mesh networked system known as the Pi rate Box\, it’ll become a pivotal way of being the data runner your comm unity needs. The Pirate Box is a form of Sneakernet\, and this talk will g ive you a brief overview of both\, as well as strategic tools and ways to make a Pirate Box of your own\, along with projects in the spirit of the P irate Box. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Off-Grid Data Running in Oppressive Regimes: The Pirate Box Project (and Sneakernet!) - LambdaCalculus URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/SQTQQM/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-CBJTKG@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T210000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T215000 DESCRIPTION:What motivates us to do what we do? How do we find meaning in d oing it? What makes us choose what we choose? Can we do better? What is im portant? Can we thrive and feel excellent\, regardless of particular outco mes? These questions may now be more pressing than ever in our most intere sting of times.\nThroughout our lives we tend to go with the flow of what is happening\, making choices by default. Where do those choices come from ? In the face of the rapidly changing and challenging times that we live i n\, personal and political\, social and economic\, can we find motivation to do what we do? Can we actually improve anything? Can we find and mainta in enthusiasm to move forward into the unknown and feel good about our cho ices\, regardless of outcome? Mitch will draw from lessons learned (and re -learned)\, doing his best to face the challenges while often haphazardly wandering through his 68 years on the planet. This talk will attempt to ad dress these existential\, important questions that we all face (whether co nsciously or not). DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:Tips on Living Life in Interesting Times - Mitch Altman URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/CBJTKG/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-XCDFD3@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T210000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T215000 DESCRIPTION:The surveillance apparatus in the West is going critical\, and civil society is not prepared for the fallout. Political leadership is exp licitly targeting NGOs and social movements using surveillance capabilitie s that have been perfected over the past decade. This talk will evaluate t he merits and limitations of different counter-surveillance approaches fro m the vantage point of grassroots organizers\, and go beyond the stock adv ice of “use Signal and a VPN” to offer proposals for defeating state s urveillance through technical infrastructure development and political DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Data Autonomy: Counter-Surveillance Strategies for Civil Society - Marlon Kautz URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/XCDFD3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-77BA7W@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T220000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T224500 DESCRIPTION:Eternal Soup is an experimental band born in Jersey City\, New Jersey. With an intent on exploring a wide array of musical concepts in di fferent mediums\, the trio has developed an adaptive nature for communicat ing with their growing audience. Jackson Hillmer’s simmering groove of p ops and cracks supports Nicole Davis’ amorphous vocals\, fresh trumpet p laying\, and electronics to shape a fragrant atmosphere. Guitarist and son ic scientist Gabe Marquez slips\, slides\, and chops up melodies you only just heard\, but feel you should’ve written. From avant-garde arts cafes and overflowing local bars to family friendly barn shows\, Eternal Soup e xplores and elevates the fundamental concept that each flavor in a recipe must be enhanced with the next ingredient thrown in the pot.\ninstagram: @ eternal_soups\nlinktree: linktr.ee/eternalsoup DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Eternal Soup - URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/77BA7W/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-ATVAWM@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250815T230000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250815T234500 DESCRIPTION:They’re trashing our rights!! All Hardware A/V band VIDEOPUNK S have stripped the original score from the classic 1995 movie (while leav ing the dialog and sound effects)\, cut the film down to an hour (all kill er\, no filler!)\, and have written a brand new score on the Roland MC-707 to be performed LIVE for the original film’s 30th anniversary.\nGrooveb oxes\, VCRs\, and a whole lot of cables - come see your favorite movie of all time in a brand new way right before your eyes! Hack the Planet!!\nSin ce 2010\, VIDEOPUNKS have focused on analog video hardware\, performing al ongside artists such as Merzbow\, Machine Girl\, NMESH\, and literally hun dreds of others. With VXPX\, they’ve released over 60 DIY VHS releases o f audiovisual madness from over 100 video artists\, including a VHS versio n of H4X0R5. In 2024\, they toured the live score project in over a dozen cities\, including Tokyo!\nbandcamp: videopunks.bandcamp.com\ninstagram:@v xpx.info DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:H4X0R5 - Live Hardware Remix & Rescore by VIDEOPUNKS - URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/ATVAWM/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-8WCFPL@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T003000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T011500 DESCRIPTION:LEX the Lexicon Artist is a rapper-songwriter who blends hip-ho p\, pop\, punk\, and a distinctly nerdy eccentricity. Whether in recorded music or live shows\, LEX’s humor\, candidness\, authenticity\, and over -the-top stage presence have captured the hearts of fans around the world. \nLEX has performed in 34 U.S. states and in Canada. They have been an off icial musical guest at various anime and gaming conventions\, including Mu sic and Gaming Festival (MAGFest) in National Harbor\, MD\; FanimeCon in S an Jose\, CA\; SXSW Music Festival in Austin\, TX\; Anime Expo in Los Ange les\, CA\; CyphaCon in Lake Charles\, LA\; and ColossalCon East in Poconos \, PA. LEX has also performed at major colleges and universities\, includi ng UC Davis\, San Francisco State University\, and Stanford University.\nL EX has released two full length albums - Alter Ego (2020) and Raging Ego ( 2018) - as well as a variety of singles and EPs. Their work has been featu red on the actual play RPG podcast Campaign: Skyjacks (One Shot Podcast Ne twork) and the Firefox documentary series Firefox Presents. In 2025\, LEX received full funding of the Kickstarter campaign for their third full-len gth album\, Toxpsychology.\nwebsite: thelexiconartist.com/ DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:LEX the Lexicon Artist - URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/8WCFPL/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-HAFZQX@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T100000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T105000 DESCRIPTION:The threatened U.S. ban on TikTok represents a turning point in global digital policy\, reflecting the rise of “data tariffs” - restr ictions on the movement of information modeled after traditional trade bar riers. While concerns over privacy and national security have fueled the d ecision\, the move also aligns with economic protectionism that benefits d omestic tech giants. The fallout from this policy shift could further frag ment the global Internet\, leading to retaliatory restrictions against Ame rican firms and diminishing access to diverse digital platforms worldwide. \nIn response\, privacy advocates and open-source developers have taken ac tion. StickTock.com is a free and open-source frontend for TikTok\, design ed to allow users to access and share TikTok content without invasive trac king\, advertisements\, or the need for a proprietary app. Built by the te am at PrivacySafe\, StickTock.com is hosted in Iceland - a jurisdiction wi th strong commitments to Internet freedom and privacy. Their mission is to demonstrate that digital independence and free speech can thrive in the f ace of restrictive policies.\nThis talk will delve into the development of StickTock.com as a case study in open-source innovation as a means of cir cumventing censorship and preserving privacy. The challenges of building p rivacy-first digital alternatives\, the broader implications of government -imposed digital barriers\, and the future of decentralized platforms will be explored. In an era where the free flow of information is increasingly under threat\, open-source solutions offer a critical pathway toward digi tal resilience and user autonomy. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:StickTock.com: An Open-Source Alternative in the Age of Digital Pro tectionism - Sean O’Brien URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/HAFZQX/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-WFSEKK@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T100000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T170000 DESCRIPTION:Locks are puzzles you can solve without the key! Explore the fu n world of locksport with Lockpick Extreme. Learn to lockpick from friendl y instructors or practice what you already know with their assortment of l ocks and picks. When you’re done\, you can shop at their pop-up shop and take your new hobby home with you. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Lockpick Village SUMMARY:Lockpick Village With Lockpick Extreme (Day 2) - Bob Hermes\, Danie l Finegold\, Christine Bachman URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/WFSEKK/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-U3NSXC@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T100000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T105000 DESCRIPTION:Everybody agrees that software testing is important\, but how d oes one actually go about accomplishing this efficiently? Here is a presen tation about testing that has actual examples\, immediate tools that can b e used\, and some really interesting and unexpected ways that code can bre ak. This is a fast moving presentation discussing techniques in a way that both coders and non-coders can learn. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Things You Wish You Knew About Software Testing - Dan Nagle URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/U3NSXC/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-XXSUR3@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T100000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T105000 DESCRIPTION:This talk will present the design philosophy behind Offworld Vo yage\, a decentralized science initiative that develops ecologically susta inable training habitats for use in simulated Mars surface exploration mis sions - while also solving for adaptation to extreme climate change on Ear th. The Offworld Voyage M.A.R.S. Tesseract Space Analog Simulation Habitat s were designed with a zero waste ethos for minimal environmental impact b y inventor Scott Beibin and Michael Flood. The modular and portable struct ures of the habitats include: a bio-dome for cultivating organic vegan pla nt-based and fungi-based nutrition sources\, autonomous power production\, advanced waste reclamation\, a science laboratory for experimentation and research\, a space medicine bay\, a fabrication lab for prototyping and r epair\, facilities for fitness and creativity as well as a kitchen and liv ing quarters.\nMission immersions incorporate a vision of the future when space has become accessible to all through the use of emerging ecologicall y sustainable appropriate technologies enabled by new types of egalitarian economic structures and coordination methods. Crew activities include EVA explorations in pressurized space suits outfitted with bio-sensors\, 3D p rinted construction using regolith\, utilization of open source communicat ions tools\, cooperative governance exercises and the practice of mutual a id and consensus decision-making in mission planning\, problem-solving and self-sufficiency challenges in the face of extreme resource scarcity\, si mulated time-delayed communications\, and experiments to analyze the effec ts of isolation on astronauts during offworld missions.\nThe inaugural mis sion for the M.A.R.S. Tesseract habitats will occur in a remote desert loc ation in late 2025. It will include the founders of the project\, Scott Be ibin and Elizabeth Jane Cole\, who are both alumni of the Mars Desert Rese arch Station (Mission 286) and core committee members of The Journal for S pace Analog Research.\nFuture plans for the project include the developmen t of pressurized facilities and closed loop systems\, as well as developme nt of public goods including hardware and software for Space Analog Resear ch and S.T.E.A.M-based educational programs. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Offworld Voyage: Can Training for Mars Exploration Also Address Hum an Adaptation to Climate Biodevastation on Earth? - Scott Beibin\, Elizabe th Jane Cole URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/XXSUR3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-BSCDHF@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T100000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T103000 DESCRIPTION:A space for anarchists\, abolitionists\, anti-authoritarians\, other like-minded folks\, and friendly faces to meet and socialize - where hacking and technology are tools for total liberation. There will be free ly available swag like zines and stickers\, and possibly more. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Anarchist Village (Day 2) - kworker URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/BSCDHF/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-BVL8QK@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T103000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T110000 DESCRIPTION:Badge\, badge\, badge! Bring your badges old and new to the HOP E_16 Badge Village. This mystical space will serve as a gathering spot for folks to work on their HOPE XV badge - or badges from any hacker con. Fee l free to showcase the badge hacking you have implemented on your once bas ic builds and share your expertise with the group. From Human to Eldritch Master\, come one\, come all! Dust off ye ole badge that’s been waiting patiently to have all systems go since it can’t remember when. \n \nIf you are the lucky owner of last year’s HOPE badge and haven’t yet beg un the hacking process\, the Badge Team has some recommendations to speed your ascension! If you want to develop in the way that the HOPE badge prod ucers do\, please install ESP-IDF for the ESP32-C3 and read “Get Started ESP-IDF” beforehand. And don’t forget to bring your computer and a US B-C cable that is capable of data transfer! \n \nSadly\, while there wil l not be a new production of the improved HOPE badge in time for the con t o be shared with HOPE_16 attendees\, it is anticipated some folks will be returning with their hackable HOPE XV badges. Much development work has oc curred since last summer\, and the Badge Team is looking for fresh minds t o continue the effort. So bring it and get to hacking - because\, as they say\, it takes a village! DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Badge Village (Day 2) - Unnamed user URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/BVL8QK/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-JNJUBQ@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T110000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T115000 DESCRIPTION:This talk chronicles the journey of creating a vibrant tech com munity through short\, accessible two-hour mini-hackathons that lower barr iers to participation. The speaker shares their experience of building Flu shing Tech’s successful bi-weekly hackathon program\, and provides a pra ctical roadmap for you to try this at home in your own neighborhood. Leave with actionable guidelines for starting similar initiatives that emphasiz e the importance of creating an inclusive environment that welcomes partic ipants of all skill levels while maintaining enough technical focus to dri ve meaningful project development. This talk is ideal for community organi zers\, tech enthusiasts\, and anyone interested in fostering grassroots in novation in their local area. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Build a Tech Community in Your Neighborhood\, One Hackathon at a Ti me - William Hutson URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/JNJUBQ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-GM7FVD@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T110000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T115000 DESCRIPTION:As we approach a future where body-worn devices capture increas ingly intimate biometrics\, the question of who controls that data has nev er been more urgent. This talk introduces rim\, a techno-social vision and set of protocols challenging the standard model of cloud-based data extra ction by building tangible\, person-to-person systems for storing and shar ing potentially intimate live data streams\, innovating at the edge of tab oo to expand human connection while preserving privacy and autonomy. There will be a demonstration of early prototypes of wearable devices implement ing an “SD-core” aesthetic and detailing the technical underpinnings o f protocol concepts including data “dissolution” and “crystallizatio n” with erasure coding and intermittent connection tolerance. Beyond tec hnical implementation\, the presenters will discuss how this paradigm shif t creates space for entirely new forms of human-to-human connection at the boundary of what’s technically possible and socially acceptable. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:rim: Reclaiming Personal Data Sovereignty in the Age of Wearables - Dana Gretton\, Jaguar Kristeller URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/GM7FVD/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-UCJVNH@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T110000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T190000 DESCRIPTION:This workshop will teach attendees what they need to know to pa ss the Technician class amateur radio license exam and get started in amat eur radio. It includes six hours of instruction\, with the exam administer ed immediately after the workshop.\nIt is sometimes said that radio amateu rs were the original hackers\, cobbling together transmitters and receiver s from odds\, ends\, and discarded electronics. Radio amateurs continue th is tradition today\, and in addition to building their own gear\, they’r e hacking on digital communications systems\, including both hardware and software. Amateur radio is a great hobby for electronics enthusiasts and\, increasingly\, for hardware and software hackers.\nParticipants will incr ease their chances of passing the test if they download the study guide fr om www.kb6nu.com/study-guides/ and familiarize themselves with the materia l before coming to the workshop. The text for this workshop is Dan’s No Nonsense Technician Class License Study Guide. The PDF version of the stud y guide is available for free at the above page. EPUB and print versions a re also available for a small charge. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop C / Tobin 223 SUMMARY:Get Your Amateur (Ham) Radio License in a Single Day - Dan Romanchi k\, Nicole Adams\, Ed Wilson URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/UCJVNH/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-KJ7NWP@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T110000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T120000 DESCRIPTION:This workshop walks through the steps in designing and building a watch face for Watchy - an open source E-ink watch. Learn about the sof tware libraries and tools used\, design considerations\, and caveats of wo rking with E-ink displays. If you’re interested in E-ink technology and have always wanted to learn more to build your own project\, check out thi s workshop! The Watchy hardware will be provided for you to keep. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop B / Tobin 221 SUMMARY:Designing and Building a Watch Face for an E-ink Watch - Wailun URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/KJ7NWP/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-MRS9GX@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T110000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T115000 DESCRIPTION:The author of more than 20 international bestsellers gives us a n inside view of the systems that drive our culture. Every dominant system works to maintain itself\, and we can find strategies and stories that pu sh to make things better. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:Hacking the Tech-Industrial Complex: Learning to See Invisible Syst ems - Seth Godin URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/MRS9GX/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-W8HAN9@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T110000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T113000 DESCRIPTION:The Blockathon is a digital censorship/shutdown environment\, p resented as a gamified CTF experience. It is a technical obstacle course a nd an awareness raising exhibit\, exploring the realities faced by users a round the world facing Internet shutdowns. Participants are challenged to break out from the virtualized network environments over a series of level s of increasing complexity. \nThis Village is led by: \nDmitri Vitaliev (Bio: https://equalit.ie/about-us/#team-member-37619) \nand \nJeremy Ye n (Bio: https://equalit.ie/about-us/#team-member-37662) DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Blockathon Digital Escape Room (Day 2) - Unnamed user URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/W8HAN9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-LCVWUY@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T113000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T120000 DESCRIPTION:The Fediverse Village is the place for social web hackers to ge t together at HOPE. Stop by to meet Fediverse developers\, learn about pro tocols and platforms\, and participate in conversations about the future o f open social networking systems. On Saturday at 2 pm\, there will be a wo rkshop on Fediverse governance\, including how to set up network cooperati ves to run social networks. On Sunday at 2 pm\, there will be a Fediverse mini-hackathon for developing new and extending old protocols and platform s. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Fediverse Village (Day 2) - Unnamed user URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/LCVWUY/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-EDU97A@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T113000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T123000 DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, you will be building a JFET-based clean boos t using a J201 transistor. This circuit amplifies your guitar signal witho ut changing its tone too much - just more of your sound\, louder and riche r. You’ll bias the JFET transistor so it sits in its sweet spot - ready to take your guitar’s signal and gently boost it. A few capacitors clean up the power and remove unwanted DC. The potentiometer controls the outpu t level\, so you can go from a subtle push to a strong lead boost with jus t one knob. By the end of this build\, you’ll not only have a killer boo st circuit - you’ll also understand how and why it works. So come by and bring your tone to life! DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop A / Tobin 219 SUMMARY:A Little Boost: Making Your Guitar Sing With One Knob - Joe Vella URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/EDU97A/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-DAGSWV@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T120000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T125000 DESCRIPTION:A major benefit of the widely used open source Git platform is every project is voted on by its followers\, making selection easy for wha t is the most popular and worth paying attention to. This presentation foc uses on the top voted applications focused around software defined radio\, as well as amateur “ham” radio. Time only permits the top ten to be c overed. This is a great way to showcase how diverse these two crossover to pic areas have become in recent years. Some projects are purely software-b ased while others are a mix of open source hardware plus software. High le vel coverage of these amazing projects will be included\, but will be expl ored in more depth as part of a separate hands-on workshop during HOPE_16\ , making this presentation a must attend for anyone interested in radio-re lated topics! DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Top Ten: Democratic Open Source Software Defined Radio and Amateur Radio Applications That Matter Today - Steve Bossert URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/DAGSWV/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-K8VWMB@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T120000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T123000 DESCRIPTION:The Hackerspace Village is organized by some of New York City ’s local hackerspaces. They are all nonprofit and 100 percent volunteer- run. \n \n_NYCResistor_ has been in operation since 2007 and has been a hacker clubhouse with open weekly hack and craft nights\, as well as holdi ng workshops and classes on many topics. Their space in Boerum Hill is hom e to many tools\, components\, doodads and art\, and has been a welcoming community for all. \n \n_Hack Manhattan_ is a place for people to come t ogether and socialize\, work on projects\, and share knowledge. They welco me anyone interested in art\, craft\, and technology. Whether you’re int erested in electronics or gardening\, textiles or 3D printing\, you’re i nvited to come\, work\, and be part of the community. \n \n_Fat Cat Fab Lab_ since 2013 has been a hub for artists\, students\, engineers\, hobbyi sts\, startups\, and meetups to gather and grow through 3D printing\, lase r cutting\, CNC routing\, sewing\, electronics\, photography\, and more. \n \n_The hackerspace formerly known as Woodbine_ is also participating. \n \nThis is the village to learn about upcoming workshops\, meetups\, a nd parties. Talk about hackerspace design patterns. Swap stories about pro jects and organization strategies in case you want to join a hackerspace o r start your own! DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Hackerspace Village (Day 2) - Bufo URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/K8VWMB/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-MQB9AX@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T120000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T135000 DESCRIPTION:This year\, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) will be re turning to HOPE for a special “Ask the EFF” panel to address some of t he pressing questions the hacker community has in these troubled times. Pa nelists will provide updates on current EFF work\, including the ongoing c ase against the “Department” of Government Oversight\, educating the p ublic on their digital rights\, organizing communities to resist ongoing g overnment surveillance\, and more. The panel will then turn it over to att endees to pose questions and receive insights on how users can protect the ir civil liberties online during an increasingly volatile political and wo rld situation. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:Ask the EFF - William Budington\, Lena Cohen\, Cara Gagliano\, Jos é Martinez URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/MQB9AX/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-NVWUVZ@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T120000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T125000 DESCRIPTION:This presentation asks how we can better care for our older adu lts and improve cybersecurity awareness training and policies with their n eeds in mind. American adults over the age of 60 filed over 100\,000 cyber crime-related complaints to the FBI in 2023 and experienced losses amounti ng to $3.2 billion. Older adults are the most vulnerable to cybercrime\, a nd studies have found they feel ashamed to disclose having been victims. A lthough important initiatives exist\, such as AllState’s training sessio ns on cyber safety and AARP’s free fraud helpline\, there’s a noticeab le shortage in relevant resources. This research examines emerging cyberse curity awareness resources and policies supporting older adults\, drawing from interviews with FINRA and the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). It also presents findings from the cybersecurity awareness initiative foun ded by the presenters: the Cyber Care Institute\, recently introduced to f our organizations and over 100 students in New York City. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Aging Cyber Safely - Laura Sang Hee Scherling\, Josefina Piddo URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/NVWUVZ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-VZFAB3@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T120000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T140000 DESCRIPTION:Solder your own nugget. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Script Kitty Village SUMMARY:Solder Your own Nugget - URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/VZFAB3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-RYJ39W@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T123000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T143000 DESCRIPTION:A foundational component of communication between devices is th e TCP/IP network stack. Web browsing\, streaming video\, secure control\, and innumerable other applications are built upon this technology. This 3- part demonstration will use open source tools to focus on the data transfe r components UDP and TCP while targeting an IoT device. Part 1 is reverse- engineering the network commands to better understand them and then mimic it (a common attack strategy). Network protocols will be discussed during this process. Armed with our new knowledge and skills\, part 2 will take t hem a step further to discover and analyze malware present on the IoT devi ce. Part 3 will cover fundamentals of network latency vs network throughpu t by forced network degradation. This presentation is light on slides and heavy on demos. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop B / Tobin 221 SUMMARY:Hacking Network APIs - Dan Nagle URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/RYJ39W/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-S73LSW@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T123000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T130000 DESCRIPTION:The mission of the Ham Radio Village is to deliver high-quality and innovative amateur radio related educational content\, hands-on exper iences\, and license testing sessions online and in-person. The more peopl e know about amateur radio\, the more safe\, secure\, functional\, and inn ovative our wireless products\, services\, and experiments will be. \n \ nLearn how you can join the team of dedicated volunteers responsible for g enerating all new research\, giving talks and demonstrations at events\, b uilding and testing experiments\, as well as offering support to the gener al ham radio community. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Ham Radio Village (Day 2) - Unnamed user URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/S73LSW/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-PULPHW@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T123000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T173000 DESCRIPTION:Find out more at the info desk. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:InfoDesk SUMMARY:Vendors\, Villages\, and More! - URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/PULPHW/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-EKTNTB@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T130000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T135000 DESCRIPTION:Breathing polluted air is an unfortunately common human experie nce. Yet even as particulate matter settles in our lungs and occupies our minds more than ever\, most of us lack the words and abilities to create b etter breathing environments.\nThis talk will invite the HOPE community to develop personal and proactive approaches to the air we breathe by bringi ng it down to earth. Air is invisible\, but very material and personal. Th is talk demonstrates hacking opportunities in the tools we traditionally u se to sense\, measure\, and make air make sense. The presenter will dive i nto communication tools like the air quality index\, open source sensors\, and the emerging ethics of community air quality monitoring. Importantly\ , everyone will come away with fresh frameworks and tools they can use to begin designing their personal pollution priorities. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Unearthing Air - Todd Whitney URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/EKTNTB/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-MSLPXC@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T130000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T133000 DESCRIPTION:Toilets on the Air (TOTA) is an exciting new contest for licens ed radio amateurs during HOPE_16. Compete to make the most voice\, CW\, an d digital contacts with other attendees for points and awards like “Work ed All Toilets.” Use the TOTA web site hope-16.totawatch.de to announce which of the designated restrooms you’re outside of and log your contact s. Search the HOPE wiki for “TOTA” to get more info.\nActivity organiz ed by N2YCR\, an amateur radio club affiliated with the NYC Resistor hacke rspace in Brooklyn. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Toilets on the Air Contest (Day 2) - Unnamed user URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/MSLPXC/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-8DHGEB@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T130000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T150000 DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what your message history reveals about your comm unication patterns? This workshop teaches you to extract and visualize you r own Signal message history using open-source tools\, keeping your data e ntirely on your local machine while exploring patterns like messaging freq uency\, vocabulary usage\, and communication habits. You’ll also practic e democratic design to explore techniques for message history analysis\, w earable self-data collection concepts\, and definitions of SD-core. With v arious chains\, clips\, and jewelry-making supplies available\, the presen ters will help you store your visualized message history self-data on a mi cro-SD card that you can craft into a piece of jewelry! Bring your own mic ro-SD or purchase one from the workshop at cost. You can subvert the extra ctive data economy and flaunt your independence from the Data Giants one f ashionable piece at a time. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop A / Tobin 219 SUMMARY:rim: Design SD-Core Jewelry and Wear Your Visualized Signal Message History - Jaguar Kristeller\, Dana Gretton URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/8DHGEB/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-ZQPVE9@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T130000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T135000 DESCRIPTION:You know the drill: search for official travel info\, get an ov ercharging third-party site. Look for a hotel\, get a misleading aggregato r. “Free” search costs you time\, money\, and trust. Kagi is the revol t - a paid\, obsessively user-centric search engine architected to serve y ou\, not the advertisers. This session reveals how Kagi sidesteps the surv eillance model\, leveraging diverse sources and AI tools (under your contr ol) to deliver clean\, customizable results. Founder Vlad Prelovac will de tail the tech choices enabling genuine user agency (blocking SEO garbage\, elevating trusted sources via filters)\, the challenge of building viable alternatives outside the ad-tech ecosystem\, and the fight to restore use r agency against data-hoarding monopolies. If you’re tired of being the product on the web\, join the resistance. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Hacking Search: Kagi’s Revolt Against the Ad-Tech Machine - Vladi mir Prelovac URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/ZQPVE9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-EFYNKU@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T140000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T145000 DESCRIPTION:Law enforcement agencies compromising entire encrypted communic ation platforms to read peoples’ messages is no longer an outlier. It is the new normal. That includes the FBI taking a tech startup called Anom a nd inserting its own backdoor\, French authorities pushing a malicious upd ate to tens of thousands of EncroChat devices\, European cops hacking anot her company called Sky\, or any of the increasing number of related cases. In this talk\, Joseph Cox\, co-founder of 404 Media and author of Dark Wi re will detail police tactics\, pulling from his nearly ten years of cover ing the encrypted phone industry. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:How Law Enforcement Agencies Compromise Entire Encrypted Chat Platf orms - Joseph Cox URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/EFYNKU/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-VMSMUX@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T140000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T145000 DESCRIPTION:This talk will explore the concept of neurodiversity and its im plications for designing events and spaces with neurodivergent people’s diverse needs in mind. The neurodiversity paradigm promotes embracing neur ological differences\, emerging from the autistic rights and disability ju stice movements of the 1990s. Accessibility guides and resources rarely fo cus on neuro-inclusive design. The presentation will highlight strategies for creating neuro-inclusive environments informed by research in educatio n\, including examples such as low-sensory rooms in libraries and conferen ces. Attendees will be encouraged to reflect on how neuro-inclusive design can benefit the communities they engage with. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Design for Neurodiversity: Creating Neuro-Inclusive Spaces - Doroth y Howard URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/VMSMUX/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-VVFESR@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T140000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T145000 DESCRIPTION:Electronic badges have become a focal point of hacking conferen ces and key to growing the immersive conference experience! This talk will provide a brief history of electronic conference badges\, as well as disc uss the good\, the badge\, and the ugly from the speakers’ attempt at a new and improved production run this year. Sadly\, while there will not be a new production of the improved HOPE badge in time for the con to be sha red with HOPE_16 attendees\, this will still be a lively discussion of eve ryone’s favorite badges from past hacking conferences. The design and pr oduction challenges that inevitably cropped up will be discussed in detail . The struggle to produce a working badge aligning both funding and functi onality is real. This year has been no exception\, with various uncertaint ies such as tariffs and geopolitical norms at play. Despite the challenges \, many lessons have been learned. This is an opportunity to plan for a fu ture run\, share experiences with others\, and get more interested individ uals to join the team and get involved. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:HOPE_16 Badge - No Badge\, No Problem - Victoria Joh\, Vinicius For tuna URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/VVFESR/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-TTN8BB@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T150000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T155000 DESCRIPTION:During the past two decades\, hacktivist spaces have been infil trated and co-opted by hostile interests\, ranging from state actors to po litical and corporate entities and entitled oligarchs. This talk examines how these outside parties have attempted to build private cyber armies and task forces through the recruitment and exploitation of gray and black ha t hackers. Special focus is given to the “Anonymous” brand\, Western s tate actors\, and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:Not Your Private Army: On the Trail of Cyber Ops - Emma Best URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/TTN8BB/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-PCHQJZ@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T150000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T155000 DESCRIPTION:This presentation covers the years of security research and sur veillance investigations that Daly (a senior staff technologist at the Ele ctronic Frontier Foundation) has done on the various threats facing moveme nts for bodily autonomy. She covers the bad Internet bills that made sex w ork more dangerous\, the ongoing struggle for abortion access in America\, and the persecution of trans people across all spectrums of life. These i ssue-spaces are deeply connected\, and the digital threats they face are u niquely dangerous. Come to learn about these threat models\, as well as th e cross-movement strategies being built for collective liberation against an authoritarian surveillance state. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Systems of Dehumanization: The Digital Frontlines of the War Agains t Bodily Autonomy - Daly Barnett URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/PCHQJZ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-JJJ738@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T150000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T170000 DESCRIPTION:Hacker Public Radio (hackerpublicradio.org) is a community podc ast that run five days a week. It is dedicated to sharing knowledge and ha s been running in various forms for nearly 20 years. Anyone who has anythi ng that is of interest to hackers is welcome to submit a show. Some of the topics/skills that will be covered are: listening\, participating\, recor ding. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop B / Tobin 221 SUMMARY:Hacker Public Radio - Why You Should Listen and Contribute - murph URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/JJJ738/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-LKT9PP@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T150000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T155000 DESCRIPTION:When you pop the hood of RFC 1951 (DEFLATE)\, there lies an int eresting playground that would be otherwise unseen in the context of compr ession use cases. This talk will address many aspects of the ubiquitous DE FLATE compression\, none of which involve compressing data! “Designer Co mpression” scenarios will be explored\, such as blocks of DEFLATE data t hat can be fully ASCII printable\, contain no data\, buffer underflow acce ss of nulls\, and even apply forms of recursion. We will also see forensic data extraction from compressed fragments\, employ difficult to detect wa termarking\, demo a covert channel PoC (deflate in http)\, and forever-coo kies. The presentation style will take a high-level first pass and then di g into the technical details with the time left. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Invisible Ink of Compression - XlogicX URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/LKT9PP/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-9WHEWP@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T150000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T170000 DESCRIPTION:Want to learn how to solder? Learn about circuits and soldering while creating your own interactive\, color-tuning cat badge with the Meo w Mixer! In this class\, you’ll solder together a light-up\, cat-themed badge that teaches a simple RGB tuning circuit. By turning the red\, green \, or blue knob\, you can adjust the color of the cat’s eyes. Perfect fo r beginners and soldering experts wanting to make a fun and cute badge. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Script Kitty Village SUMMARY:Learn Beginner Soldering With the Meow Mixer Badge - Michael Raymon d URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/9WHEWP/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-ZLB7WS@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T153000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T163000 DESCRIPTION:Anyone can learn to solder! It is useful and fun. This workshop is for **kids of all ages** (and anyone of any age). Learn to solder by m aking a cool badge that you can wear and blink wherever you go. The “I C an Solder!” badge kit is a very simple open hardware kit that anyone can use for learning to solder. There will also be a fun overview of how it w orks. This workshop is for **total newbies** to learn to solder. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop A / Tobin 219 SUMMARY:Learn to Solder With “I Can Solder” Badge Kit - Mitch Altman URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/ZLB7WS/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-GZLMTH@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T160000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T165000 DESCRIPTION:This talk is the journey of Craig’s discovery of the free sof tware movement and how it solved his need to find a position in the fight for a better tomorrow. The hope is to inspire others to share this viewpoi nt of free software and to see how it is a critical factor for civilizatio n if we want to avoid the nightmare dystopia which awaits us all if the fr ee software movement fails. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:The Free Software Movement: Where It Came From\, What It Means to M e\, and What It Could Mean to You - Craig Topham URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/GZLMTH/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-PZQKEY@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T160000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T165000 DESCRIPTION:In spite of novel cybersecurity threats\, digital security advi ce has remained largely unchanged in recent years. In fact\, a lot of advi ce in response to high-profile attacks doesn’t actually address risks pe ople are most likely to face. This talk will analyze several high-profile digital security concerns\, whether viral advice to address it would have been effective\, and what steps could be taken - both before and after the issue arises. You will hear of lessons learned from years of auditing and updating Security Planner\, a digital security guide that provides custom ized plans based on responses to a few survey questions. The presentation will further delve into ways to segment digital security advice so that it ’s personalized to the individual\, their devices\, their technical capa bilities\, and the type of risks they’re likely to face. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Back to Basics: Building Resilient Cyber Defenses for Multiple Use Cases - Yael Grauer URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/PZQKEY/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-MFUJMY@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T160000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T165000 DESCRIPTION:As a former CIA officer who exposed the agency’s torture prog ram\, John Kiriakou paid the price with his freedom. In addition to disclo sing wrongdoing\, he understands surveillance from the inside. This talk b rings together that firsthand knowledge with a challenge to the hacker com munity: we must pursue a cybersecurity model rooted in cooperation\, trans parency\, and peace rather than conflict.\nThis talk will explain how toda y’s digital ecosystems - including both software and hardware - are vuln erable not only to technical compromise but also to political manipulation . The threats we face are not just from malicious actors or hostile govern ments\, but from within our own systems. Co-opted code\, opaque procuremen t processes\, and surveillance-by-design continue to erode public trust. I t is time to reclaim the hacker ethos and direct it toward a global cyber peace movement. Here you will learn why hackers\, technologists\, and civi l society must lead this effort\, and how the only sustainable security is one built collaboratively\, with integrity and purpose. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:Both Sides of the Wire: Surveillance\, Whistleblowing\, and Buildin g a Cyber Peace Movement - John Kiriakou URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/MFUJMY/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-CGVSAM@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T170000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T175000 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 40 years of legendary hacking with Phrack Magazine! N etspooky and TMZ will be dropping a special hardcopy release of their maga zine\, packed with cutting-edge research\, underground insights\, and trib utes to decades of digital rebellion. Don’t miss this milestone issue - crafted by the hackers for the hackers. Free\, of course\, as always. Grab your copy\, meet the crew\, and honor the zine that defined an era.\nThe talk will explain a bit about Phrack’s history\, how it all started\, an d where it’s going - the vision of the new editorial staff and how Phrac k is changing. You will get a rare insight into what it takes to run an un derground hacking magazine. You’ll learn what it’s like to work with t he many authors\, reading and fixing articles\, dealing with obscure submi ssions\, and what it takes to get your article accepted and become an auth or in Phrack.\nFor the first time ever\, a “secret challenge” has been included in the hardcopy magazine for you to find and to solve. The prize for the winner will be revealed at the talk. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:Phrack Magazine #72 - 40th Anniversary Release Party - Netspooky\, TMZ URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/CGVSAM/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-9YZTR7@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T170000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T175000 DESCRIPTION:Official ratings of TV viewership and box office revenues for f ilms never tell the whole story of how people access popular media texts a nd instead promote platforms or corporations. Many millions around the wor ld consume media through unofficial channels\, especially peer-to-peer (P2 P) file-sharing networks. In this session\, you will be introduced to alph a60\, an ongoing research project with six years of TV and film distributi on data that reveals trends and oddities in global media desire. The speak ers will present data on the quantity\, timing\, and location of downloads for major television series and films\, offering data on unofficial globa l audienceship and speculating on new insights about cultural circulation\ , transnational belonging\, and fandom. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Piracy Is the Past\, Present\, and Future of Streaming - Abigail De Kosnik\, Benjamin De Kosnik URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/9YZTR7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-T7XAL9@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T170000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T183000 DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop introduces participants to ESPHome\, an open-source platform for integrating ESP32 microcontrollers with home auto mation systems. Participants will learn the fundamentals of configuring ES PHome YAML files to control inputs and outputs\, connect to Wi-Fi\, enable remote access\, perform over-the-air (OTA) updates\, integrate with Home Assistant\, and add external sensors or components. Attendees will walk aw ay with the knowledge to create their own simple IoT solutions using ESPHo me. No programming or soldering skills are required\, making this workshop highly accessible to beginners and anyone curious about home automation. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop A / Tobin 219 SUMMARY:Getting Started With ESPHome: From Zero to Cool - Vinicius Fortuna URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/T7XAL9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-Y3XKTW@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T170000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T175000 DESCRIPTION:During the pandemic\, Adam launched Galactic MegaStallion\, a n ew vegan food business\, but decided traditional marketing was boring and morally icky. Instead\, he created an elaborate system of codes\, cyphers\ , a mysterious hotline\, and strategically (and illegally) placed billboar ds that led curious people to find his food through coordinates. This pres entation will cover how and why he developed this unconventional marketing approach\, and how breaking traditional marketing rules and business conv entions actually built a delighted customer base. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Zodiac Killer Marketing: How I Used Codes\, Cyphers and Nefarious M eans to Launch a Covert Food Business - Chef Adam Sobel URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/Y3XKTW/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-7XG9XB@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T180000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T200000 DESCRIPTION:Meshtastic is a long range\, encrypted\, off-grid mesh protocol that features many powerful modules\, configurations\, and settings. For beginners just getting started\, it can be confusing to dive into these fe atures. In this workshop\, you’ll explore the exciting modules that make Meshtastic more fun and useful. You’ll learn how to customize the encry ption\, add hardware like GPS and sensors\, and change the default transmi ssion settings to adapt to specific environments. Attendees will learn to customize their Meshtastic nodes for any situation using the built-in modu les and settings. You’ll also learn about attacks against Meshtastic\, a nd how to get involved in your local area! DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Script Kitty Village SUMMARY:Meshtastic for Hackers: Set Up\, Configure\, and Deploy Nodes for A dvanced Applications - Kody Kinzie URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/7XG9XB/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-BZGGRL@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T180000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T185000 DESCRIPTION:The Enigma machine was a sophisticated encryption device used b y Nazi Germany during World War II. Its mechanical design utilized three r otors that scrambled plaintext into complex ciphertext\, with additional l ayers of security from unique internal settings. However\, inherent weakne sses and poor operational procedures left it vulnerable to cryptanalysis. The first successful attacks on Enigma were conducted by Polish mathematic ians in the early 1930s. By exploiting repeating message indicators and ro tor cycle patterns\, they deduced rotor wirings and constructed replica En igma machines. Their breakthroughs enabled systematic decryption until Ger man countermeasures in 1938 forced new approaches. Alan Turing and his tea m at Bletchley Park refined these methods\, pioneering statistical techniq ues and mechanical computation to accelerate decryption. Techniques such a s Banburismus and the Good-Turing estimation method were created under Tur ing’s leadership. The development of the Bombe machine allowed rapid eli mination of incorrect rotor settings\, enabling the Allies to decipher vas t amounts of enemy communication. This presentation will focus on history and cryptography\, examining how breaking Enigma provided critical intelli gence that shaped Allied strategies and shortened the war by an estimated two years\, saving millions of lives in one of humankind’s most signific ant intelligence operations. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Cracking Enigma: A Chronology of Cryptographic Breakthroughs - Brai s Macknik-Conde URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/BZGGRL/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-P8GXHC@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T180000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T185000 DESCRIPTION:Traditionally\, Internet accounts are controlled by the service providing them. There is no ‘number portability’ for email addresses. Switching costs discourage service changes. Recently\, Bluesky has disrup ted this model and 32 million users now use account names based on the Int ernet identity infrastructure\, DNS - names that users can register and co ntrol directly through DNS handle providers.\nThis presentation will descr ibe three standards proposals extending this approach. @nywhere extends th e authentication approach to allow DNS handle accounts to be used at any I nternet resource\, not just those running ATprotocol. @nyone combines the DNS handle approach with JSContact to provide account portability and secu re exchange of credentials for end-to-end secure communication. @nything a llows network connected devices to become true Internet things with an Int ernet DNS name\, WebPKI credentials\, and using @nywhere and @nyone to sup port access control. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:Solving My Identity Crisis - Dr. Phill Hallam-Baker URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/P8GXHC/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-NZFACM@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T180000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T185000 DESCRIPTION:There’s a moment when you realize that yes\, everything may a ctually be on fire. As individuals\, we can collapse\, or we can take acti on to at least increase the odds of a positive outcome. As leaders (manage rs\, parents\, friends)\, we have to hold it together\, fight to create sa fe spaces\, keep our teams motivated\, and somehow find time for self-care - without letting an active adversary turn us into the human equivalent o f burnt toast.\nThis talk will explore the art of leading in the midst of chaos\, drawing on a punk ethos\, irreverent humor\, and a sprinkling of p ractical advice. You’ll see how to preserve diversity and inclusion when everything feels like it’s falling apart\, how to support your team wit hout losing your mind\, and why it’s okay to cry in the shower (just not every day). DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Leading and Survival When TSHTF - A Lighthearted Look at the End of the World - George Sandford URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/NZFACM/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-LWNWV7@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T180000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T193000 DESCRIPTION:This workshop involves walking participants through an evaluati on process of a computer program’s licensing in order to determine if it is free software or not. This is not a master class on evaluating license s for a mega-corporation\, nor is it legal advice\, and is not designed fo r lawyers. This is a grass roots level computer program evaluation process to determine if a program is licensed adequately to be called free softwa re. Along the way\, a reviewer may discover licensing issues or proprietar y code files. They would then be in a position for sending suggestions to the project in order to resolve potential problems. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop B / Tobin 221 SUMMARY:Evaluating a Program’s Free Software Licensing - Craig Topham URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/LWNWV7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-JZ7ZCV@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T190000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T195000 DESCRIPTION:Email is one of our most essential tools\, yet it’s controlle d by a handful of corporations that scan\, monetize\, and gate-keep our co mmunication. In this talk\, the presenters will introduce OpenEmail\, a gr ound-up re-imagining of async communication built on a radically simple\, open protocol. Designed for privacy\, integrity\, and interoperability\, O penEmail combines end-to-end encryption\; decentralized delivery\; and a p ublic\, extensible architecture to give users true ownership of their comm unication\, and developers the freedom to build on top of an open social p rotocol. They will explore how a spam-free\, surveillance-free inbox\, whe re messages are trustworthy by design\, can reclaim the Internet as a spac e for open\, human connection\, free from Big Tech. More than just a talk\ , this is a call to arms: to take back control of our communication and bu ild a digital future that serves people\, not profit. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:The Future of Email Is Open - Dejan Štrbac\, William Lessard URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/JZ7ZCV/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-HV3XPA@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T190000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T195000 DESCRIPTION:Police accountability requires transparency\, but access to rel evant information is frequently hindered by collaborators in government or the police themselves. Fortunately there is one source of info we can tak e into our own hands: their radios. Police in the United States largely us e the digital\, trunked radio system “Project 25.” We can listen in to this using spare computers\, a few Software Defined Radios (SDRs)\, and o pen source software. Even better\, we can go far beyond what very simple b roadcastify-style dispatch streams offer\, like having our own archives of radio traffic. Based on an actual system that sees real-world use\, this talk will cover how to set up your very own DIY police scanner. Ansible pl aybooks and supporting scripts to streamline the process will be released\ , and practical tips and lessons for real-world applications of such a sys tem will be covered. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:DIY Police Scanner With SDRs and Open Source Software - nop URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/HV3XPA/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-TXDPCK@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T190000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T195000 DESCRIPTION:“How can my hacking skills become a force for advancing socia l justice?” Those who ponder this question often know what they’re up against - oppression\, inequality\, enshitification.... But the path towar d building meaningful change can feel unclear or overwhelming. This talk d raws from years of experience working alongside activists\, human rights d efenders\, and digital organizers\, and offers a practical framework for l asting\, meaningful change. You’ll gain social impact strategies that wi ll help you align your technical skills with the movements and communities you care about. If you’ve ever felt the call to do more - with purpose\ , with clarity\, with community - this is your invitation. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Hacking for Social Justice - Danacea Vo URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/TXDPCK/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-EJ8BKM@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T190000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T213000 DESCRIPTION:Learn to solder together a way cool\, powerful music synthesize r - and learn how to make cool music\, sound\, and noise with a computer c hip! For total beginners. Participants will learn to solder well for life\ , learn the basics of digital signal processing\, and bring home a working performing music synthesizer that is Arduino compatible\, open-source\, a nd has a touch-keyboard and a built-in speaker/amp. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop A / Tobin 219 SUMMARY:Digital Music Synthesis/Solder Workshop With ArduTouch Synth Kit - Mitch Altman URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/EJ8BKM/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-ZWHVVD@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T193000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T233000 DESCRIPTION:Unleash your inner hacker and defender in this hands-on worksho p! Dive into the dark art of crafting Windows and Linux rootkits\, then sw itch gears to learn malware analysis and reverse engineering of those root kits. This workshop will go from static analysis with tools like Binary Ni nja and DetectItEasy to dynamic analysis decrypting payloads and extractin g critical IoCs. It doesn’t stop there - you’ll build detection rules with tools like YARA\, ClamAV\, OSQuery\, OSSEC\, OpenEDR\, and Snort sign atures to hunt down those rootkits. Cap it off by integrating your defense s into Elasticsearch and Kibana dashboard. Perfect for aspiring red and bl ue teamers to learn over a dozen different open-source tools. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop C / Tobin 223 SUMMARY:Red vs. Blue: Malware - Build It\, Break It\, Block It - Scott Cook URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/ZWHVVD/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-BHDWVD@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T200000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T205000 DESCRIPTION:This panel will delve into the deep-rooted connections between hacker and cypherpunk culture and the evolution of Ethereum and blockchain technology\, tracing their shared emphasis on decentralization\, privacy\ , and open-source principles. By revisiting the historical context of the 1990s Crypto Wars and projects like PGP and Tor\, the discussion will high light how these early movements laid the groundwork for the vision of a tr ustless\, user-sovereign Internet. The panel also will aim to debunk commo n misconceptions that associate blockchains solely with scams or speculati on\, showcasing real-world applications such as the Ethereum Name Service and privacy-preserving technologies\, while emphasizing the ecosystem’s pivot towards public goods and accessibility. Ultimately\, the conversatio n will underscore the enduring\, collaborative vision of both hacker and b lockchain communities - advancing censorship resistance\, user empowerment \, financial privacy\, and a decentralized digital future. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Bridging the Decentralized Gap: Shared Hacker Values\, Cypherpunk R oots\, and the Future of Blockchains - Phil Daian\, Harry Halpin\, Alexand er J. Urbelis URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/BHDWVD/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-EAMHHW@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T200000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T205000 DESCRIPTION:Drawing on over a decade of experience\, this talk will first i ntroduce the statutes\, rules\, and concepts governing law enforcement req uests for user data\, ranging from basic subpoenas to secret FISA search w arrants. From that foundation\, the discussion will cover practical steps that web services and individual users can take to reduce their legal atta ck surface\, minimize their risks\, and maximize their protection from inv asive data disclosures. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:When the Lawman Comes Calling - Government Data Demands and Online Platforms - Fred Jennings URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/EAMHHW/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-DAMMES@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T200000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T205000 DESCRIPTION:2024 was the worst year for Internet shutdowns ever recorded\, with nearly 296 documented events across 54 countries. Frequently imposed during protests and times of unrest\, shutdowns are commonly used as a tac tic to suppress dissent and restrict communication. Mesh messaging is wide ly hailed as a potential workaround\, yet these tools are generally consid ered unreliable\, untrusted\, and ultimately go unused. Mesh systems depen d heavily on the spatial relationships between nodes\, but existing resear ch on how people move and communicate in protest settings is sparse. This talk explores a holistic approach to mesh tool design\, grounded in qualit ative firsthand experiences to build effective blackout-resistant mesh too ls. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Communication and Movement in Internet Shutdown Protests: Rethinkin g Mesh Messaging - Cora Rowena Ruiz URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/DAMMES/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-FWL8YM@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T200000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T230000 DESCRIPTION:This workshop will turn existential dread into mischief with ha rdware and software tools. Issues will be talked about\, often linked to t ech advancement that makes us depressed about the future. Prototypes will be created for simple art projects (electronic or not) that comment on the se issues. Old hardware will be repurposed into creative tools\, prototype s built that make us laugh\, and you will hopefully collaborate with peopl e who share your dread to blend technical skills with artistic expression. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop B / Tobin 221 SUMMARY:Dread Hacks - Annika Santhanam URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/FWL8YM/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-ZNKH8M@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T210000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T215000 DESCRIPTION:This panel discussion will offer insights into the challenges f aced by human rights defenders and hacktivists in today’s context of int ensified digital repression\, including surveillance\, censorship\, and cy berwarfare. The three panelists will report from the frontlines\, sharing their technical expertise and experiences living among activists and suppo rting them in their work in different countries. Topics will include hackt ivism in Ukraine\, disrupting surveillance in Serbia and Thailand\, and te ch and reproductive rights in the USA and worldwide. Each panelist will br iefly share their stories and insights\, and then the discussion between t hem and the audience will be opened. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:From Activism to Hacktivism: Resisting Digital Repression - Gabriel le Joni Verreault\, Elina Castillo-Jimnez\, Jane Eklund\, Ken Mayers URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/ZNKH8M/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-SXYVAM@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T210000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T215000 DESCRIPTION:bioartbot.org/ is a project for encouraging curiosity in microb iology and lab automation through creative expression. It is an open sourc e project built on a pipetting robot that draws user submitted pixel art b y placing colored bacteria on agar. Using the story of the BioArtBot devel opment as a guide\, this talk will provide a basic overview of the technol ogies (hardware\, software\, and wetware) implemented in the BioArtBot. It will describe how lab automation is used in biotech companies\, how it mi ght be used by amateur/community investigators\, and how the BioArtBot is an interesting framework to contribute to if you are looking to skill-up i n lab automation. It will also describe how the living pigments for this p roject were created and sourced\, how you might create/source your own\, a nd the amazing diversity of living chemical refineries that are bacteria. So if you’re interested in robots and bacteria\, come find out how we ca n command our tireless inorganic creations to deposit aesthetically pleasi ng arrangements of the ancient form-factor of all life. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Expanding the BioArtBot Color Palette - A Beginner’s guide to Lab Automation and Biosafety - Danny Chan URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/SXYVAM/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-SWPCY3@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T210000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T215000 DESCRIPTION:Robot Karaoke is a live comedy show that swaps lyrics with frag ments of text drawn from a catalog of esoteric datasets (quora questions\, web banner ads\, tax forms\, and more) to create and sing never-before-su ng karaoke songs. This talk covers how the data is sourced\, how the songs are phonetically annotated\, and how the show is run and the core softwar e (the Weird Algorithm) developed. The presentation will end with a demo o f the future of karaoke. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Computational Techniques for Making Karaoke Harder - Jamie Brew URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/SWPCY3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-XKAFYZ@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T220000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T000000 DESCRIPTION:This is an invitation to get together and geek out over music s ynthesizers\, music synthesis\, making sound\, and creating music. Hardwar e\, software - anything goes! All are welcome to come and talk synths\, pl ay synths\, share projects\, learn\, and share. Some attendees have made t heir own synths at workshops at HOPE_16 - please bring them! Please feel f ree to bring any synth or sound-making device. Everyone welcome - no need to bring anything but your interest in music\, sound\, and noise! DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop A / Tobin 219 SUMMARY:Synth Meetup - Mitch Altman URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/XKAFYZ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-GVURQM@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T220000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T235000 DESCRIPTION:It just wouldn’t be HOPE without another installment of “Ha ckers Got Talent.” This is an opportunity for hackers from all around th e planet to show off their talents in this cheeky display of hacker (and t otally non-hacker) skills. Just sign up at InfoDesk and the talent you dec ide to share is entirely up to you. (Seriously\, anything you’re good at is a talent.) Hacker archivist Jason Scott will again be on hand to keep everything moving. Judging will be done by a combination of panelists and audience members. First place wins a valuable prize! Second place... we’ ll see. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:Hackers Got Talent - Jason Scott URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/GVURQM/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-7KCZWU@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T220000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250816T224500 DESCRIPTION:Neon Edge will take the stage to reimagine hidden cosmic record s as rhythmic sonic artifacts by putting together songs from scratch in fr ont of the audience. Accompanied by live-programmed visuals\, the performa nce will become an immersive journey that pushes beyond the conventional b oundaries of music and sound. In addition to the performance\, Neon Edge w ill also be hosting a discussion on his creation and production process. H e will be talking about how the live show and visuals merge and how he wor ks on writing and producing his music.\ninstagram: @neonedgemusic\nsoundcl oud: neonedge DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Neon Edge - Neon Edge (Scott Burgert) URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/7KCZWU/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-TYUXVE@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250816T233000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T001500 DESCRIPTION:Randy Naraine will play 30 minutes of music on piano starting f rom 1729 and ending in the year 2025 in a single medley. Each song will fl ow into the next one\, passing through various styles\, decades\, composer s\, and musicians. Randy was a music teacher before working in cyber. Expo sing students to various styles of music was one of the most fulfilling pa rts of that job. He hopes to recreate this on stage. (The medley song list will be shared via QR onstage.)\nFor the last part of the performance\, R andy will take shoutouts from the audience of different themes\, emotions\ , styles\, tempos\, etc.\, and try to do a live improvisation of three pie ces based on the most common suggestions.\nRandy is the manager of cyberse curity engineering at JetBlue Airways\, based in Queens. He has been to 91 countries and all 50 states\, often traveling with a MIDI controller to c reate music based on surroundings in every corner of the earth. He is pass ionate about cybersecurity\, particularly defense automation\, security da ta analytics\, aircraft security\, human exploits and defenses\, and digit al forensics. He plays around New York City at various venues throughout t he year and loves to perform while interacting with the public. He believe s music and the arts are needed to balance the often intense world of cybe rsecurity and technology. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:A History of Music: From Handel to House - URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/TYUXVE/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-ZEKPZU@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T100000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T105000 DESCRIPTION:Quantum computing is poised to disrupt modern cybersecurity. Wi th the potential to break widely used encryption algorithms\, such as RSA and ECC\, quantum threats pose a significant risk to web applications\, AP Is\, and secure communications. This talk provides an introduction to quan tum computing for application security professionals\, outlines the threat s to current AppSec practices\, and explores how organizations can begin t ransitioning to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Attendees will leave with an understanding of the timeline\, tools\, and strategies required to pre pare for the post-quantum world. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Quantum Computing and AppSec: Preparing for the Post-Quantum Threat - Sheshananda Reddy Kandula URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/ZEKPZU/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-8SCGNF@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T100000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T105000 DESCRIPTION:RDP has been around the block for a while. Since 1998\, admins shudder at the mere mention of port 3389. It’s anything but old-hat\, th ough - even today\, there are a lot of active attack methods and adaptatio ns for the modern world. This talk will be going through the world of RDP attacks from the perspective of an attacker\, a defender\, and us - the re searchers and engineers. Some mass RDP attack data will be showcased\, alo ng with how to identify\, label\, and further prevent these attacks in the future. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:RDP Spray and Pray: Research on Modern RDP Attacks From Spray to Ex ploit - Tess Mishoe URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/8SCGNF/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-CSKYHR@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T100000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T103000 DESCRIPTION:A space for anarchists\, abolitionists\, anti-authoritarians\, other like-minded folks\, and friendly faces to meet and socialize - where hacking and technology are tools for total liberation. There will be free ly available swag like zines and stickers\, and possibly more. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Anarchist Village (Day 3) - kworker URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/CSKYHR/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-PXQZHT@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T100000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T170000 DESCRIPTION:Locks are puzzles you can solve without the key! Explore the fu n world of locksport with Lockpick Extreme. Learn to lockpick from friendl y instructors or practice what you already know with their assortment of l ocks and picks. When you’re done\, you can shop at their pop-up shop and take your new hobby home with you. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Lockpick Village SUMMARY:Lockpick Village With Lockpick Extreme (Day 3) - Bob Hermes\, Danie l Finegold\, Christine Bachman URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/PXQZHT/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-NGSEJQ@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T100000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T105000 DESCRIPTION:At their core\, all bureaucracies are\, fundamentally\, informa tion systems\, containing the ability to store information\, compute infor mation\, and share information over a network. This means they all can be hacked. In this funny\, enriching\, and ultimately inspirational talk\, th e concept of “bureaucracy hacking” will be discussed as a way to make a difference in any organization of any size\, even (perhaps most especial ly) when you feel like “just a cog in the machine.” The talk will be s uitable for a novice audience of any background\, with high level referenc es to traditional information security\, hacking\, and of course social en gineering principles. What will make it unique and interesting will be par ticular emphasis on the exploitation of the emergent and unique properties of bureaucracies. It will be most actionable by young\, idealistic entran ts into the workforce. And\, it may yet inspire the younger versions of ou rselves inside each of us that our (warranted) cynicism has led us to igno re or forget (at our peril). Stories will come from the speaker’s (and o thers’) experiences at organizations like Meta\, the U.S. Department of Defense\, the U.S. Navy\, and others. It is intended as a rebuttal to\, an d toolkit for\, countering “Pournelle’s iron law of bureaucracy.” DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:Bureaucracy Hacking - Creating Organizational Exploit Chains for Go od - Adam L. Hesch URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/NGSEJQ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-YTN8MW@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T103000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T110000 DESCRIPTION:Badge\, badge\, badge! Bring your badges old and new to the HOP E_16 Badge Village. This mystical space will serve as a gathering spot for folks to work on their HOPE XV badge - or badges from any hacker con. Fee l free to showcase the badge hacking you have implemented on your once bas ic builds and share your expertise with the group. From Human to Eldritch Master\, come one\, come all! Dust off ye ole badge that’s been waiting patiently to have all systems go since it can’t remember when. \n \nIf you are the lucky owner of last year’s HOPE badge and haven’t yet beg un the hacking process\, the Badge Team has some recommendations to speed your ascension! If you want to develop in the way that the HOPE badge prod ucers do\, please install ESP-IDF for the ESP32-C3 and read “Get Started ESP-IDF” beforehand. And don’t forget to bring your computer and a US B-C cable that is capable of data transfer! \n \nSadly\, while there wil l not be a new production of the improved HOPE badge in time for the con t o be shared with HOPE_16 attendees\, it is anticipated some folks will be returning with their hackable HOPE XV badges. Much development work has oc curred since last summer\, and the Badge Team is looking for fresh minds t o continue the effort. So bring it and get to hacking - because\, as they say\, it takes a village! DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Badge Village (Day 3) - Unnamed user URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/YTN8MW/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-RCTMFU@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T110000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T115000 DESCRIPTION:The year 2026 marks the 170th birthday of Nikola Tesla and will also be the year that the grounds of his Wardenclyffe laboratory will at last open to the public. Learn about the latest goings-on from Tesla Scien ce Center at Wardenclyffe detailing their visitor center renovation and op ening\; development of their amateur radio station and radio club\; expans ion of their public and educational programming with space science courses \, events\, and hackathons\; a future hackerspace\; and more exciting proj ects! DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:Hacking the Future at Tesla Science Center - Michael Caprio\, Jeffr ey Velez\, Ed Wilson URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/RCTMFU/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-WE8REL@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T110000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T115000 DESCRIPTION:This talk focuses on a project with medical students in Alamos\ , Sonora\, Mexico to develop affordable delivery drones that can get urgen t medical supplies to remote communities. What currently takes days to rea ch by mule through mountainous terrain can hopefully be accomplished in mi nutes by air. This talk chronicles the evolution from off-the-shelf hobby planes to locally-built\, 3D-printed aircraft capable of autonomous waypoi nt missions. The speakers will discuss the technical choices behind their current $1000 prototype (and how they plan to cut costs in half)\, alongsi de the organizational structure they’re developing to sustain this work. Recently\, they established “club guilas” with local medical students - one of whom has completed pilot training for the test aircraft. The big gest challenges faced aren’t the technical ones\, but rather organizatio nal sustainability: how to transition from a project driven by visiting en gineers to one owned and operated by local communities. Plans will be shar ed for creating a federated network of university clubs\, and the blueprin t for a lean nonprofit structure to support them. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Print\, Build\, Fly\, Heal: 3D-Printed Autonomous Planes for Medica l Delivery in Rural Mexico - Dana Gretton\, Jaguar Kristeller URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/WE8REL/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-W38PRK@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T110000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T120000 DESCRIPTION:Make and drink tea from different herbs\, learn about these her bs from an organoleptic and phytochemical perspective\, and discuss differ ent ways to prepare herbal remedies. Introduce herbal allies for nervous s ystem regulation\, stress\, and sleep - especially for tech and digital wo rkers. There will be a tea tasting with basics ingredients. Making tinctur es\, flower essences\, and/or essential oils may be touched upon. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop B / Tobin 221 SUMMARY:How to Make Herbal Medicinal Teas to Support Heath and Wellbeing - Meredith URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/W38PRK/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-WS7XRK@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T110000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T113000 DESCRIPTION:The Blockathon is a digital censorship/shutdown environment\, p resented as a gamified CTF experience. It is a technical obstacle course a nd an awareness raising exhibit\, exploring the realities faced by users a round the world facing Internet shutdowns. Participants are challenged to break out from the virtualized network environments over a series of level s of increasing complexity. \nThis Village is led by: \nDmitri Vitaliev (Bio: https://equalit.ie/about-us/#team-member-37619) \nand \nJeremy Ye n (Bio: https://equalit.ie/about-us/#team-member-37662) DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Blockathon Digital Escape Room (Day 3) - Unnamed user URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/WS7XRK/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-VTAQXM@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T110000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T130000 DESCRIPTION:Learn how to design and create your own book from start to fini sh. Explore different binding techniques\, paper selection and preparation \, cover design and materials\, basic bookbinding tools and their uses\, a nd most importantly take part in a discussion of archival materials\, docu mentation\, and preservation. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop C / Tobin 223 SUMMARY:Book Binding (part 1) - Annika Santhanam URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/VTAQXM/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-TYD38N@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T110000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T115000 DESCRIPTION:Over the last two decades digital surveillance has become baked into our daily lives. Your current and past location\, who you’re in co ntact with\, habits/interests\, sensor data\, and a trove of other persona l information is constantly being sent to third parties by the smartphone that is nearly always carried on us. What would it look like if we reconsi dered the mobile phone entirely\, putting extra emphasis on privacy and in tentional disconnection via open source hardware and software? This talk w ill follow Wesley’s journey to do just that\, starting at the conception of the idea\, getting acquainted with mobile networks/operators\, obtaini ng proprietary datasheets\, designing hardware\, failed/successful prototy pes\, the current state of the project (along with demos)\, and how any in terested parties can get involved. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:The Trials and Tribulations of Building Your Own Phone - Wesley App ler URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/TYD38N/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-KZZVJB@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T113000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T120000 DESCRIPTION:The Fediverse Village is the place for social web hackers to ge t together at HOPE. Stop by to meet Fediverse developers\, learn about pro tocols and platforms\, and participate in conversations about the future o f open social networking systems. On Saturday at 2 pm\, there will be a wo rkshop on Fediverse governance\, including how to set up network cooperati ves to run social networks. On Sunday at 2 pm\, there will be a Fediverse mini-hackathon for developing new and extending old protocols and platform s. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Fediverse Village (Day 3) - Unnamed user URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/KZZVJB/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-VSFKQD@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T120000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T120000 DESCRIPTION:You’ve got a leak\, a name\, or a suspicious company. What’ s your next move? In a world where corruption thrives in the shadows\, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) provides the inf rastructure to bring truth to light. At the core is Aleph\, a powerful dat a platform built to help investigators follow the money and uncover comple x networks across diverse sources. Bring your own data or explore the pres enters’ - the OCCRP data team collects and curates four billion records from nearly 200 countries\, ranging from corporate registries and sanction s lists to court filings and leaked documents. This session will walk thro ugh how Aleph powers live investigations\, transforming raw\, chaotic data into structured insights that expose the actors and assets behind fraud a nd abuse of power. Designed by journalists\, researchers\, and developers on the frontlines\, Aleph is more than a tool - it’s a global community working together to uncover the truth. What will you find? DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:Turning Leaks Into Leads With OCCRP Aleph - Ezana Ceman\, Klil Eden URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/VSFKQD/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-F3RXXT@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T120000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T133000 DESCRIPTION:Learn how to light up LED strips with a cheap Arduino and make your life trippy and beautiful! For total beginners - no knowledge needed at all. LED strips have become really inexpensive. And many people have cr eated easy methods of controlling the color and brightness of individual L EDs in LED strips. This workshop will show you one easy and fun way to con trol LED strips\, and to make them do what you want. You’ll learn everyt hing you need to know to use existing Arduino programs - and how to hack A rduino programs - to control the colors in your world with LED strips. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop A / Tobin 219 SUMMARY:LED Strips Everywhere for Everyone! - Mitch Altman URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/F3RXXT/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-MGC9PK@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T120000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T123000 DESCRIPTION:The Hackerspace Village is organized by some of New York City ’s local hackerspaces. They are all nonprofit and 100 percent volunteer- run. \n \n_NYCResistor_ has been in operation since 2007 and has been a hacker clubhouse with open weekly hack and craft nights\, as well as holdi ng workshops and classes on many topics. Their space in Boerum Hill is hom e to many tools\, components\, doodads and art\, and has been a welcoming community for all. \n \n_Hack Manhattan_ is a place for people to come t ogether and socialize\, work on projects\, and share knowledge. They welco me anyone interested in art\, craft\, and technology. Whether you’re int erested in electronics or gardening\, textiles or 3D printing\, you’re i nvited to come\, work\, and be part of the community. \n \n_Fat Cat Fab Lab_ since 2013 has been a hub for artists\, students\, engineers\, hobbyi sts\, startups\, and meetups to gather and grow through 3D printing\, lase r cutting\, CNC routing\, sewing\, electronics\, photography\, and more. \n \n_The hackerspace formerly known as Woodbine_ is also participating. \n \nThis is the village to learn about upcoming workshops\, meetups\, a nd parties. Talk about hackerspace design patterns. Swap stories about pro jects and organization strategies in case you want to join a hackerspace o r start your own! DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Hackerspace Village (Day 3) - Bufo URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/MGC9PK/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-B3NHFP@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T120000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T125000 DESCRIPTION:Palestinian\, Israeli\, and international anti-occupation activ ists in Israel/Palestine have been using cameras to deter and document vio lence from Israeli security forces and settlers for around two decades. Hu man rights organizations first started distributing cameras in the mid-200 0s to facilitate documentation\, and today\, essentially every anti-occupa tion activist in the West Bank and Jerusalem carries some combination of v ideo cameras\, smartphones\, and body cameras to deter and document state- settler violence. The activists also take it upon themselves to take the v ideos to journalists\, human rights organizations\, courts\, and elsewhere \; recently\, this activism was the focus of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land. This talk will describe how activists organize\, what happ ens to the footage\, how this activism changed after October 7th\, and wha t this all means for thinking about counter-surveillance as a strategic re sponse to state violence. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:Counter-Surveillance as Activism: Using Cameras Against State Viole nce in Israel/Palestine - Aman Abhishek URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/B3NHFP/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-J8JTV7@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T120000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T140000 DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you’ll learn to write bad USB scripts to aut omate computer hacking using a cute\, cat-themed hacking tool called the N ugget. You’ll learn to write scripts to get computers of any operating s ystem to do your bidding in seconds\, and how to automate nearly any desir ed action remotely through its Wi-Fi interface. If you’re looking for an introduction to simple scripting that’s a little more spicy\, this clas s is for you! DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Script Kitty Village SUMMARY:Learn Bad USB Hacking With the Bluetooth Nugget - Kody Kinzie URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/J8JTV7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-GLP3WM@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T123000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T130000 DESCRIPTION:The mission of the Ham Radio Village is to deliver high-quality and innovative amateur radio related educational content\, hands-on exper iences\, and license testing sessions online and in-person. The more peopl e know about amateur radio\, the more safe\, secure\, functional\, and inn ovative our wireless products\, services\, and experiments will be. \n \ nLearn how you can join the team of dedicated volunteers responsible for g enerating all new research\, giving talks and demonstrations at events\, b uilding and testing experiments\, as well as offering support to the gener al ham radio community. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Ham Radio Village (Day 3) - Unnamed user URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/GLP3WM/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-VUB9KM@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T123000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T143000 DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop introduces attendees to OpenSaysMe\, a v oice-activated terminal launcher using offline AI models\, and PrivacySafe Chat\, a secure chat application leveraging 3NWeb protocols. Participants will learn to set up voice recognition tools\, launch terminal commands v ia voice\, and explore secure\, metadata-minimizing communication through PrivacySafe Chat over 3NWeb’s federated approach. By the end\, participa nts will have functional\, privacy-first applications on their devices. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop B / Tobin 221 SUMMARY:Voice-Activated Terminal and OpenSaysMe: Privacy-Centric Tools for the Future - Marcia Wilbur URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/VUB9KM/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-TL3VWY@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T130000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T145000 DESCRIPTION:This is a brainstorming session together with the audience. The panel will talk and unravel a bit about the past and present\, and try to find a shared vision of where we are or should be heading. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:The Computer Underground Scene - Past\, Present\, and Future - TMZ\ , Skyper\, John Threat\, Bill Budington URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/TL3VWY/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-YMARWN@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T130000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T135000 DESCRIPTION:This presentation explores how communities are developing resil ient information-sharing systems that outperform traditional journalism. D rawing from research on independent journalism in China\, Patrick will exa mine how these organic networks function as advanced social technologies t hat challenge conventional understanding of information distribution. The talk invites the HOPE community to reimagine information infrastructure th at can withstand authoritarian control\, resist corporate manipulation\, a nd genuinely serve community needs through collaborative problem-solving a nd the application of security expertise in distributed systems. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:New Journalism: Reimagining Information Networks From the Ground Up - Patrick Boehler URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/YMARWN/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-RFRGB7@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T130000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T133000 DESCRIPTION:Toilets on the Air (TOTA) is an exciting new contest for licens ed radio amateurs during HOPE_16. Compete to make the most voice\, CW\, an d digital contacts with other attendees for points and awards like “Work ed All Toilets.” Use the TOTA web site hope-16.totawatch.de to announce which of the designated restrooms you’re outside of and log your contact s. Search the HOPE wiki for “TOTA” to get more info.\nActivity organiz ed by N2YCR\, an amateur radio club affiliated with the NYC Resistor hacke rspace in Brooklyn. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Villages (Merillac Terrace) SUMMARY:Toilets on the Air Contest (Day 3) - Unnamed user URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/RFRGB7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-CFSQPS@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T130000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T135000 DESCRIPTION:This talk explores the evolution of ATM hacking\, from classic physical attacks to modern software exploits\, using two real-world case s tudies. Roman will demonstrate how cybercriminals bypass security measures and why banks often stay silent. Attendees will see a live demo of a cust om “flusher device” built for a tabletop coin dispenser (reverse-engin eered from eBay)\, highlighting vulnerabilities in cash-handling systems. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:ATM Hacking: Past and Present - Roman Pushkin URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/CFSQPS/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-38J3GL@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T140000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T150000 DESCRIPTION:The mathematics behind signal processing is beautiful\, useful\ , and approachable with a pre-calculus level of math. This workshop will g o over a wide variety of useful signal processing topics that will surely be useful in your hacking journey! Fundamental mathematical tools will be explored\, with an emphasis on visual demonstrations such as Fourier analy sis (DFT and FFT)\, convolution\, and linear systems. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop A / Tobin 219 SUMMARY:Intro to Mathematics of Signal Processing - Kevin Baragona URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/38J3GL/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-QEFL7N@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T140000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T145000 DESCRIPTION:As AI technology expands across both benign and malicious appli cations\, our understanding of the attack surface must evolve to account f or emergent properties in complex systems. In large language models\, thes e emergent behaviors create novel classes of vulnerabilities that are not only unpatched\, but largely unrecognized. By systematically manipulating the model’s limited perception of reality\, attackers can induce cascadi ng failures that go far beyond traditional filter bypasses\, exposing fund amental weaknesses in the internal logic and contextual binding of these s ystems. This session will unpack how these vulnerabilities work\, walk thr ough real examples\, and explore the far-reaching implications for AI secu rity\, governance\, and safety. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Exploiting Emergent Property-Based Vulnerabilities in Large Languag e Models - David Kuszmar URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/QEFL7N/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-XCXJPM@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T140000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T150000 DESCRIPTION:Learn how to design and create your own book from start to fini sh. Explore different binding techniques\, paper selection and preparation \, cover design and materials\, basic bookbinding tools and their uses\, a nd most importantly take part in a discussion of archival materials\, docu mentation\, and preservation. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Workshop C / Tobin 223 SUMMARY:Book Binding (part 2) - Annika Santhanam URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/XCXJPM/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-UNCXDB@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T140000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T145000 DESCRIPTION:Nym is the first decentralized noise-generating mixnet to provi sion real-world network anonymity to Internet users even against nation-st ate adversaries. The aim here is to supersede existing VPNs in order to fi ght increasingly more powerful authoritarianism and surveillance. Unlike t raditional centralized VPNs that can be de-anonymized by a global passive adversary - like the NSA - based on their traffic patterns\, Nym adds nois e (“cover traffic”) to existing Internet communications. Similar to To r\, Nym routes each packet separately over a decentralized network of serv ers\, but unlike Tor\, mixes traffic and adds noise at each hop. After bei ng introduced at HOPE five years ago\, NymVPN has now shipped. NymVPN is a n easy to use app for all major operating systems that makes using the Nym network as easy as using a traditional VPN for ordinary people\, with bot h a “fast” and “anonymous” mode. The “fast” mode features spee ds comparable to centralized VPNs using the same decentralized network as the mixnet\, but without mixing. Via the SDK\, the Nym mixnet remains free to use by hackers to build the next generation of privacy infrastructure. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:NymVPN: The First Real-World Decentralized Noise-Generating Mixnet for Anonymity - Harry Halpin URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/UNCXDB/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-X3KGNQ@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T150000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T155000 DESCRIPTION:In an era where transgression has been co-opted by reactionary forces\, how can we reclaim subversion as a tool for positive change? Hist orically\, countercultures\, hackers\, and artists have used disruption to challenge power structures\, expose hypocrisy\, and expand the boundaries of what is possible. Yet today\, the same methods - culture jamming\, med ia pranks\, and ideological infiltration - are increasingly wielded by ult ra-right movements to erode democratic values and spread reactionary narra tives.\nThis talk will explore how we can re-hack the hacker mindset: How can we use transgressivity in ways that are constructive rather than destr uctive? How do we subvert without merely burning things down? Can we retoo l the aesthetics and tactics of countercultural rebellion to push society forward instead of backward?\nThrough historical examples\, personal exper iences\, and a healthy dose of mischievous strategy\, this talk will try t o outline actionable ways to engage in cultural hacking that disrupt oppre ssive systems while reinforcing community\, inclusivity\, and progressive values. Because giving up on the tools of subversion means surrendering th e battlefield. And that\, phreaky phriends\, is not an option. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:How to Be Positively Transgressive: Hacking Culture for Good - Joha nnes Grenzfurthner URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/X3KGNQ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-PSBSHY@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T150000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T170000 DESCRIPTION:Want to become a Wi-Fi investigator? You can uncover hidden cam eras\, network intruders\, and more with the Wi-Fi Nugget! In this worksho p you’ll use a cute\, cat-shaped microcontroller board to catch hackers using common Wi-Fi hacking tools like a Wi-Fi Pineapple\, hunt down suspic ious Wi-Fi devices like hidden cameras\, and detect jamming attacks. Atten dees will explore how low-cost microcontrollers can be used to unmask and track down Wi-Fi hacking tools\, or locate unwanted devices intruding on y our local network. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Script Kitty Village SUMMARY:Cat-Shaped Wi-Fi Defender: Hands-on Hacker Hunting With Microcontro llers - Kody Kinzie URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/PSBSHY/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-BKST8T@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T150000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T155000 DESCRIPTION:This talk explores an experiment in giving AI system-wide acces s to compete on Hack The Box (HTB). The talk details the development of a semiautonomous workflow for capture the flag (CTF) competitions\, involvin g jailbreaks\, LLM switching\, and hardware. Through iterative diagrams\, the talk traces how the workflow evolved as the AI improved at capturing f lags. This presentation considers how this CTF solving AI slop might exten d to real world scenarios like penetration testing\, red teaming\, and bug bounty hunting. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:How I Used and Abused LLMs to Get Top 250 on HTB - Rambo Anderson-Y ou URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/BKST8T/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-EN9T7T@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T150000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T155000 DESCRIPTION:Over the past several decades\, the scientific process has reli ed more and more on computational analysis of data to produce digital arti facts. Fields like molecular biology\, neuroscience\, linguistics\, and as trophysics\, to name a few\, have been revolutionized by this trend to the point that computational workflows are ubiquitous. Although most of these workflows are very similar at a high level - collecting data\, analyzing it with code\, and publishing the resulting figures - implementation detai ls differ widely.\nWhile there exist standards such as the FAIR Guiding Pr inciples for organizing and sharing data\, there are not widely adopted st andards for reliably regenerating analyses from said data\, especially acr oss compute environments. This talk presents an open framework for archive d\, reproducible\, and transparent science (ARTS) that aims to do exactly this - by packaging data\, code\, and figures in containers and uploading it to a persistent\, trusted\, and accessible archive. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:The ARTS Open Framework - Sabar Dasgupta URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/EN9T7T/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-DVLB93@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T160000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T165000 DESCRIPTION:America’s transition from a literary society to one shaped by social media and AI has revolutionized how we communicate\, process infor mation\, and engage politically. AI’s conversational nature deepens this shift\, influencing culture and cognition. This talk will explore these n ew realities and provide insights into how to navigate them. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:The Political and AI Singularity Are Inevitable - Or Are They? - Ro el Schouwenberg URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/DVLB93/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-YMDXMJ@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T160000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T165000 DESCRIPTION:Projects are notoriously hard for developers to manage even wit h project managers\, budget limits\, and deadlines. Often in hacking and c ivic tech\, we are our own PMs\, funders\, and timekeepers\, which means p rojects can simultaneously have no budget and unlimited budget. Since a co mmunity is not paying for a particular feature\, they have no “I think w e’ve reached where we want to stop spending” moment\, so when is somet hing done? It doesn’t cost our coworkers to ask for more features\, so w hen are they asking too much? Travis will talk about his experiences as a professional nonprofit legal aid developer and as a volunteer project lead to explore what’s helped him when working with nebulous conditions arou nd specific requirements. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:Planning a Project That Has No Budget - Travis Southard URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/YMDXMJ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-8Y9D9Z@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T160000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T175000 DESCRIPTION:Learn how ICEBlock has empowered over a million users nationwid e to report immigration and customs enforcement activities anonymously\, d espite government pushback. Discover how you can use your tech skills to d rive change and advocate for causes you believe in. Plus\, stick around fo r a Q&A session where you can interact directly with the creator!\nThis ta lk will be remote due to the targeting of the speaker by the current admin istration. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:ICEBlock and the Age of Digital Activism - Joshua Aaron URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/8Y9D9Z/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-9XLG7H@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T170000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T175000 DESCRIPTION:We’ve been grappling with evolving issues around online priva cy for years now\, but the recent burst in use of AI or LLMs (large langua ge models) has quickly introduced new and sometimes alarming privacy conce rns for both users and those creating AI experiences to consider. This tal k will take a look at six specific areas where AI is undermining privacy a nd discuss what\, if anything\, we can do about them.\nThe six areas to be discussed are: lack of transparency with data sharing\, accidental exposu re of personal data\, reversing data anonymization\, deceptive design patt erns\, AI listening in everywhere\, and malicious misuse of AI.\nTo end on a constructive note\, eight guidelines that designers and developers can follow to ensure they’re focusing on privacy when working with AI will b e discussed. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Little Theatre SUMMARY:AI Is Undermining Our Privacy. What Can We Do About It? - Robert St ribley URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/9XLG7H/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-B9AHJQ@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T170000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T175000 DESCRIPTION:Third spaces - those vital\, informal gathering places between home and work - have long been central to hacker culture\, but they’re v anishing. This talk will explore why third spaces matter more than ever fo r connection\, creativity\, and counterculture\, and how we can rebuild th em in a world increasingly fragmented by gentrification\, digital monopoli es\, and social isolation. From hackerspaces to IRC to local meetups\, Jac k will trace our roots and offer ideas for rekindling authentic community\ , both online and off. DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Tobin SUMMARY:The Struggle for Connection in a Fragmented World: Rebuilding Third Spaces - Jack Gangi URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/B9AHJQ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-hope16-PAYXSX@schedule.hope.net DTSTART;TZID=EST:20250817T180000 DTEND;TZID=EST:20250817T185000 DESCRIPTION:Nothing lasts forever and that even applies to HOPE (the confer ence\, not the concept). We will reminisce about what happened this weeken d as if it was a decade ago. And we can guarantee there will be many fun s tories to share. If you’re really lucky\, you’ll get to help us clean up! DTSTAMP:20260517T022459Z LOCATION:Marillac Auditorium SUMMARY:HOPE_16 Closing Ceremonies - URL:https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/PAYXSX/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR