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    Call for Trainers: DEF CON Training 2027

    Event Description

    This Call for Trainers (CFT) will serve as the application for all DEF CON Training sessions in 2027, excluding Singapore in March (CFT closed Oct 5; exceptions may be made for outstanding submissions). 

    Events and dates are still being finalized, and we will reach out to confirm your availability when locations and dates are confirmed. You will have the opportunity to select training opportunities of interest at the end of the form. We're also providing the opportunity to opt-in to a catalog of courses available when we receive inquiries about private training offerings.

    Training sessions currently under consideration include:

    • March Singapore training (DEF CON SG2) - CFT closed (Exceptions may be made for outstanding submissions)

    • International training - Europe (under consideration - likely late April/early May)

    • US-based training (likely May-June; standalone)

    • August Las Vegas Training (DEF CON 35) (during and after DEF CON)

    • Fall Singapore/Southeast Asia training (likely around Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW); standalone)

    • Middle East training (DEF CON Middle East; dates TBD - likely November-December)

    • Virtual training (likely pilot in 2027; very limited offerings)

    Note all sessions and dates are tentative and subject to change. Other dates and locations may be added.

    Submission Deadline - November 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

    DEF CON has been one of the world’s leading cybersecurity communities for more than three decades, known for convening industry, government, and independent experts to exchange advanced knowledge and practical skills. Building on this tradition, DEF CON Training delivers intensive courses taught by recognized global instructors. DEF CON Training courses offer hands-on instruction in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

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    Course Guidelines

    Courses should be one, two, three days, or four days long, providing about 8 hours of content per day. This timing should include any exams or capstone activities. Strong applications will include all information requested in the application and will include novel approaches or unique topics.

    New! All courses for DEF CON Training must offer a proficiency evaluation for students, which will be included in the course price for all registrants. The structure of the proficiency evaluation is flexible, but it should include a clearly-defined assessment of the student’s knowledge of the course material.

    If you plan to submit multiple courses, please submit a separate application for each. No more than five (5) applications are allowed per entity (individual, training team, or organization).

    DEF CON Training Policies

    All submissions, including those from returning trainers, will be evaluated by the training review board through a competitive process. Accepted courses will be posted on the DEF CON Training website. DEF CON Training will provide promotion and administrative support. Gross revenue for each course will be split evenly (50% to each party) between DEF CON Training and the trainer(s), based on the price set together. 

    Taxes may be withheld from trainer payouts to comply with local regulations. For example, Singapore statute requires that withholding tax be taken from the trainer's portion before payment, unless the trainer provides documentation to support relief under a double taxation agreement between Singapore and their country of residence.

    Trainers are responsible for their own travel to and from the Training venue and for their accommodation during Training days.

    Trainers are responsible for any specialized or per-student equipment required for their training.

    Please reach out to training@defcon.org with any questions.

    Submission Instructions

    Please submit your application using this form. 

    If you’re having trouble with the link, copy the following link into your browser and submit your application: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/z2f4igJPuu

    Send any questions to training@defcon.org. 

    The submission deadline is 11:59 PM Pacific Time on November 13, 2026. Reviews may begin on a rolling basis prior to the deadline.