The killer ROOTCON lineup emerges from the careful review of hundreds of submissions by a team of skilled hackers, researchers, and infosec professionals. The individuals who serve as ROOTCON's screening team ensure that quality standards and technical complexity along with genuine hacker culture remain intact.

The CFP Review Board is responsible for:
- Reviewing and scoring talk submissions
- Ensuring technical and thematic alignment with ROOTCON 19: Augmented Threats
- Promoting diversity of thought, background, and topic
- Identifying fresh voices and underground talent
- Filtering out vendor pitches and weak sauce

Each submission goes through a review process, followed by group deliberation and curation to finalize the roster.

A mix of OGs, operators, researchers, tinkerers, and breakers. Each brings their own flavor to the table—from red and blue teams to threat intel, malware research, IoT, and hacker culture.

Check them out at CFP Review Board Page

We have prepared a detailed guide containing all the information you need for ROOTCON 19 to ensure a smooth experience. The information provided covers the event schedule along with details about speakers and key activities while giving essential navigation tips for the convention.

First-time attendees and veteran ROOTCON participants should both embody the hacker mindset while remaining curious and fully appreciating each experience.

The conference is packed with a variety of activities that will test your skills, expand your knowledge, and connect you with the hacker community. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:

- Keynote Talks & Presentations
- Villages & Workshops
- Hacker Jeopardy
- Capture The Flag
- Networking Opportunities
- Exclusive ROOTCON Swags

Download the Con-Goers Guide to RC19 (PDF)

ROOTCON 19 explores the fusion of AI, automation, and cyber warfare, where human intelligence collides with machine-driven threats. As technology evolves, so do the risks—AI-powered malware, deepfake deception, and adversarial machine learning redefine the hacker battlefield. The challenge? Adapting, outsmarting, and hacking the system before it hacks you.

Book Assignment
In a world shaped by AI, automation, and cyber warfare, what happens when technology dictates every aspect of human life? At ROOTCON 19, we dive into Aldous Huxley's A Brave New World—a book that eerily mirrors today's cyber landscape, where control, surveillance, and engineered realities blur the lines between security and suppression.

Huxley's dystopian masterpiece explores themes of:
Technology vs. Freedom - Who controls the algorithms that shape our lives?
Artificial Intelligence & Social Engineering - Predictive behaviors, mind control, and biohacking.
Surveillance State - How data is weaponized to maintain control.
Human vs. Machine Autonomy - Are we truly free in a hyper-connected world?

ROOTCON 19 is not just an event—it's an experience. Welcome to the future, where the threats are augmented, and so are you.

Look N Feel
Fuses hacker aesthetics with futuristic AI warfare. The look and feel embrace a high-tech vibe, balancing dark, mysterious tones with electric neon highlights.

Color Palette

After careful consideration, discussions, and evaluating the best possible venue for our ever-growing hacker community, ROOTCON 19 is making a bold move! We’re thrilled to announce that ROOTCON 19 will take place at Royce Hotel in Clark, Pampanga!

Why Clark?
ROOTCON has always been about delivering an immersive and cutting-edge hacker conference experience. With the overwhelming success of past events, we needed a venue that could accommodate our growing community while still maintaining the unique hacker vibes and feel we all love.

Why Royce Hotel stood out?
- More room for talks, villages, and workshops. No more cramming into tight spaces!
- A top-tier conference venue with the latest tech infrastructure to support our high-energy hacker con.
- Located just minutes away from Clark International Airport (CRK), making it more convenient for international and local attendees.
- Conference during the day, unwind at the casino, restaurants, or nearby entertainment hubs at night.
- Clark is a booming tech and innovation hub, perfect for ROOTCON’s mission of fostering cybersecurity awareness and hacker culture.

ROOTCON 19 is all about elevating the hacker experience while staying true to our roots of education, community, and hacking excellence. This move to Royce Hotel and Casino is just another step toward making ROOTCON bigger, better, and bolder than ever before.

Start prepping your cutting-edge research, book your flights & accommodations early, and get ready to join the best hacker conference in the Philippines to date.

As the final moments of ROOTCON 18 come to a close, we're taking a step back to soak it all in. What an incredible journey it's been! From jaw-dropping hacks, inspiring talks, and unforgettable community vibes -- we couldn't have asked for a better turnout.

A massive shoutout to our amazing sponsors, speakers, and attendees who made this event truly special. Your energy is what keeps the ROOTCON spirit alive year after year.

But wait -- we're not done yet! Stay tuned for the ROOTCON 18 archives, where you'll be able to relive all the best moments and catch up on anything you might have missed.

Thank you for being part of the hacking family, and get ready for what's next. ROOTCON 19 is coming!

Until then, stay curious, stay secure, and keep hacking!

ROOTCON ❤️ you!