ROOTCON 20 is now accepting submissions.

We’re looking for work that’s real. Technical, practical, and grounded in experience. Offensive, defensive, hardware, software, networks, humans—if it matters to the community, it belongs here.

Show us what you’ve built, broken, tested, or learned. New research is good. Clear, usable knowledge is better. If someone can walk away from your talk knowing something they didn’t before, you’re on the right track.

No need for polish. No need for a big name. Just bring something worth sharing.

CFP is open.

Submit your talk at: https://rootcon.org/html/rc20/callforpapers

The wait is over—registration for ROOTCON 20 is officially open.

This year is more than just another conference—it’s a return to where it all began. A full-circle moment where the community that built ROOTCON meets the new wave ready to take it even further.

Whether you’ve been here since the early days or you’re stepping in for the first time, ROOTCON 20 is your space—and this one will be extra special.

Earlybird promo code use: RC20HOMECOMING 15% OFF until May 20 only!

If you’ve been on the fence, this is your moment—head straight to REGISTER

The Call for Sponsors for ROOTCON 20 is now live.

For our 20th year, we’re doing a few things differently. We’re opening the call for sponsors earlier than usual so everyone has enough time to prepare and plan for what we expect to be a big ROOTCON celebration.

ROOTCON has always been about the community—people who build, break, defend, and share what they learn along the way. Sponsoring ROOTCON isn’t just about putting up a logo. It’s about showing up, engaging with the community, and being part of the conversations that happen throughout the event.

If your organization has been looking for a way to support the community and be part of ROOTCON 20, now’s your chance to step in and take part.

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The Elite Sponsorship tier for ROOTCON 20 is a highly exclusive category, limited to one (1) organization only.

Selection for this tier is conducted through a screened application and evaluation process and is not first-come, first-served. Applications are reviewed with a strong emphasis on meaningful community engagement and participation, in alignment with ROOTCON’s values and culture.

Organizations that apply but are not selected for the Elite Sponsorship will be automatically considered for the Platinum Sponsorship tier, subject to availability and confirmation.

Application Acceptance: Jan. 16 to Feb. 20, 2026
Announcement of Elite Sponsor: Feb. 25, 2026

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For those who value privacy and resilience, ROOTCON is now available via the Tor network.

You can now access a full mirror of our official website, same content, and same experience, just through a privacy-focused channel.

ROOTCON has always stood for freedom of access, privacy, and information security. This mirror provides a censorship-resistant way to reach the ROOTCON resources, especially for researchers, students, and attendees behind restrictive networks.

Official .onion address
Main: dg2ypnqq6nhwxgvra6wlj47vrgubnlqngvu55m7hzhns7tu2t4bvqeyd.onion
Media: yhhbik2fc7vn2xj3ez4oi3peke43l3xftp3jeb57lm2uazbxwksofdqd.onion

Always verify the .onion link via rootcon.org

We will also be deploying an onion mirror for media.rootcon.org soon, so archived content and media assets can be accessed privately through Tor as well.

Bookmark it. Keep private.

The chaos, the knowledge, and the unforgettable moments of ROOTCON 19: Augmented Threats are now officially archived. Whether you missed a talk, want to revisit your favorite session, or just relive the vibe, the ROOTCON 19 Archives have got you covered.

ROOTCON 19 was more than just a conference — it was a convergence of hackers, researchers, tinkerers, and breakers. From the villages and workshops to the legendary Zero Hour Party, you helped redefine what Connected Realities truly meant.

Now, the archives stand as a digital vault of everything we’ve built together. Take a trip down memory lane, revisit your favorite moments, and enjoy the archives.

The first batch of archives is now live
Visit the ROOTCON 19 Archives page