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Black Hat USA and DEF CON 2027 · Mandalay Bay and the Las Vegas Convention CenterBlack Hat USA and DEF CON 2027 video and podcast booth in Las Vegas.
Security week in Las Vegas is two events back to back: Black Hat USA at Mandalay Bay, then DEF CON at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Vendors fill the Black Hat Business Hall, and researchers fill DEF CON. This crowd is skeptical of marketing, so the content that works is technical, honest and recorded with consent.
Black Hat USA and DEF CON 2027 at a glance.
- Show dates
- Black Hat USA: July 31 to August 5, 2027. DEF CON 35: August 5 to 8, 2027.
- Good to know
- Black Hat USA is at Mandalay Bay Convention Center. DEF CON 35 is at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
- Venue
- Mandalay Bay and the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
- Who attends
- Security practitioners, CISOs, researchers, security vendors and the hacker community.
- Official site
- blackhat.com and defcon.org
One local crew for the whole show.
- Booth podcastA multi-camera podcast setup with a producer, inside your booth or suite. $750 an hour with a 3-hour minimum.
- Event video coverageYour booth, demos, speakers and side events, filmed by our crew.
- Event photosBooth, team, product and crowd photos for press, sales and social.
- Recap reelsA recap video of the show, cut for your site, YouTube and sales follow-up.
- Same-day social clipsShort vertical clips for Reels, TikTok and LinkedIn while people are still at the show.
What to film at Black Hat USA and DEF CON.
- Researcher and engineer interviews on one finding or technique each
- Podcast conversations with practitioners at your booth or suite
- Demo footage from the Business Hall
- Coverage of your customer dinners and side events
- A recap reel for LinkedIn
Before you get to the floor.
- This community cares about privacy. We only film people who have agreed to be filmed, and we keep badges and screens out of shot when asked.
- Many vendors meet customers in suites around Mandalay Bay. A suite is a quiet place for a recorded conversation.
- Keep clips technical. This audience shares substance, not slogans.
Record at our studio, too.
For a quiet, controlled recording away from the halls, our studio on South Durango is a short drive west of the Strip. We have four video podcast sets at 4160 S Durango Dr, Unit 140, with a producer running cameras, mics and lights.
Black Hat USA and DEF CON questions, answered.
When is Black Hat USA and DEF CON 2027?
Black Hat USA: July 31 to August 5, 2027. DEF CON 35: August 5 to 8, 2027. Black Hat USA is at Mandalay Bay Convention Center. DEF CON 35 is at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Dates are from the official site, checked October 6, 2026. Confirm on https://www.blackhat.com/ before you book travel.
Where is Black Hat USA and DEF CON held?
Black Hat USA and DEF CON 2027 is at Mandalay Bay and the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. G Media is based at 4160 S Durango Dr, Unit 140, so our crew and gear come from across town, not from out of state.
How much does a podcast booth at Black Hat USA and DEF CON cost?
Our convention podcast booth is $750 an hour with a 3-hour minimum. That covers the multi-camera setup, audio, lighting and a producer running it in your space. Video and photo coverage are quoted to your schedule before any deposit.
Can you post clips while the show is still running?
Yes. Same-day social clips are part of our event coverage. We can post them to your accounts or hand the edited files to your team, and the recap video follows after the show.
Can you film at DEF CON?
DEF CON has its own rules and a strong culture of consent around filming. We follow both: we film only people who agree, and we plan any coverage with you around the event's media rules.
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Exhibiting at Black Hat USA and DEF CON?
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