Hackboat 2025

The unconference that floats - a BSides Portland production.

Secure Your Spot
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Event Info

When

Friday

June 6th, 2025

10-2pm

Where

110 SE Caruthers St, Portland, Oregon, 97214 (by OMSI)

Schedule

  • 9:00AM — Setup/Prep
  • 9:45AM — Boarding
  • 10:00AM — Boat Departs
  • 2:00PM (or sooner) — Return

What is an unconference?

Unconferences reduce the usual emphasis on formal workshops and talks of the traditional conference structure and instead focus on informal connections.

What does this mean? We threw out the schedule! (Okay, not all of it — you do have to show up on time or the boat will leave without you.) But, there's no talk tracks. No CFP. Just people and fun stuff to do — this con is ALL HallwayCon.

What's Happening Onboard

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Find Your Level

We have something for everyone, from quiet activities to raucous debates over security methodologies.

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Touch Glass

Craft table with hands-on hobbies to fend off burnout.

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Flock Together

Birds-of-a-feather tables for collaboration and idea sharing.

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Get Personal

Meet new people in a small, intimate setting.

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Game On

Backdoors & Breaches and a security-themed TTRPG.

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Food & Drink

Lunch provided. Wine, beer, and spirits available for purchase.

All Aboard!

Ready to set sail with us? Reserve your berth on the Hackboat by clicking the button below!