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

Schedule

  • 9:00AM — Registration
  • 9:45AM — Boarding
  • 10:00AM — Boat Departs
  • 2:00PM — Return to Dock

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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Food & Drink

Brunch is provided. Wine, beer, and spirits available for purchase - bring ID.

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Lightning Strikes

Working on something cool? Want to share a thing? Show up ready to present! You've got the ideas, we've got the projector.

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Flock Together

Join a birds-of-a-feather table to engage in constructive conversatioon about timely cybersecurity topics, moderated by local industry professionals.

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Get Out of Your Shell

Meet new people in a small, intimate setting. Make friends. Make plans. Make LinkedIN connections.

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Game On

Participate in security-themed tabletop games. (Limited spaces available).

All Aboard!

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