Nov 22, 2025
CTF Cancellation Announcement
We want to apologize, but the CTF for GuildCon has been cancelled due to low interest. We weren't able to get enough participants or enough volunteers to run it properly, and we don't want to deliver anything less than a solid experience.
Refunds: Everyone who was planning to attend only for the CTF will receive a full refund. For refunds, please email [email protected] or send a DM on Discord to xchaos. Please include the email you used to register. We can refund you online, or if you prefer, we can refund you in person today when you arrive.
Future CTF Event: We will be hosting a separate CTF event in about three months, and that one will include a cash prize for first place. More details will be shared soon.
Sorry again from the entire Guild team, and thank you for understanding.
Nov 22, 2025
Workshop Registration Now Open!
Workshops are now available for registration! We have two amazing hands-on workshops today:
- Bug Bounty Workshop (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) - Learn to find vulnerabilities and earn money! $200 (includes Guild Con admission) - Limited to 10 people
- Meshtastic Workshop (2:30 PM - 4:00 PM) - Build your own mesh communication device with Heltec V3 and custom 3D printed enclosure! $75 (includes Guild Con admission) - Limited to 10 people
Register for workshops now before spots fill up! Visit the Workshops page for full details.
Note: The Drum Machine workshop has been cancelled.
Nov 22, 2025
Dinner & Sponsors Update
Dinner Update: Dinner will be served starting at 5:30 PM today. The schedule will be adjusted to accommodate the meal service - updated schedule will be announced during the conference!
Thank You to Our Sponsors: We're excited to announce our confirmed sponsors:
- Champion Sponsor: BSidesPGH - Thank you for supporting the Pittsburgh security community!
- Supporter Sponsor: CCAC Ethical Hacking class (Professor Paula Shubock and students) - CIT-254-AC01, Fall 2025
Check out the Sponsors page to see all our amazing supporters!
Nov 19, 2025
Final Speakers Added & Schedule Update!
We've added our final two evening speakers to complete the lineup! Check out Giselle M Akal's inspiring talk on breaking into cybersecurity as a nontraditional learner, and John Franolich & Zachary Jones discussing AI-enabled adaptive learning for cybersecurity workforce development.
Important Schedule Note: The timeline will be adjusted slightly to accommodate meal service. Guild Con will feature breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the day! The full food menu will be posted on the site as soon as everything is finalized. Stay tuned for updates!
Nov 14, 2025
Complete Speaker Lineup Announced!
We're thrilled to announce our complete speaker lineup with 12 speakers across 11 talks! Check out the Talks page to see all confirmed speakers. Click on any talk to view detailed descriptions and speaker bios.
What's New:
- Interactive Talks & Schedule Pages: Beautiful new tile-based design - click any session for full details
- Full Day Schedule: Complete timeline from doors opening at 9:00 AM through evening sessions
- Workshop Details: 3 hands-on workshops announced (Bug Bounty, Meshtastic, Drum Machine) - limited to 10 people each
- New Speakers Added: Dean Galitsis (Wireless Security), ART (Firmware Extraction), Grey Fox, and more!
Workshop registration opens the day of or day before the event. Follow our social media for announcements!
Nov 13, 2025
CFP is Now Closed - Thank You!
Our Call for Papers has officially closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted talk proposals! We're excited to review all submissions and will be announcing our speaker lineup soon.
Please RSVP: To help us plan for food and refreshments, please make sure you've registered for your tickets at Humanitix so we know how much food to buy. Thank you!
Sep 15, 2025
CFP Now Open!
Submit your talk proposals for Guild Con 2025. We're looking for talks on security research, hacking techniques, and defensive strategies.
Sep 15, 2025
Introducing Guild Con - An Annual Event!
Guild Con will be an annual conference celebrating our community's growth. We're starting something new for the Pittsburgh security community, and we're aiming to make it bigger and better each year. Join us as we build a flagship conference that brings together hackers, researchers, and security professionals from across the region!
