DEFCON Furs Talks and Events @ Queercon

A schedule of only talks and meetup events are listed on this page. Subject to change for the next few days.
More details on all types of events can be found here:
Furry Village @ DEFCON | Parties @ Queercon | Full Schedule

We teamed up with Queercon at the Alexis Park and have our own talks and meetups!

Note: Events at Alexis Park require a queercon badge (except for friday pool party events). Badges available in Queercon registration.
Note: There is a shuttle between Bally's Hotel and Alexis Park hotel. Check Shuttle Page for more information.

DEFCON Furs Furry Lounge is located at the Alexis Park Hotel in Zeus A

DEFCON Furs Furry Talks is located at the Alexis Park Hotel in Zeus C

Talks and Meetups:

• DEFCON Furs Lounge @ the Alexis Park (18+)Thurs Aug 8 | 08:00 PM - 08:15 PMOpening CeremonyPart of DEFCON Furs 0Day Wolf Kick-Off PartyKicking off DEFCON Furs and intro. Dance party to follow immediately after!
  Open to all with a Queercon pass.
• DEFCON Furs Lounge @ the Alexis Park (18+)Fri Aug 9 | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMQC Furries & Kinksters MeetupDEFCON Furs is back again hosting this Queercon event, providing a safe space where the community can meet up and share adult interests. The event is open to all genders and orientations who have an interest in furry, puppy, kink, alternative, queer, ect... Come join us to party and meet old friends and make new ones. Open to all with a Queercon pass. Cash Bar.
• DEFCON Furs Lounge @ the Alexis Park (18+)Fri Aug 9 | 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMDEFCON Pups Meet & GreetGrab your hoods, socialize with other pups, and enjoy some drinks from the cash bar at the first event hosted by DEFCON Pups! Pup hoods optional, bio dogs not permitted. No mosh at this event. Open to all with a Queercon pass. Cash Bar.
• DEFCON Furs Lounge @ the Alexis Park (18+)Fri Aug 9 | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMBeyond Binaries MixerPlease join us for DEFCON Furs's first non-binary gender identity mixer. There are not a lot of safe spaces for transgender/genderqueer individuals to meet and socialize at DEF CON, so we've taken the liberty of creating one. Are you a transgender/non-binary/gender non-conforming hacker? Come meet, connect, and form lasting friendships. There will be no gender policing here and you are free to express yourself, as yourself, in our company! Open to all with a Queercon pass. Cash Bar.
• DEFCON Furs Talks @ the Alexis Park (18+)Sat Aug 10 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMUsing Error Budgets to Expand Your Comfort ZoneDranoTheCatError Budgets are a mechanism Site Reliability Engineers use to enable teams to embrace risk while ensuring reliability targets (SLAs) won't be missed. In this talk, I will demonstrate how I've used Error Budgets in social contexts to expand my comfort zone and foster growth toward the creature I wish to be. I will discuss the process of creating "Interpersonal SLAs" with friends, colleagues, and the general public; how to measure performance and feedback; and how to apply SRE methodologies to all aspects of these endeavors.
  Open to all with a Queercon pass.
• DEFCON Furs Talks @ the Alexis Park (18+)Sat Aug 10 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMBuilding The DEFCON Furs 2019 BadgeFizz and Nightclaw"Modern SMT Circuit Board Assembly And Manufacturing - Building The DefCon Furs Badge" presenting the entire automated PCB assembly process and Q&A. This presentation will include pictures, video, alcohol (for the presenter), and all sorts of interesting and random trivia regarding the mechanics and physics of the SMT line assembly process as well as the high-tech 3D metrology used to verify solder paste prints and final assembled boards. If you design or intend to design circuit boards for manufacture this is a great way to understand what happens at the assembly house and what little things you can do with your design that will make your assembly house either love or hate you!
  Open to all with a Queercon pass.
• DEFCON Furs Talks @ the Alexis Park (18+)Sat Aug 10 | 12:30 PM - 01:00 PMEffective Technical PresentationsKay FoxAvoiding death by Powerpoint. Open to all with a Queercon pass.
• Pool 3 @ the Alexis Park (18+)Sat Aug 10 | 12:30 PM - 02:00 PMDEFCON Pups - Doggy PaddleBy popular demand!! Come join use for a doggy paddle around at the pool in the Alexis Park. Hoods encouraged. Even if you dont want to swim. Open to public - no badge required.
• DEFCON Furs Talks @ the Alexis Park (18+)Sat Aug 10 | 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMGender Fluidity in the BDSM CommunitySteven/Carnal_KnowledgeBDSM is stereotyped as being hyperfocused on sex, but the community is about much more than that. The BDSM community supports everyone in living authentically. Come learn about a space where you can find support in learning about yourself and receive guidance in walking your unique path.
  Open to all with a Queercon pass.
• DEFCON Furs Lounge @ the Alexis Park (18+)Sat Aug 10 | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMDEFCON Pups 101New to the pup and handler space? Want to learn what human pup play means to different people? Come join us for a chat and to hear different perspectives from various people involved in the PAH (pups and handler) space. Open to all with a Queercon pass. Cash Bar.
• DEFCON Furs Lounge @ the Alexis Park (18+)Sat Aug 10 | 03:00 PM - 04:30 PMDEFCON Pups Mosh & SocialCome join our Mosh - be it your first or 100th, we would love to see you there to connect with other pups, handlers and those still curious. We will have a mosh mat setup; so bring your pup gear and *soft* toys (sorry no toys that could damage teeth or equipment). We look forward to seeing you there (for some ruff'n'tumble or just socializing and sharing a drink). Open to all with a Queercon pass. Cash Bar.
• DEFCON Furs Talks @ the Alexis Park (18+)Sat Aug 10 | 03:00 PM - 03:45 PMMind Games: Exploring Mental Health through GamesFrozenFOXXMental health is a serious topic in our community. Many people in the tech industry as a whole and specifically within the security community suffer from mental issues, but unfortunately for all of the awareness efforts it can still be very difficult to properly express what experiencing mental illness is like in a safe manner. Games are an excellent if unconventional tool to bridge this gap and gain a better understanding of what a sufferer experiences with a range of conditions. This talk discusses three mental conditions: depression, ADHD, and PTSD. The games chosen each illustrate gameplay, narrative, and symbolism consistent with the conditions they are associated with.
  Open to all with a Queercon pass.
• DEFCON Furs Talks @ the Alexis Park (21+)Sat Aug 10 | 04:30 PM - 05:30 PMHack Your Palate: An Introduction to the World of Scotch Whisk(e)y (21+ only)Tanuski (Steve) Whiskey or Whisky - Single Malt or Blended - Speyside, Highland, Campbeltown, Islay, or something else, the world of Scotch Whsk(e)y can be a confusing place.
  
  Since the value of ethanol was discovered by early man, alcohol has shared our history. During this panel we will explore the world of Scotch Whisk(e)y. We will explain the lingo, talk about the history and culture, explore the varieties of Scotch. Talk about how this magical drink is produced and maybe even share a dram or two.
  
  Newbies and experienced aficionados are welcome. Open to all with a Queercon pass. (limited admission: only will be 25 admitted)
• DEFCON Furs Lounge @ the Alexis Park (18+)Sun Aug 11 | 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMClosing CeremonyClosing ceremony for DEFCON Furs. Come hear how things went, give us feedback, and maybe catch some of our future plans. Open to all.
• Pool 3 @ the Alexis Park (18+)Sat Aug 10 | 01:30 PM - 02:30 PMDEFCON Pups - Pups and Handlers SwimFollowing the closing ceromony, come join use for a doggy paddle around at the pool in the Alexis Park. Hoods encouraged. Even if you dont want to swim, its a chance to reconnect with folks before the conference fully ends. Open to public - no badge required.