BSides Maine is coming May 30th 2026.
A community-powered hacker conference for New England’s builders, breakers, and experimenters.
Maine’s Hacker Community, All in One Place
BSides Maine is where the state’s hacker community shows what it’s really made of... scrappy, curious, hands-on, and unafraid to dig into the weird corners of technology. It’s a day of talks, workshops, hardware hacks, live demos, and the hallway discoveries that happen when curious people collide. Built locally, priced fairly, and always free for students and job seekers. Open to anyone who cares about how technology intersects with the world around us.
Keynote Speaker:
Jayson E. Street
Jayson E. Street
We are honored to welcome Jayson E. Street to the stage for BSidesMaine as our keynote speaker!
As a world-renowned simulated adversary, author of the "Dissecting the Hack" series, and DEF CON Groups Global Ambassador, Jayson has shared his expertise in over 50 countries. He brings an unparalleled perspective shaped by years of high-stakes offensive security work. Whether you're a seasoned CISO or an aspiring analyst, Jayson’s insights into the adversary mindset are not to be missed.
As a world-renowned simulated adversary, author of the "Dissecting the Hack" series, and DEF CON Groups Global Ambassador, Jayson has shared his expertise in over 50 countries. He brings an unparalleled perspective shaped by years of high-stakes offensive security work. Whether you're a seasoned CISO or an aspiring analyst, Jayson’s insights into the adversary mindset are not to be missed.
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F.A.Q
What is BSides Maine?
A community-built hacker conference focused on curiosity, hands-on exploration, and sharing real projects. Talks, workshops, hardware, reverse engineering, weird builds, and whatever else the community brings.
How much does it cost?
General admission will be $25 (plus eventbrite fees) to keep the con accessible. Students can attend for free through our scholarship program.
When and where is it happening?
When: May 30 from 9am to 5pm
Location: Hannaford Hall, Portland Maine
Location: Hannaford Hall, Portland Maine
Who can attend?
Anyone who’s curious. Hackers, makers, breakers, builders, students, professionals, hobbyists... all welcome. No credentials required.
Can I submit a talk or workshop?
2026's CFP closed on February 28th. We'll be back in 2027 and will provide CFP information when that date is finalized.
Will there be hands-on activities?
Definitely. Expect hardware hacking tables, informal demos, workshops, and show-and-tell from the local hacker community.
Are sponsorships available?
Yes. Multiple sponsorship tiers. Sponsors help keep the event community-driven, locally built, and free for students. Check out our sponsorship page here: https://www.bsidesmaine.org/sponsor-bsides-maine
How can I volunteer?
Our call for volunteering is open as of 2/8/2026! Check out what we have available for options here: https://www.bsidesmaine.org/volunteer