SummerCon 2003 Official Announcement
SummerCon 2003
June 6th, 7th, 8th 2003
Pittsburgh, PA
Come out and meet your favorite hackers, phreakers, phrackers, feds, 2600
kids, cops, security professionals, U4EA, r00t kids club, press, groupies,
chicks, conference whores, k0d3 kids, convicted felons, and concerned
parents! Its time again: SummerCon will be held June 6-8, 2003
Pricing:
Pre-registered: $30
At the door: $40
Scheduled Speakers:
If you would like to speak, send an email to [email protected] with
information about what you would like to speak on. We are in the process
of
compiling the speaker list, but we still need more speakers.
Rules:
Don't do anything your parents wouldn't approve of.
Damage or destruction of hotel property will not be tolerated.
No crashing wedding parties at the hotel.
Hotel Information:
The conference will be held at the University Club of Pittsburgh. They have
been very good to work with, and have demonstrated a much more cooperative
spirit than last year's hotel in Washington D.C. They even have 802.11b
access available to the public! Other amenities include free parking,
in-room coffee, continental breakfast, dining room, and a workout room with
sauna.
The University Club of Pittsburgh
123 University Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-621-1890
Toll Free: 1-877-299-1890
Facsimile: 412-621-8382
I can assure you that the University Club is not used to having large
numbers of computer security enthusiasts roaming their hotel. "The premises
also feature a computer for internet use," does not mean that it must be
systematically taken apart.
The hotel is holding a limited number of rooms at a discounted rate; when
you call them, let them know you are attending SummerCon to receive the
discount. Act fast, rooms are limited!
There are several other hotels located within walking distance of the
University Club.
Holiday Inn Oakland
100 Lytton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-682-6200
Wyndham Garden Hotel University Place
3454 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-683-2040
Hampton Inn University Center
3315 Hamlet Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-681-1000
Residence Inn
3896 Bigelow Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-621-2200
Sunnyledge Hotel & Restaurant
5124 5th Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
412-683-5014
About this years conference:
SummerCon 2003 will be held at the University Club of Pittsburgh, June 6-8.
The University Club is just two walking minutes from the offices of CERT,
and situated conveniently between the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie
Mellon. Pittsburgh offers free wireless access at many coffee shops, cheap
beer, and fighting robots. While Pittsburgh isnt as exotic as some of our
previous venues, it offers many quality attractions at good prices. And
cheap airfare, too.
It has always been our contention that cons are for socializing. "Seekret
Hacker InPh0" is never really discussed except in private circles, so the
only way anyone is going to get any is to meet new people and take the
initiative to start interesting conversations.
Because of this, the formal speaking portion of SummerCon will be held on
one day, June 7th, not two or three, leaving plenty of time for people to
explore the city, compare hacking techniques, or go trashing and clubbing
with their heretofore unseen online companions.
If you want to commit crimes, if you are interested in pulling fire alarms
or breaking things, don't come to this con. We arent here for that, and
you
shouldnt be either. If you want to learn new things, meet new people, and
drink a beer or twelve, this con is for you.
For more information, online registration, and past conference information,
go to www.summercon.org. Questions can be directed to [email protected].
We
look forward to seeing you in June.
SummerCon is the oldest of the annual computer security conferences. Its
origins are well tied to the early years of Phrack Magazine, a mainstay of
the hacker community. More information about SummerCon 2003 is available
at
www.summercon.org. Members of the media wishing to find out more about
SummerCon should send e-mail to [email protected].
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