
A Production of IT Gulf Coast
In collaboration with BSides Pensacola · Pensacola Cyber Army · DEF CON 850
HACK THE COAST
Defending the Coast: Built to Withstand
The Gulf Coast's community-driven cybersecurity conference. Breakout sessions. Hands-on learning. Real connections.
Grab Your Spot
In-person is limited to 70 spots. Remote is unlimited. Either way, you're in.
In-Person
$55
Limited to 70 in-person spots
Full in-person access. Breakout sessions, CTF, OSINT Village, networking, and lunch at Cowork Annex.
Remote
$45
Unlimited
Keynote livestream and select breakout sessions from anywhere. Can't make it to Pensacola? We've got you.
Sponsor a Student
$55
Counts toward venue cap
Send a student to their first cybersecurity conference. We match sponsored tickets with students from Gulf Coast schools.
One Day. All Access.
Breakout sessions, a CTF competition, an OSINT Village, and real connections with the Gulf Coast cyber community. Pick what matters to you.
Capture the Flag
A hands-on CTF running all day. Web exploitation, cryptography, OSINT, reverse engineering, and more. Solo or team. All skill levels.
OSINT Village
Get hands-on with open source intelligence. Learn OSINT techniques, tools, and tradecraft from experienced practitioners. Investigate, discover, and connect the dots — open to everyone.
Built for Everyone in Cyber
Whether you're a high school student exploring careers, a college student building skills, or a practitioner sharing hard-won lessons — there's a place for you here.
Students
High school and college students get full access at the same $55 price. Beginner-friendly sessions, mentorship connections, and a welcoming community.
Practitioners
Industry-relevant breakout sessions on red team, blue team, cloud, AI, governance, and more. Real knowledge from people doing the work.
Community
From Jacksonville to New Orleans — the Gulf Coast cyber community is growing. This is where you meet the people building it.
Cowork Annex · Pensacola, FL
A modern, community-centered space in downtown Pensacola. Built for collaboration and hands-on learning.

13 Palafox Place · Pensacola, Florida
Ready to Hack the Coast?
Defending the Coast: Built to Withstand
May 9, 2026 · Cowork Annex · Pensacola, FL





