DEF CON hacker convention (histor Las Vegas venue)

DEF CON is an annual hacker convention founded in 1993 by Jeff Moss and has long been based in Las Vegas. Over its history the event has used multiple Strip hotels for its gatherings; Caesars Palace has served as the venue for DEF CON in multiple editions. The conference hosts talks, contests (such as Capture the Flag), and village areas focused on hardware, privacy, lockpicking, and other hacker subcultures. DEF CON's specific venue has varied by year, so its address has changed across different editions.