# Event Details - **Event Name**: ROOTCON 20 Hacking Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 pm (+08:00) - **Event Description**: The Philippines’ most significant and anticipated hacker conference, ROOTCON, brings together professionals, researchers, and hackers.About this EventROOTCON returns for its 20th year, and this one is special. This year’s theme is Homecoming — a chance for the community to come back together and celebrate two decades of ROOTCON.For twenty years, ROOTCON has been a place where hackers, builders, defenders, and curious minds gather to share ideas, learn new things, and meet people who care about security as much as they do. It’s where conversations start, friendships form, and the community keeps growing.ROOTCON 20 is about welcoming everyone back — the old friends who’ve been here since the early days, and the new faces joining the community for the first time.Recognized as the Philippines’ longest-running hacker conference, ROOTCON blends deep technical talks with the unique hacker culture the community has built over the years.What to ExpectTechnical Talks – Speakers sharing real-world stories, research, and lessons from the fieldHands-On Villages – Interactive spaces covering hardware hacking, lockpicking, red team tools, IoT, and moreCompetitions – Capture The Flag (CTF), Hacker Jeopardy, and other challenges for those who want to test their skillsWorkshops – Practical sessions where you can learn directly from experienced practitionersTechnical Training – Pre-conference training on topics like offensive security, forensics, and threat intelligenceCommunity Vibes – Parties, badge hacking, hallway conversations, and the ROOTCON culture everyone comes back forWho Should AttendSecurity professionals, ethical hackers, developers, students, researchers — or anyone curious about the world of hacking and cybersecurity.If you like learning, tinkering, breaking things (responsibly), and meeting people who do the same, ROOTCON 20 is for you. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mabalacat/rootcon-20-hacking-conference/100001984728039995 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, workshops, meetups, parties, contests, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 16892.89, max: 30016.64, currency: PHP ## Event venue details - **city**: Mabalacat - **state**: CZ - **country**: Philippines - **location**: Royce Hotel and Casino - **lat**: 15.1812914 - **long**: 120.5287977 - **full address**: Royce Hotel and Casino, Manuel A. Roxas Highway, Corner Ninoy Aquino Avenue Zone, Mabalacat, Philippines ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ROOTCON 20 Hacking Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a569045b990d78e6dce6dfadd1827c56a509f1f7a220632ef1b67395ecff4864-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1774542694 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ROOTCON 20 Hacking Conference being held? - **A:** ROOTCON 20 Hacking Conference takes place on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Royce Hotel and Casino, Manuel A. Roxas Highway, Corner Ninoy Aquino Avenue Zone, Mabalacat, Philippines. - **Q**: Who is organizing ROOTCON 20 Hacking Conference? - **A:** ROOTCON 20 Hacking Conference is organized by ROOTCON Communications. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ROOTCON 20 Hacking Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. 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