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REBELLION // CONFERENCE

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Built for people who ship, patch, and respond — not pitch.

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2026 TOUR

Upcoming Events

Join the rebellion in three cities across the globe

CrowdStrike
Mandiant
Palo Alto Networks
Cisco
Microsoft
Google Cloud
Amazon Web Services
Tenable
Splunk
Cloudflare
Rapid7
Okta
CrowdStrike
Mandiant
Palo Alto Networks
Cisco
Microsoft
Google Cloud
Amazon Web Services
Tenable
Splunk
Cloudflare
Rapid7
Okta

THE GAUNTLET

This is not a challenge.
It's a proving ground.

24
HOURS
00
MINUTES
00
SECONDS

The Rebellion Gauntlet is a 24-hour, no-pause, no-excuses endurance competition built for AI engineers, hackers, operators, and builders who want to win.

WINNER TAKES HOME

$5,000

ABOUT REBELLION

Built For Those Who Build

Rebellion exists for people who question assumptions, break models, and build capability ahead of the curve.

We bring together hackers, security leaders, AI practitioners, and technologists who care more about what works than what markets well. This is not an expo hall. It's not a content farm. And it's not designed to scale endlessly.

Rebellion is intentional. Scarce by design. And unapologetically technical.

If you're here to listen quietly, rethink how things are done, and walk away with ideas you can actually deploy—you're in the right place.

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TICKET TIERS

Access isn't equal. Pick your level and dive into the rebellion.

Future Hacker

Future Hacker

$150
must have an .edu email address and currently be enrolled at a University

Includes:

  • Conference badge and materials
  • Keynote presentations
  • Hands-on workshops and demonstrations
  • Access to the Underground exhibits
  • Access to the Underground Happy Hour
  • Admission to the official AfterFuse Party
  • Saturday pizza lunch
  • Coffee breaks and refreshments
  • Ability to compete in the Gauntlet

Gather. Learn. Compete.

Rebel

$175
$250
Early Bird – By March 1st
400 available at this price
$200 early bird (round 2) - 400 available
$225 early bird (round 3) - 400 available
$250 standard (remaining)

Includes:

  • Conference badge and materials
  • Keynote presentations
  • Hands-on workshops and demonstrations
  • Access to the Underground exhibits
  • Access to the Underground Happy Hour
  • Admission to the official AfterFuse Party
  • Saturday pizza lunch
  • Coffee breaks and refreshments
  • Ability to compete in the Gauntlet
  • Free Rebel swag

Speak. Volunteer. Win

VIP

Invite Only
Complimentary for speakers, volunteers, and sponsors. A rockstar VIP code will be provided.

Includes:

  • VIP conference badge
  • Keynote presentations
  • Hands-on workshops and demonstrations
  • Access to the Underground exhibits
  • Access to VIP lounge (quiet workspace and upgraded refreshments)
  • Reserved seating for keynotes and panels
  • Exclusive access at the official AfterFuse Party
  • Access to the Underground Happy Hour
  • Express check in
  • Ability to compete in the Gauntlet

THE EXPERIENCE

What to Expect

24 HOURS

Non-Stop Competition

A relentless 24-hour challenge that tests your skills, endurance, and ability to perform under pressure.

REAL WORLD

Practical Tradecraft

Learn techniques that actually work in the field, not just theoretical concepts from a textbook.

UNFILTERED

Raw & Honest

No corporate sanitization. Get the unvarnished truth about security from practitioners who live it.

JOIN THE REBELLION

Ready to Prove Yourself?

Secure your spot at one of our 2026 events and experience cybersecurity conferences done differently.

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