REBELLION // CONFERENCE
PROVEN -
RBLN is a curated operator forum for security, AI, and infrastructure leaders solving real-world defense problems.
2026 TOUR
A global operator forum series
RBLN East
Public sector + defense systems
RBLN Europe
EU cyber + infrastructure + policy
RBLN West
AI, security, and platform engineering
WHO'S SPEAKING
Featured Speakers
Industry leaders and practitioners shaping the future of security
ABOUT REBELLION
Built for Those Who Build
Rebellion exists for operators, security leaders, and technologists who build and defend real systems—not theories.
We bring together practitioners across security, AI, and infrastructure who care more about what works in production than what performs in marketing. This is not an expo hall, a vendor showcase, or a content-driven conference.
Rebellion is intentionally small, highly technical, and curated around real-world defense challenges.
If you're here to engage directly with peers solving the same problems, pressure-test ideas, and walk away with approaches you can apply in production—you're in the right place.
WHO ATTENDS
Built for the operators behind the systems
Enterprise & Government Security Leaders
CISO, DevSecOps, SOC, federal IT
Partners & Builders
Cybersecurity, AI, infrastructure, defense tech
Operators & Researchers
Practitioners solving real systems problems
THE GAUNTLET
This is not a challenge.
It's a proving ground.
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
TICKET TIERS
Access isn't equal. Pick your level and dive into the rebellion.
Future Hacker
Future Hacker
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
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
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
At RBLN you'll experience
- •Technical operator roundtables
- •Real-world case studies from production environments
- •Off-the-record discussions between security leaders
- •Deep dives into AI, security, and infrastructure tradeoffs
Why operators attend RBLN
- •To see how peers are solving similar production problems
- •To evaluate real-world approaches to security and AI
- •To connect directly with practitioners, not sales layers
JOIN THE REBELLION
A curated operator forum focused on real-world defense outcomes
RBLN is designed for high-signal engagement with security and infrastructure decision-makers across government, enterprise, and defense ecosystems.
- •Direct access to operators and technical buyers
- •Curated, non-commercial audience (no expo noise)
- •Deep technical trust-building, not lead scraping
- •Strong DMV + global footprint (DC, SF, Amsterdam)