Yes, RVAsec 16 is happening.
Save the dates.
June 9-10, 2027
After 15 years, we weren’t quite ready to call it.
We’ll see you in Richmond for RVAsec 16.
More soon.
RVAsec 15 Schedule
Looking for the RVAsec 15 schedule? Download the RVAsec Mobile App or view it online!
You can easily download the Sched app for iOS or Android. After downloading, you can log in to Sched (should be sync’d with your ticket purchase). You can then easily create and see your schedule. If you have any issues you can also reset your password and search for RVAsec.
If you don’t want to install the mobile application, the RVAsec schedule is available also for mobile!
Features
Personal Agendas
Plan out your own schedule in advance to get the most out of RVAsec.
Personalized Profile
Add a photo, bio, and connect your social media profiles.
Event Mobile App
Stay in-the-loop with iOS and Android apps.
Speaker Directory
Easily review speakers and their background.
RVAsec 15 “Passport for Prizes” Contest!
We are once again having the Passport for Prizes event at RVAsec! This event gives you the opportunity to win some awesome prizes from our participating sponsors.
Visit at least 15 sponsor’s tables and get their initials or signature in the corresponding box. When completed, return your entry to registration for a chance to win.
Note: Your business information must be complete to be eligible*, and you must be present at the reception on Wednesday to win.
- RVAsec – Two “Mystery Bags”
- Abnormal AI – Sony Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
- Access IT Group – Whiskey Boxed Set
- Airlock Digital – Nintendo Switch Lite
- Ampcus Cyber – Turtlebox Ranger Outdoor Speaker
- Armis – $300 Visa Gift Card
- Assura – High End Liquor
- Axonius – KYY Portable 15.6″ Monitor
- BlinkOps – Drone
- Check Point – $100 Visa Gift Card
- Code Hunter – Stanley Cup & $40 Amazon Gift Card
- Concentric AI – $100 Amazon Gift Card
- Corelight – Project Hail Mary LEGO Set
- Cribl – JBL Speaker
- Cyberhaven – Marshall Stockwell II Portable Speaker
- Cyera – Cocktail Smoker Kit w/liquor Bottle
- Delinea – Yeti Cooler
- eSentire – $100 Amazon Gift Card
- Expel – Ember Mug
- ExtraHop – LEGO Star Wars Mandalorian Helmet
- Forcepoint – Yeti 12 Can Cooler
- Fortinet – 2022 Ford GT LEGO Set & Backpack
- Grip Security – Saffiano Folio
- Guidepoint Security – $125 Amazon Gift Card
- Halcyon – JBL Headphones
- Horizon3.ai – JBL Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker
- Infoblox – YETI Hopper Flip 8 Cooler
- Island – Anker MagGo Qi2 Wireless Station
- Legion Security – $100 Amazon Gift Card
- Netskope – JBL Tune 660NC Headphones
- Netwrix – $200 Airbnb Gift Card
- Nozomi Networks – LEGO Set
- Oligo Security – Apple Airpods 4
- Opkalla – Atari Gaming System
- Optiv – Solo Stove – Table Top Mesa
- Palo Alto Networks – $200 Amazon Gift Card
- Pentera – Flipper Zero
- Proofpoint – Ember Tumbler
- RADICL & A-LIGN – Bourbon & LEGO Set
- ROTAS Security – Savannah’s Banana Club Seasonal Box’
- Secure Ideas – $100 Best Buy Gift Card
- Semperis – Apple Airpods 4
- Sublime Security – Yeti Carryall 35 Tote
- Sumo Logic – JBL Live Wireless Headphones
- TBL Networks – JBL Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound
- Tenable – Solo Stove – Ranger
- Witness AI – Apple AirPods Pro 3
* Note: Contact information will be shared with Passport sponsors.
New This Year: Birds of a Feather at RVAsec
This year at RVAsec, we are introducing something new: a Birds of a Feather room, or BoF for short.
The term comes from the old idiom, “birds of a feather flock together,” and that is exactly the idea. This room is for people who want to gather around a shared topic, idea, question, or discussion.
The BoF room will be located downstairs and will only hold about 50 people, so space will be very limited.
What is a BoF talk?
BoF talks are quick, informal 15-minute talks or discussions led by attendees and sponsors.
We do our best to provide a great conference schedule, but we also know many of you have topics you want to discuss, ideas you want to share, and things you want to hear more about from our sponsors and the community.
This room is designed for that.
Have something to say? Want to lead a quick discussion? Want to ask the community about a topic? Sign up.
Old Skool Format
This is intentionally old-school.
There are no slides, no screen, and no microphone. You just get up and talk.
There will be a podium available, so you can use your laptop to keep yourself on track, but there will not be a screen to project slides. This is not meant to be a polished main-stage presentation. It is meant to be quick, useful, interesting, and community-driven.
How Signups Will Work
The BoF room schedule is intentionally fluid.
Half of the available speaking slots will be reserved for sponsors, and half will be reserved for attendees. Each slot is 15 minutes only.
Are plan as of now is to have an old-school flip chart outside the room for topics, signups, timing, and “who’s up next.” If we need to move to a digital backup plan, we will publish a spreadsheet for signups.
Talks begin after lunch on Day 1, so you will have time to think through your idea and sign up.
BoF Room Timing
The BoF room will be active during the following times:
Day 1: 1:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Day 2: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Each day will include a mix of sponsor-led and attendee-led BoF talks, and the schedule will alternate between the two.
Day 1 will include 8 sponsor slots and 7 attendee slots.
Day 2 will include 6 sponsor slots and 7 attendee slots.
Important Note
This room is intentionally informal and community-driven.
Anyone in the room is part of helping make it work. That means helping keep things moving, respecting the 15-minute limit, keeping things rapid fire and helping the next person get started.
Bring Your Ideas
If there is something you want to talk about, teach, ask, debate, or explore with the RVAsec community, this is your room.
Think through your idea, keep it tight, and sign up outside the BoF room.
We are excited to see what the community does with it.
RVAsec 2026 Proof of Attendance
If you need proof of attendance for your CISSP or other certification CPEs, please use this PDF.
Instructions:
- Print the RVAsec 2026 proof of attendance PDF and add your name
- Bring the printout to RVAsec
- Ask a staff member or volunteer at the registration desk to sign your form
Proof of attendance:
Sellout Alert: 50 RVAsec Tickets Left
RVAsec 15 is almost here, and we are now in Super Late registration.
There are only 50 tickets left.
If you have been waiting to register, this is the moment. Once these remaining tickets are gone, they are gone.
RVAsec 15 is two full days of security talks, food, drinks, networking, sponsors, Capture the Flag, lockpicking, after party, swag, community, and the kind of hallway conversations that make this event special.
Every year, people wait too long and then ask if we can squeeze them in.
This answer is the same as every year, there will be NO sales at the door.
If you want to be in the room for RVAsec 15, grab your ticket now before the remaining spots are gone.
Join us for RVAsec 15. You won’t be disappointed.
See you in Richmond!
RVAsec Hotel Block Closes May 20 – Act Now!
RVAsec 2026 is almost here, and we’re excited to welcome everyone back to Richmond, Virginia for RVAsec 15!
The RVAsec Marriott hotel block cutoff is May 20, 2026
We have secured a special RVAsec hotel rate of $174.00 plus taxes and fees per night at the Richmond Marriott Downtown.
You can book your room here:
https://book.passkey.com/event/51079020/owner/12987/home
Address: 500 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
Please also check the RVAsec directions page for additional travel, parking, and venue information.
No ticket yet? The hotel package is the way to go.
Registration for RVAsec 15 is currently $400 for two full days of talks, meals, snacks, drinks, reception, after party, prizes, Capture the Flag, t-shirt, swag, and more. But if you have not purchased your ticket yet, the RVAsec Marriott Hotel Package is the best value we offer.
The conference + Marriott hotel package is $650 and includes:
- Two nights at the Richmond Marriott Downtown, June 8 and June 9, including taxes and fees
- RVAsec conference admission
- Custom Hack.RVA electronic badge, the only way to guarantee one of the limited electronic badges
- RVAsec t-shirt
- Conference bag
- Meals and snacks
- Access to conference events, reception, after party, and more
The hotel stay alone is valued at $375+, making this an incredible deal for attendees who want the full RVAsec experience.
Staying at the hotel directly supports RVAsec
RVAsec is a community-driven conference, and staying at the official conference hotel is one of the best ways to support the continued growth of the event.
It helps us keep building the kind of conference this community deserves: affordable, practical, high-energy, and packed with value.
So if you have not registered yet, grab the RVAsec Marriott Hotel Package while it is still available.
The hotel block cutoff is May 20, 2026, and the hotel package is available until May 29, 2026.
We’ll see you in Richmond!
Raising a Glass to 15 Years of RVAsec
Fifteen years of RVAsec
That’s a strange thing to see.
When RVAsec started, the goal was simple: bring the security community from around the world together in Richmond. Not a giant, faceless conference. Not a sales floor pretending to be educational. A real community event—built by people who care about security, for people who care about security.
Somehow, year by year, talk by talk, conversation by conversation, it grew into something much bigger than we ever imagined. And now we’re here. RVAsec 15.
A milestone year deserves a milestone logo. This year’s raven is raising a glass, a nod to the DiCaprio “cheers” meme. It’s fun, a little ridiculous, and completely intentional.
Because after 15 years, it feels right to raise a glass:
To the speakers who shared their knowledge.
To the sponsors who believed in and supported this community.
To the volunteers who made it all happen.
To the attendees who showed up, year after year.
To Richmond.
To the friendships, careers, ideas, and opportunities that started here.
And yes, to RVAsec for making it this far.
Fifteen Years Isn’t an Accident
Conferences don’t last 15 years by chance.
It takes trust, consistency, and a community willing to show up—whether that means speaking, sponsoring, volunteering, or simply being in the room.
RVAsec has never just been about the talks. It’s the energy. The hallway conversations. The first-time attendee who realizes they’ve found their people. The student who gets inspired. The practitioner who hears exactly what they need.
That’s what has made RVAsec work. And for 15 years, this community has kept showing up.
A Turning Point
We want to be transparent: this is the final year of our current contract with the Downtown Richmond Marriott. What comes next isn’t fully defined yet.
That doesn’t mean RVAsec is going away. But it does mean we’re at a real decision point. Events are harder than ever to run. Costs are up. Logistics are complex. Community support matters more than ever. What happens after RVAsec 15 will depend, in large part, on this year.
And that makes it feel different. Bigger. More meaningful.
Make This Year Count
If RVAsec has ever meant something to you, this is the year to show up.
Bring someone new.
Send your team.
Invite your clients.
Let’s pack the place.
Because this year isn’t just another conference, it’s a celebration. Fifteen years of community. Fifteen years of people giving their time, energy, and ideas.
That’s not something we take for granted. The raven is raising a glass for a reason.
It’s a thank you.
It’s a celebration.
And it’s a reminder:
Moments like this only happen if people show up.
Join Us
RVAsec 15 is our chance to celebrate what we’ve built and help shape what comes next. We don’t know exactly what the future holds.
But we do know this: this year matters.
Let’s make it loud.
Let’s make it packed.
Let’s make it unforgettable.
Raise a glass with us.
Register now to be part of RVAsec 15
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rvasec-2026-security-conference-tickets-1981086561234
RVAsec 15 After Party Is On. Let’s Make This One Count!
Register now!
We are excited to officially announce the RVAsec 15 After Party. This is a special year for RVAsec, and we wanted to do something special to match it.
Here is what we have lined up:
- DJ
- Backyard BBQ
- Music Bingo
- And plenty of time to hang out with fellow attendees, speakers, sponsors, and friends
For year 15, we are putting even more focus on what has always made RVAsec great: the people. The hallway conversations. The new connections. The reunions with old friends. The shared laughs, stories, and ideas that happen when the formal schedule ends and the real community time begins.
That is exactly what this year’s After Party is all about.
We wanted to create something that feels fun, relaxed, and built for interaction. A chance for attendees to keep the energy going, spend more time together, and enjoy the kind of atmosphere that makes RVAsec more than just another conference.
Music Bingo BBQ After Party
If you have never played before, think of it as bingo with a soundtrack. Instead of numbers being called, songs are played, and you mark them off as you recognize them. It is easy to jump into, surprisingly competitive, and a great way to get people laughing, talking, and fully into the party atmosphere.
Prizes!?
Music Bingo will be played electronically and broken into three rounds, with each round typically running about 30 to 35 minutes.
During each round, players will compete to be among the first three winners. Those three names will go into a drawing pot, and one winner will be selected from that group to receive the round prize. We will do this for Round 1, Round 2, and Round 3, giving us three round prize winners total.
At the end of the night, all nine qualifying players from the three rounds will be entered into one final drawing for the grand prize.
And yes, between rounds, the music will keep going. The party does not stop.
To make things even more fun, we will also be including attendance raffle prizes throughout the night.
It also fits exactly what we wanted for this year’s After Party: something fun, interactive, and built to bring people together.
It’s Part of the RVAsec Experience!
If you have been to RVAsec before, you already know some of the best moments happen outside the talks. If this is your first year, this is one of the best ways to meet people and be part of the community.
Make sure you register now for the After Party:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rvasec-15-after-party-music-bingo-bbq-tickets-1989070845443
RVAsec 15 is going to be a big one. Do not miss the chance to be part of it. See you there!
RVAsec 15 – Hotel Package
Tickets for RVAsec 15 are now on sale!
Registration for the RVAsec 15 security conference, located in Richmond, Virginia, is currently $400 for two full days of talks, meals, snacks, drinks, reception, after party, prizes, a capture the flag contest, t-shirt & swag!
A great way to get the maximum value from the conference is to purchase the RVAsec Marriott Hotel Package which is available until 5/29! The conference + Marriott hotel package is $650 and includes:
- Two night’s stay at the Richmond Marriott Downtown (6/8 and 6/9), including taxes+fees (card needed at check-in for incidentals) – valued at $375+
- RVAsec conference admission
- Custom Hack.RVA Electronic badge (the ONLY way to guarantee one of the limited electronic badges)
- T-Shirt
- Bag
- Meals & snacks
- Events
This is an amazing value, allows you to ensure maximum safe attendance at the conference and guarantees you an electronic badge from HackRVA! It also is an extremely impactful way to support the growth of the conference.
Once again there will be no tickets sold at the door–and RVAsec has sold out every year–don’t wait! We are unable to provide refunds due to processing fees. You can, however, easily transfer your ticket to another person.