Category: Conference

RVAsec 14 Speaker Announcements

This year for RVAsec 14 we are announcing speakers in small batches!  Tickets are still available.

While there are still a few more speakers to announce and the exact schedule is coming soon we promist, keep an eye on https://rvasec14.sched.com/directory/speakers to read more about each speakers!

  • David Young – It’s Not All Ninjas and Anonymous Masks
  • Bobby N. Turnage, Jr. – Data Breach Management and Legal Issues for Information Technology Professionals
  • Olivia Gallucci – Unlocking macOS Internals: A Beginner’s Guide to Apple’s Open Source Code
  • Vennard Wright – Leveraging AI in Surveillance for Public Safety Amid Privacy Concerns
  • Matthew Fisher – The Lazy Pentester’s Guide to Coasting Through Internals
  • Kyle King – AI: Who’s watching whom?

And if you haven’t purchased your ticket yet, get them here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rvasec-2025-security-conference-tickets-1107090370099


RVAsec 14 Speaker Announcements

This year for RVAsec 14 we are announcing speakers in small batches!  Tickets are still available.

While there are still more speakers to announce and the exact schedule is coming, keep an eye on https://rvasec14.sched.com/directory/speakers to read more about each speaker and see their talk abstracts!

  • Paul Asadoorian – The Security Professionals Guide To The Linux Desktop
  • Justin Varner Oh Hotel No!: How A Helpless Hooligan Helped A Homie From Homelessness To Homeownership In 9 Months
  • Luke McOmie & Qasim Ijaz – What the Scope? Sh** my Consultant | Client Says
  • Andrew Case – Using Volatility 3 to Combat Modern Malware
  • Jon Waldman – Vendor Management 2025 – How to Make Better Vendor Management Decisions
  • Christopher Cruz – Hacker, Hipster, Hustler, Humanist: Establishing the Government’s Role in Public Interest Cybersecurity
  • Kevin Massey – Linux Kernel Exploitation for Beginners
  • Ben Haynes – Why There is No Casino Night at RVAsec This Year (Sorry)
  • Jeremy Dorrough – How to Win Budgets and Influence Stakeholders: Articulate Cyber Value to Non Technical Audiences

Stay tuned for additional speaker announcements coming soon!

And if you haven’t purchased your ticket yet, get them here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rvasec-2025-security-conference-tickets-1107090370099


RVAsec 14 Speaker Announcements

This year for RVAsec 14 we are announcing speakers in small batches!  Tickets are still available.

While there are still more speakers to announce and the exact schedule is coming, keep an eye on https://rvasec14.sched.com/directory/speakers to read more about each speaker and see their talk abstracts!

  • Christofer Hoff – Keynote
  • Bruce Potter – Keynote
  • Dan Holden – CISO Of 2030 (a sequel of CISO of 2025)
  • Philippe Caturegli – Internal Domain Name Collision 2.0
  • Nick Copi – Following The JSON Path: A Road Paved in RCE
  • Travis Altman – Running A Proper Purple Team
  • Nicholas Popovich & Mike Bailey – Attacking & Defending ServiceNow: A Hands-on Lab for Red & Blue Teams
  • Morgan Stuart – Large Language Models for Hackers

Stay tuned for additional speaker announcements coming soon!

And if you haven’t purchased your ticket yet, get them here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rvasec-2025-security-conference-tickets-1107090370099


RVAsec 14 – June 3-4, 2025 – Price Increases 3/31. Register Now!

Registration for the RVAsec 14 security conference, located in Richmond, Virginia, is open for two full days of talks, meals, snacks, drinks, reception, after party, prizes, a capture the flag contest, t-shirt & swag!
Once we sell out there will be no more tickets available and we do not have tickets for purchase at the door onsite.

**Conference ticket prices and deadlines:**

  • $375 regular price until 3/31
  • $475 late registration until 5/26
  • $575 super late registration until 6/2 or until tickets sell out

We also again have the RVAsec Marriott Hotel Package available until 5/10! The conference + Marriott hotel package is $650 and includes:

  • Two night’s stay at the Richmond Marriott Downtown (6/2 and 6/3), including taxes+fees (card needed at check-in for incidentals)
  • 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

Register soon because space is limited and pricing is increasing!

We hope you’re able to join us!


RVAsec 14 – June 3-4, 2025

RVAsec 14 will be held on June 3-4, 2025.

Block your schedules now as this will be the conference to attend!

Location:
Downtown Richmond Marriott
500 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, USA, 23219

Ticket sales and the CFP should both open in a couple weeks.

Sponsorships are already underway, if you are interested please contact us.

If you haven’t been able to attend RVAsec in the past, check out what to expect on our YouTube channel.


RVAsec 13: Best Year Ever!

It has become cliche for people to say, “the most recent event was the best ever,” and in the case of RVAsec 13, it was undeniably true. This year’s conference was nothing short of phenomenal, thanks to a combination of a fantastic new location, top-notch speakers, dedicated volunteers, and incredible attendees.

New Location, New Heights

Switching to a new location often brings its own set of challenges, but this year’s larger space proved to be a massive advantage. The venue allowed us to accommodate more attendees comfortably and facilitated smoother operations throughout the event.

Volunteers: The Unsung Heroes

Our volunteers were absolutely on point this year, ensuring everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Their dedication and hard work behind the scenes made a significant difference in the overall experience for everyone involved.

Exceptional Speakers and Content

The speakers at RVAsec 13 were nothing short of extraordinary. Their expertise and engaging presentations provided invaluable insights and sparked meaningful discussions among attendees. The content this year truly set a new standard for quality and relevance.

Gratitude to Our Sponsors

A special thanks to our sponsors for their continued support. This year was particularly challenging, with sponsors and attendees waiting until the last minute to commit. Despite this, their support was instrumental in making RVAsec 13 a success.

Looking Ahead

We have already started planning for next year, aiming to make it even bigger and better. To our vendors, we ask for your continued support of RVAsec and the community. To potential speakers, now is the time to start thinking about your talks for next year. And to our attendees, for the love of all things cyber, please buy your tickets early!

Our Ambitious Goal

Our goal for next year is to reach 1,000 attendees. With your help and support, we believe this is entirely achievable. If you weren’t able to make it this year, don’t worry—all videos from the event are now live on our YouTube channel.

Thank You!

Thank you all for your continued support and for making RVAsec 13 an event to remember. 

We look forward to seeing you next year!

Jake and Chris


RVAsec 2013 Proof of Attendance

RVAsec 2024 Proof of Attendance

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Need to file for your certification CPEs? Bring a printed copy of this PDF to the registration or info desk during the conference to have a staff member sign off. Note that we will have a limited number of them available, but if you can print on your own that is recommended in case we run out!

 


RVAsec 13 Mobile App

Looking for the RVAsec 13 schedule? Want to know the room layout? Want to engage with fellow attendees or speakers?

Download the RVAsec Mobile App!

You can easily download the Sched app for iOS or Android (search Sched in the app store).  After downloading, you can log into Sched (should be synced with your ticket purchase). You can set your own agenda so you won’t miss a thing, as well as provide speaker feedback as soon as the talk is over. You can find maps, a directory and even engage with speakers, sponsors and attendees.  

If you don’t want to install the application, the RVAsec (m.rvasec.com) is available also for mobile.

Features

Personal Agendas
Plan out your own schedule in advance to get the most out of RVAsec.

Breaks and Menus
Find details on the breaks, and the menu options

Personalized Profile
Add a photo, bio, and connect your social media profiles, you can decide if you want to be listed in the attendee directory.

Announcements
Stay in the know if there are any updates or schedule changes

Chat
Engage with attendees, speakers and sponsors that have opt-in

Sponsor Directory
Find a listing of all sponsors that are supporting and exhibiting at RVAsec

Speaker Directory
Easily review speakers and their background.

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RVAsec 13 After Party — Casino Night — Register Now!

We typically like to rotate our after party events, but back by popular demand we will again have our exhilarating Casino Night! This spectacular event begins immediately after the last talk on Tuesday (day 1), running from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. Step into a lively atmosphere reminiscent of Las Vegas, right here in Richmond.

The RVAsec 13 after party, brought to you by RVAsec (still looking for a sponsor to make it even more epic!), will be at in the main ballroom on Tuesday, June 4th right after the conference ends!

  • 5:00pm to 9pm: Food/Beverage/Music
  • 5:30ish: Let the games begin!
  • 8:30ish: Games close and we will announce winners!

We’ve curated an array of classic casino games for your enjoyment. Roll the dice at the Craps table, or give our Roulette wheel a spin. If cards are more your speed, try a hand at our Black Jack table, or go all-in with Texas Hold ‘Em Poker. We also offer the exciting Texas Hold ‘Em Bonus Poker Table for a thrilling twist.

But it’s not all dice and cards – test your accuracy with our Golf Shot game, or back a winner with River City Horse Racing. And the best part? There will be food, beverages, music, and fabulous prizes for the top players!

So whether you’re a gaming veteran or a novice, this is your chance to relax, have fun, network, and possibly win big! As the day’s talks wrap up, prepare to immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening at the RVAsec after party!

Let the best players win!

This is an exclusive event, so you must be registered to attend or you will not be allowed entrance–no exceptions!

Important Notes:

  • You must use the same email you used to register for RVAsec.
  • Each attendee must have their own name listed (duplicates will be deleted).
  • If you are not registered for RVAsec, your ticket will be deleted. 
  • Age Restriction: You must be 21 and over to drink alcohol. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available.

Even if you have a ticket for RVAsec and said that you wanted to attend during the signup process, you MUST now registered for the party!

Register For The After Party Now!

If you haven’t bought a ticket for the RVAsec conference yet, now is the time…. click this link, you know you want to!

Or if you know better, don’t click that link, copy and paste this (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rvasec-13-security-conference-tickets-776407274057) in and get that ticket!


Help Us Brew Something Special at RVAsec 13!

Exciting news for all RVAsec attendees! This year, we’re partnering again with Garden Grove Brewing to create a custom beer, and we want your help to choose what we brew. Whether you’re a beer aficionado or just enjoy a casual pint, your input will help us decide on the perfect brew to complement this year’s conference.

Here are your choices:

  1. Rice Lager: A crisp and refreshing lager with a smooth finish. Perfect for winding down after a day of engaging talks.
  2. New England IPA: Hazy, fruity, and boldly hoppy. A modern twist on a craft beer favorite.
  3. Berliner Weisse – Lemon Flavored Wheat Sour: A tart and invigorating wheat beer with a zesty lemon edge. Ideal for the adventurous palate.

How to Vote: To cast your vote, simply visit our voting page!

Voting is open until the end of the week, and the winning brew will be announced shortly thereafter.

Make your voice heard and help us choose the flavor of RVAsec 13!

We can’t wait to see which brew you pick, and then we get to talk names!