Hardware Hacking Village

Seasides Conference 2026

February 19-21, 2026

Three days of soldering, hardware security talks, challenges, and hands-on hacking. Join us for the ultimate hardware security experience.

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What's Happening

Five epic activities across three days

Daily Swag Drop

Feb 19-21 • All Days

Score exclusive conference swag every single day! From custom stickers to limited edition t-shirts and other goodies you won't find anywhere else.

Unique daily drops
Limited edition designs
First come, first served
Show off your hacker style

Soldering Village

Feb 19-20 • Drop-in Anytime

Build your own badge and test your hardware skills! Whether you're a soldering pro or complete beginner, grab a badge and join the fun. Hidden challenge included with prizes for those who crack it.

Walk-in friendly, no reservation needed
All skill levels welcome
Take home a custom badge
Hidden challenge with prizes
Can't solder? Post on social media and take one home!

Hardware Track

Feb 20 • Day 2 Only

Curated talks focusing exclusively on hardware security, embedded systems, satellite hacking, OT security, and reverse engineering. Learn from the best in the field.

Embedded Systems Security
Satellite & RF Hacking
OT/ICS Security
Hardware Reverse Engineering
IoT Exploitation

Submit Your Talk

GeoGuessr Tournament

Feb 21 • Final Day Limited to 100

Put your Geo OSINT skills to the test! Battle it out in our epic GeoGuessr tournament. Only 100 spots available—register early to secure your place.

Only 100 participants allowed
Geo OSINT focused challenges
Prizes for top performers
Bragging rights for life

Registration opens soon!

CTF Challenge

Feb 21 • Final Day

Test your hacking skills in our CTF competition!
Solve hardware security challenges, exploit vulnerabilities, and climb the leaderboard. From reverse engineering to webapplication exploitation, prove you're the ultimate hardware hacker.

Hardware security challenges
Web application exploitation
Reverse engineering puzzles
Real-time leaderboard
Prizes for top hackers

May the best hacker win!

Event Schedule

Plan your three days of hardware hacking

Day 1 - February 19, 2026

Swag Distribution - Exclusive Day 1 goodies
Soldering Village Opens - Drop in anytime, solder your badge
Badge Challenge - Start hunting for the hidden puzzle
Networking - Meet fellow hardware hackers

Day 2 - February 20, 2026

Swag Distribution - Exclusive Day 2 goodies
Soldering Village - Last day to build your badge
Hardware Track Talks - All day speaker sessions
Badge Challenge Submissions - Submit your solutions
Deep dives into embedded, OT, RE, and satellite security

Day 3 - February 21, 2026

Swag Distribution - Final day exclusive goodies
CTF Challenge - Hardware security capture the flag competition
GeoGuessr Tournament - 100 competitors battle it out
Prize Distribution - Badge challenge, CTF & GeoGuessr winners announced
Closing Celebration - See you next year!

Call For Papers

Share your hardware security knowledge

Hardware Track - Feb 20, 2026

Submissions Open Now • Deadline: December 31, 2025

We're looking for speakers passionate about hardware security to deliver technical talks on February 20th. Whether you're breaking embedded systems, hacking satellites, or reverse engineering hardware—we want to hear from you!

Embedded Systems Satellite Security OT/ICS Hacking Hardware RE IoT Security Side-Channel Attacks Firmware Analysis RF Hacking JTAG/Debug Chip Decapping

What we're looking for:
• Original research and practical demonstrations
• Real-world case studies and tools
• Technical deep-dives suitable for intermediate to advanced audiences
• 30-45 minute presentation format

Submit Your Talk Proposal

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

Prizes & Rewards

Win awesome gear and bragging rights

Exclusive Swag

Limited edition conference swag that money can't buy.

Mystery Prizes

Special surprises for outstanding hackers and creative solutions.

Eternal Glory

Your name immortalized in hardware hacking history.

Prizes awarded for Badge Challenge winners, GeoGuessr Tournament champions, and outstanding participants!

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've got answers

Do I need to bring my own soldering equipment? +

Nope! We provide all the soldering equipment, components, and badges. Just bring yourself and your enthusiasm. We have enough badges for everyone attending the conference.

I've never soldered before. Can I still participate? +

Absolutely! The Soldering Village is beginner-friendly. Our volunteers will be there to guide you through the process. And if you really can't solder, just post about the conference on social media and take a badge home anyway!

How do I register for the GeoGuessr Tournament? +

Registration details will be announced soon! Since we're limited to 100 participants, spots will be first-come-first-served. Follow our social media channels or check back here for registration links.

What's the badge challenge about? +

The badges contain a hidden hardware/firmware challenge. We won't spoil the fun, but solving it requires some reverse engineering skills. Crack it and win prizes!

When will CFP decisions be made? +

We'll review submissions on a rolling basis and notify speakers by mid-January 2026. Submit early for the best chance of being selected!

What topics are you looking for in CFP submissions? +

We want technical, hardware-focused talks on embedded systems, satellite security, OT/ICS hacking, reverse engineering, IoT security, firmware analysis, side-channel attacks, RF hacking, and any other hardware security topics. Original research and practical demos are especially encouraged.

Can I attend all activities? +

Yes! All activities are included with your conference pass. The only exception is the GeoGuessr Tournament which has limited spots, so registration is required.

Will talks be recorded? +

Recording details will be confirmed closer to the event. We typically work with speakers to determine recording preferences on a case-by-case basis.

Is there a dress code? +

This is a hacker conference—wear whatever makes you comfortable! Most people wear t-shirts, hoodies, and jeans. Just don't forget to wear your badge with pride once you solder it.

Get In Touch

Questions? Ideas? Want to help?

We'd love to hear from you! Whether you have questions about the village, want to submit a talk, or just want to chat about hardware hacking.

Email Us

[email protected]

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Meet The Team

The masterminds behind the hardware hacking village

Adlin Seedon D'Souza

Village Lead

Hardware security engineer with a passion for breaking things that work just fine and teaching others.

Sanju Patil

Top-G

The voice behind the village. From social media buzz and speaker coordination to hunting down the perfect swag vendors, Sanju makes sure the Hardware Hacking Village is heard, hyped, and well-equipped.

Mohd. Arif

Village Lead

Expert in cloud, cooking rice and everything nice; backbone of the conference since 2019.

Fazalu

Technical Lead

Have you heard of Leaksnitch ? No ?, Wait ! What if i tell you, there is an app on the market ... 😂.

Abhinav

Challenge Designer

certified part time genius

Minhaj

Swags Designer

Just a Chill Guy.

Muhsin

Operations Lead

Muhsin is the backbone of Operations during the event, he manages crowd like an artisan.

Rageet

Resource Manager

Ah the genius who works tirelessly finding vendors, managing logistics and getting things done on time.

Kiran Gupta

Event Coordinator

Kiran is the go to person for anything event related, she makes sure everything runs smoothly during the event, even though she does all that remotely.

Kartheek

Dr. IoT

Most eligible bacholor, the only true IoT and Automotive expert who has actually spoken at credible conferences like DefCon and Blackhat.

Chanchal Kalnarayan

Event Coordinator

Humble and hardworking team member who does most of the on ground work during the village, she handles everything with such grace it looks almost effortless.

Want to join the team? We're always looking for volunteers!
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