Find info about HC25 here for reference while we prepare for HC26!

Private Sector Track:

GIT (Growing Innovations in Tech)

Links to Other Tracks:

Private Sector Track:

GIT (Growing Innovations in Tech)

Schedule Updates Ongoing

Notes: Schedule subject to change. ⚡︎ indicates "lightning talks" (15 minute slot to share ideas but no Q&A).

Check back for updates to speakers and times!

0945: Track Opening

1000: The Infrastructure Needed for Golden Dome

1030: DaVinci Turns 30: Are We Still Capsizing?

In 1995, Hackers introduced the world to the DaVinci virus—capable of sinking oil tankers by manipulating ship ballast systems. Nearly 30 years later, are we any safer? The maritime industry is the backbone of global trade and national security, yet cyber threats continue to evolve at an alarming pace. This session dives into the state of maritime cybersecurity, exploring innovations, persistent vulnerabilities, and the growing stakes of digital warfare at sea. Join us as we navigate the intersection of technology, security, and resilience—because in today’s cyber battleground, winning together is the only way to stay afloat.

1100: Google Fireside

1130: Innovation: Risk and Reward 

This panel is organized by the Technology Advancement Center or TAC (formerly know as the Maryland Innovation and Security Institute or MISI) which has facilities that include TheLink (formerly known as DreamPort). 

1200: Lunch Served

1300: Operationalizing SBOMs Within the DoD

Software supply chain attacks—like SolarWinds—exposed the DoD’s need for transparency, and Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) are the answer. In this 25-minute CORE track session, NetRise CEO Thomas Pace, a former Marine Corps cyberspace leader, reveals how to operationalize SBOMs within the DoD. Learn practical steps to source, generate, and assess SBOM quality, plus use cases for risk assessment, vuln management, and compliance. Discover how binary analysis uncovers hidden risks in compiled code—beyond source-level SBOMs—empowering smarter security decisions. Tailored for military cyber pros, this talk delivers actionable insights to strengthen DoD networks, aligning with CISA and EO 14028 mandates. Join us at HammerCon 2025 to see why SBOMs are key to winning the software security fight—together.

1330: Fireside Chat - Victory Through Cyberpower

Maintaining global hegemony requires constant effort, along many lines, especially in times of strategic competition. In the current condition, state-sponsored cyber aggression on critical assets is putting the US's ability to project military power, social cohesion, prosperity, a free and open Internet, and geopolitical stability in peril. This talk is about optimal use of cyberpower projection.

1400: AI at the Edge: Advancing the State of Offensive Security

AI is radically transforming the cyber threat landscape, but we are still using manual security processes to fight automated attacks. That’s like bringing a knife to a gunfight. If we're serious about leading the global AI race, we must invest in our security practitioners. This means giving our security professionals the advanced tools and institutional backing they need to not just respond to threats, but to establish American leadership in AI evaluation and deployment. 

Dreadnode’s mission is to advance the state of offensive security by enabling more effective evaluation, testing, and deployment of models. This work relies heavily on the talent of world-class AI security researchers and data scientists, who understand that to effectively match the speed and scale of the cyber threat landscape, AI systems need to be resilient.

We are rapidly approaching a time where people will trust AI systems to perform offensive tasks autonomously. Join us for a presentation on the roadmap towards resilient AI systems and the policy frameworks that can enable thoughtful AI innovation and adoption.

1430: Cyber Warfare Innovation

1500: America’s First Three Digital Wars: Two You Might Have Missed and the One that’s Coming

1530: Overview of the Association of Old Crows (AOC) ⚡︎

1545: Strategic Elevation: Turning Cyber Operations Experience into Board-Level Influence ⚡︎

1600: End of track. Movement to main track for 1630 closing ceremony.

SOLD OUT

(except for US military personnel)