Adios, HackerSummerCamp 2024!
The last couple of weeks have been a rollercoaster of emotions—exhausting, exhilarating, entertaining, enlightening, and amusing, all at once. But if I had to sum it up in one word, it would be “energising”. Despite a packed schedule, both personally and collectively, we managed to accomplish everything we set out to do, and it was nothing short of a rewarding experience.
The journey began long before we arrived at the events. Months were spent selecting and scrutinising talks, refining the schedule, and working closely with speakers to help them polish their presentations. This effort paid off when we hit the ground running. We kicked off the event with the first Cloud training under the Cyfinoid Research Private Limited banner, delivering two intensive rounds over four days. Black Hat was a whirlwind—on Day 1, I was busy attending sessions and reconnecting with friends and associates, while Day 2 saw me moderating a panel discussion and diving into various community track events.
Defcon had its own flair. On Day 2, I switched roles and played podcast host, interviewing my friend Kunal, the CTO of RedHunt Labs. The rest of Defcon was a blur of activity spread across the Recon Village, Adversary Village, and Cloud Village. The single massive venue made it easier to navigate and soak in the event’s atmosphere. I can’t thank the village organizers enough—Shubham Mittal, Sudhanshu Chauhan, Jayesh Singh Chauhan, Abhijith B R, Akib Sayyed - and a massive shout-out to the volunteers who kept everything running smoothly. As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child,” and in this case, it takes an army to run a village.
Looking ahead, I’m already excited for what’s next. The Indian conference scene is heating up, and I’m eager for more hectic, fulfilling, and energizing adventures in the coming year. Stay tuned for what’s on the horizon!