Nix Vegas

The world's largest Linux package repo is back at DEF CON

This August 6-9, 2026, at DEF CON 34

About

Nix Vegas is a group of Nix users and developers who are passionate about the obscure side of the world's largest Linux package repository and build system. Whether that’s using nixpkgs to break insecure hardware and software, or using Nix’s reproducible builds to help solve supply chain security issues, come to learn about the quiet revolution that's reshaping software, find your own place in it, and maybe even grab a closure of some tools you're looking for along the way.

We've got demos, talks, and our own collection of hosted infrastructure that you can get an account on if you need dozens of cores for DEF CON shenanigans. Newbies and users of any distro are welcome!

Hosted by the SoCal NixOS User Group and Distractions, Inc.


Location

When: August 6th-9th, 2026

Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, 2901 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Registration: Nix Vegas is part of DEF CON. A badge will get you full access, and can be purchased here or at the door.


Contact us

All of these emails will go to a shared inbox managed by the team, and work as a ticketing system.