AVTOKYO2026
Overview
A community security conference running since 2008 under the motto "no drink, no hack." Held in a Shibuya nightclub, it is known for its unique style where hackers from Japan and abroad mingle over drinks. Talks center on edgy topics from cloud attack techniques to OSINT and physical security, and the event has carved out its own place broadcasting Japan's hacker culture to the world. The 2026 edition runs for a half day on November 21.
Foundation
- Founded
- 2008
- Founder
- AVTOKYO Executive Committee (led by tessy)
Opened to the public in 2008 as a one-day short conference anyone can join. It aims to raise skills through relaxed exchange between participants, speakers, and the international community, with its own culture of merch, a Discord community, and contests.
Transition
- 2008 一般公開の1日制セキュリティカンファレンスとして開始
- 2024 AVTOKYO2024を11月16日に渋谷で開催
- 2025 AVTOKYO2025を11月23日にTK NIGHTCLUB渋谷で開催
- 2026 AVTOKYO2026を11月21日に同会場で開催予定
Voices
The unique vibe of listening to security talks over drinks in a club, and the closeness among attendees, left a strong impression (from balius's report, in Japanese)
An X-post roundup of AVTOKYO2024 recalling the venue atmosphere, including an energy-drink exchange (from organizer tessy's posfie roundup, in Japanese)
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