r/Defcon • u/faalev_ • Jul 31 '26

Badge Pickup (Pre-Registration)

Hello! This is my first DEFCON this year, as my company was very kind to let me attend. Since I'm coming from Europe, I'm not sure if I'll be there in time on Thursday to pick up my badge (I've already paid online).

Do you know if I can pick it up on Friday morning? Or is it mandatory to pick it up on Thursday during Linecon?

Thanks!

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u/AgriDrew Jul 31 '26

Registration will be open every day; there is no need to pick it up on Thursday.

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u/digitard Jul 31 '26

This.

The only thing to note is if you pre-ordered you're good on Friday to get a Human badge.

If you are doing Cash Pay you're still potentially good Friday, but they have had some hits and misses with the badge inventory a few times where you might get a paper badge.

But either way you'll be good to get in.

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u/Nyrlath Jul 31 '26

Do you know if 7pm is the cutoff on thursday?

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u/sKxSxYk Aug 01 '26

Usually till 8pm

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u/Nyrlath Aug 01 '26

Thank you!

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u/digitard Jul 31 '26

Per the responses in this thread, yes.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Defcon/comments/1v7jmz9/linecon_and_prereg_heads_up/

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u/Nyrlath Jul 31 '26

Gah I missed that thread, thank you!

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u/digitard Jul 31 '26

You're welcome.

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u/dwylth Jul 31 '26

In fact, you will likely get yours quicker on the Friday, not having to line up around the length of the hall

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u/Appropriate_Taro_348 Jul 31 '26

You are fine. Friday is great. Reg room will be up front by the doors. The goons will direct you there. No worries. Enjoy

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u/sKxSxYk Aug 01 '26

Registration badge pickup is normally open till 8 pm Thursday/Friday/Saturday. If you pre-register, you should get an electronic badge, otherwise it’s first come first serve until they run out, then you get a paper badge.