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Please note our COVID-19 requirements:

If you feel sick or have recently been exposed to an infectious agent of any kind, then please do the right thing and stay home. We HIGHLY recommend being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and any other infectious viruses or diseases that are prevalent in North Texas.

1. Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

OR

2. Pass a rapid test the day of the event.

We do not require proof of vaccination or the results of a clear test. We understand that we are hackers and any of us could forge the output for any of these requirements, but if you attend and we later find out you lied then it's a lifetime ban. Don't do it!

DHA: We do not solicit vendors or speakers to present. This is a community driven event and you get out of it what you put into it. So what will you talk about this month?

Firetalks: No more than 10-minute presentations with up to 5-minutes of Q&A. Sign-up sheet near POS stand (stage right). Slides and display should be set for 1080p resolution. We prioritize new speakers, but otherwise it's first come, first served.

Additional Activities: This isn't just a monthly meetup, it's a mini-con!

Capture the Flag (CTF): Come out to learn and showcase your hacking skills.

Locksport: Picks and locks to learn/practice on are provided, or bring your own.

Hardware Hacking: Learn basic soldering skills. Bring your badges or other projects.

Career Room: Get a resume review. G
Prerequisite: Be fully vaccinated.
NOTE: We will continue to monitor the situation and update requirements if necessary.et coaching on interview skills. Practice public speaking - think Toastmasters for hackers.

Chillout Room: Board games provided, or bring your own. Organize your own MTG game or AD&D campaign.

Merch Room: Support your community and get some cool swag.

If you just want to eat and drink while watching us make fools of ourselves, entry is free and Family Karaoke has a great menu.

Rules:
0A) Be vaccinated or pass a rapid test the day of the event.
0B) Masking recommended, but not enforced.

1. Don't hack the venue!
2. Don't hack other attendees without consent.
3. Don't enter any customer occupied rooms (even if you're invited).
4. Don't talk about anything illegal.*
5. Don't smoke inside the venue (vape respectfully).
6. Do tip well.
7. Do participate.
8. Do have fun!

*Understand that you might be arrested or coerced into becoming an informant. The DHA mantra is that what happens at DHA, stays at DHA. It's the primary reason we will never stream our events.