PWNKENT
A monthly cyber security social in Kent. For pros, students & the curious.
Your local between conferences
BSides and the big conferences are brilliant, but they only come round a few times a year. Pwn Kent is a relaxed monthly get-together in a Tunbridge Wells pub, where Kent's security community can meet, swap stories and learn from each other.
Meet
Put faces to names and get to know the people working in security across Kent and down the line.
Learn
Short talks, demos and war stories from the community, from first-timers to seasoned pros.
Socialise
No sales pitches, no pressure. Just good conversation over a drink, alcoholic or not.
First meetup
Once a month, same pub, same time. The first date will be announced once we know who's coming, so register your interest to hear first.
- date
- Early 2027
- time
- Evening, to be confirmed
- venue
- A Tunbridge Wells pub, to be announced
- trains
- Close to Tunbridge Wells station
- cost
- Free
Got something to share?
Talks are optional and informal. A tool you've built, a CTF write-up, a lesson learned the hard way: if it's interesting to you, it'll be interesting to us. First-time speakers are very welcome.
Lightning talk
Perfect for a first go at speaking. One idea, a few slides or none at all.
Main talk
Room to dig into research, a demo or a case study, with time for questions.
Register your interest
Send me a quick message on LinkedIn and you'll be the first to hear when the date is set. No spam, just meetup news.
- Hear about the first date and venue
- Tell us which night suits you
- Let us know if you'd give a talk
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Be excellent to each other
Pwn Kent is for everyone, whatever your background, experience or level. We expect everyone who comes along to:
- Be welcoming, respectful and patient, especially with newcomers.
- Not harass, intimidate or discriminate against anyone, in person or online.
- Keep it legal and ethical: no hacking of the venue, attendees or their devices, and no sharing of others' confidential information.
- Respect "no photos" requests and Chatham House Rule when a speaker asks for it.
- Drink responsibly, or not at all. Nobody needs to explain why they're on soft drinks.
If something makes you uncomfortable, speak to the organiser on the night or get in touch. Anyone who breaks these rules may be asked to leave.
Privacy notice
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What we collect
If you get in touch to register your interest, we keep your name, how to contact you and anything you choose to share, such as your preferred night or interest in giving a talk.
Why we collect it
Only to tell you about Pwn Kent meetups and to plan them. We rely on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
Who handles it
For now, people register by messaging the organiser on LinkedIn, which is covered by LinkedIn's own privacy policy. We may later use a sign-up form or email service, and will update this notice if we do. We never sell or share your details with anyone else.
How long we keep it
Until you ask us to remove you, or Pwn Kent stops running.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you can ask to see, correct or delete your data, or withdraw your consent. To do so, get in touch. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.