Sponsorship Prospectus · 2026
Vulnerability Vibes
The Bug Bounty Industry's Premier Networking Event
Date August 5, 2026
Time 18:00 – 22:00
Location Las Vegas, NV
Capacity 240 Attendees

Our Format

The Event

The Bug Bounty Community of Interest hosts Vulnerability Vibes, a curated networking evening held during Hacker Summer Camp, the world's biggest annual gathering of cybersecurity talent. The event brings Bug Bounty Program Managers and elite Security Researchers into the same room for an evening of semi-structured, high-value human connection.

Format

  • 3+ hours of programming with food and beverages included
  • Dedicated networking activity at event open: optional participation
  • Opportunities to learn from industry experts and thought leaders
  • Grow your professional network through meaningful connections

The Audience

  • Security Researchers (ethical hackers) from around the world
  • Bug Bounty Program Managers and operator staff from leading tech companies
  • Industry leaders, speakers, and top-tier practitioners
  • Hosted by the Bug Bounty Community of Interest

Who's in the Room

Attendance is curated and distributed to ensure every conversation is valuable. Our exclusive participation ratio keeps the room balanced and the energy focused.

3 Hackers 2 Operators 1 Sponsor
Security Researchers (Hackers): 50%
Program Managers (Operators): 33%
Supporters: 17%

Security Researchers

  • Top-ranked ethical hackers from global platforms
  • Speakers and thought leaders from the week's conferences
  • Community influencers with large audiences
  • Up-and-coming talent in the Bug Bounty space

Program Operators

  • Bug Bounty Program Managers from leading tech companies
  • Security leaders seeking direct researcher insight
  • Decision-makers with influence over program spend
  • Triage and other staff who support Bug Bounty Programs

2026: Making New Friends

In 2026 we are tripling capacity to meet the demand that 2025 made undeniably clear. Vulnerability Vibes is becoming the must-attend social event of Hacker Summer Camp.

240
Target Attendees 2026
120
Security Researchers
80
Program Operators
40
Sponsor Staff

The goal is simple: give the Bug Bounty community a flagship social event that matches the scale and energy of the conference week around it. Vulnerability Vibes is that event.

Sponsorship Tiers

Three levels of partnership, each designed to put your brand in front of the people who matter most to your program.

Premier
$11,000
  • Your tickets5 included
  • Guest tickets10 flexible
  • Add-on tickets$500 ea (1-3)
    $400 ea for 4+
  • Pop-up bannerYes
  • Swag bag items2 items
  • Optional raffleYes
  • Logo onWebsite · Registration · Banner · T-Shirt · Badge · Lanyard
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Entry
$5,000
  • Your tickets2 included
  • Guest tickets5 flexible
  • Add-on tickets$500 ea (1-3)
    $400 ea for 4+
  • Pop-up banner-
  • Swag bag items2 items
  • Optional raffle-
  • Logo onWebsite · Registration · Banner · T-Shirt
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Custom
Let's talk
  • TicketsFlexible
  • BrandingTailored
  • PerksTailored
  • Add-on tickets$500 ea (1-3)
    $400 ea for 4+
  • Don't see the right fit?We'll build a package around your goals.
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* Guest Tickets are flexible: register as Security Researchers or Program staff.
* Add-On ticket price reduced to $400 for tickets 4, 5, 6, and above.
* Pop-up Banner and Swag items must be provided by sponsor with sufficient lead time.
* Raffle prizes must have a minimum value of $100 each.

Last Year (2025): Proof of Demand

The inaugural Vulnerability Vibes took place in Las Vegas in August 2025. The response from the community was overwhelming.

80
Target Attendees
105
Actually Attended
131%
Of Target Reached
100%
2025 Sponsors Returning
We turned people away at the door and online. Demand far outstripped what we had capacity to accommodate, the signal was clear: this community needed a bigger room.

What People Said

"This is the only reason I came to Hacker Summer Camp."
BBP Manager
"Such a great event to talk with program managers."
Hacker
"Hands down, the absolute best event of the entire week."
BBP Manager
"I'm so happy that the BB COI is finally hosting community events! What a great format."
Hacker, BBP Manager
"I got more value from conversations at this event than anything else I did in Las Vegas."
Sponsor, CEO
"This is exactly the kind of thing we love to reward our top hackers with exclusive access to."
Sponsor, BBP Manager
"Why has nobody done this before? It's so much better than all the other sales happy hours."
Sponsor, CEO
"Whatever you are charging your sponsors, it is not enough. You should do this thing every day and tell them to all cancel their other events at the casinos."
BBP Manager
"The swag from Vuln Vibes was next level. Like, I know Chris Holt is the OG legend of event swag, but when you see it happen it's just so unreal and incredible. Amazing event!"
Hacker, Podcast Host
"I don't know how they (Neil + Chris) have amazing ideas like this. The planning and execution by these guys is just incredible. This event is exactly what everyone wanted but didn't say out loud."
Sponsor, CTO

Our 2025 Sponsors

Every sponsor from 2025 has committed to returning for 2026. Join them.

Meta Intigriti HackerOne Bugcrowd Adobe Desired Effect YesWeHack

Why Sponsors Came Back

  • Community demand for these events
  • High-quality, qualified audience in a focused setting
  • Genuine engagement: not a trade show floor
  • Brand visible across all event touchpoints
  • Exclusive access to top-tier talent in the industry

Ready to Sponsor?

Reach out to discuss which tier is right for you, or to build a custom package. We'd love to have you as part of the Vulnerability Vibes story.

contact@vulnerabilityvibes.com vulnerabilityvibes.com