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This August 2-7 2008, The [url=\"http://www.blackhat.com/\"]Black Hat Briefings[/url] return to the venerable Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino for another installment of the premier North American technical information security conference. Every year the lineup of presentations helps define the security headlines for the following year and 2008 will be no exception.

With more floor space and a brand new lineup of presentations and tracks, this will be the security event of the year.

As always, your ticket to Black Hat includes free admission to our sister conference DEFCON.

* We've begun the process of scheduling the Briefings here - we will be adding more as selections are completed. Watch this space.
* Black Hat USA Training sessions are scheduled for August 2-5
* Online Registration is now open.
* Press Registration information can be found here.
* Call for Papers is now Closed. This CFP closed May 1. There is still time for paid delegates to help rate and review submissions - learn more here.
* We've added an exciting new feature to the CFP process for this event - paid delegates will be able to read, review and rate CFP submissions. To learn more, read the FAQ here.
* Track Listing for BH USA 08 is now online.
* Learn more about the venue - the Caesars Palace Casino and Hotel
* Review our Sponsors and Media Partners.

I would really love to go to this, it sounds like a lot of fun.

Rift always talked about going - I don't know if he ever did go, though. I believe there is also a Black Hat event up closer to you; check through their site for Black Hat DC.