2025 Archive
How it All Started
Inspired by the work of his team at IBM Adversary Simulation and alongside industry peers such as Will and Lee at SpecterOps, Chris Thompson set out to create the first conference focused specifically on use of AI in offensive cyber - distinct from events centered on securing AI systems themselves. He partnered with Will and Nick from Dreadnode, along with Kristen Del Roso, drawing on her experience organizing ChinaCon, to bring the vision to life.
What began as a niche gathering quickly evolved into a premium, invite-only event as interest in applied AI surged. Taking cues from the format and community ethos of LabsCon, OAIC was designed as a curated forum for researchers, AI labs, government stakeholders, and practitioners - emphasizing meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and shaping the future direction of offensive AI in a relaxed, relationship-driven setting.
The inaugural event would not have been possible through early seed support from Dreadnode and the hard work and support of their team. While continuing to support OAIC, Dreadnode has stepped back in 2026 to focus on its expanding core business and looks forward to participating and sponsoring the opening night gathering.
2025 Speakers
OAIC 2025 is SOLD OUT!
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FAQ
The individual ticket price will be determined in April, once sponsorships are finalized. Ticket prices will cost between $1995 - $2495 USD for invitees and $3995 for additional team members referred, with some range depending on the invite wave, our budget, organization and mix of attendees. We are leveraging Humantix for ticket purchase, with all of the event platform registration fees donated to charity.
The ticket cost is planned to include a 4-star hotel room for three nights, access to all talks, after parties and activities, and all meals and drinks, (inclusion of the 3 after-parties and drinks subject to hitting subject to hitting sponsorship goals).
The event is designed to be non-commercial. No product pitches, vendor halls, or sales agendas. The focus is purely on top-tier research, collaboration, and shaping the responsible future of offensive AI.
We want to encourage a balanced participation of organizations, attendees and speakers, focusing on advancing the industry and shaping the responsible use of offensive AI. We are aiming for an equal split of AI Labs, Offensive Researchers, Security Firms, and Government/DOD/IC.
There are also planned sessions that will be restricted to U.S. citizens only for natsec reasons.
RemoteThreat, Dreadnode, and DevSec, with initial seed funding graciously provided by Dreadnode.
The CFP will go live March 25, 2025.
While speakers have not yet been confirmed, we will be inviting the best researchers from across the offensive security industry, AI labs, and Government representatives.
