DEFCON DCG-9120: Where Hackers Unite
Pune’s premier cybersecurity event. Explore cutting-edge talks, hands-on hacks, and the spirit of the hacker community with DCG-9120.
Venue and Host Sponsor for 2025
Empowering Hackers, Backing Innovation – Thanks to Our Venue Partner
We’re excited to announce that Indira Group of Institutions will be hosting DEFCON Pune 2025 – DCG-9120 as our official venue sponsor!
Their support in providing the space and infrastructure is helping us bring the hacker community together under one roof. We’re grateful for their commitment to education, innovation, and empowering the next generation of cybersecurity minds.
Thank you, Indira Group, for being a part of this mission — together, we’re all set to make this event a memorable one! 💻⚡🔐
About DEFCON DCG-9120
Empowering Pune’s cybersecurity community through free knowledge, collaboration, and ethical hacking.
DCG-9120, the official DEFCON Group in Pune, was founded in 2024 with a simple yet powerful vision — to build a thriving community of ethical hackers, researchers, and cybersecurity enthusiasts. We firmly believe that education should be free and accessible to everyone, regardless of background or experience. Knowledge thrives when it’s shared, not locked away. Through our regular meetups, hands-on workshops, CTFs, and community-driven initiatives, we aim to create a platform where curiosity meets opportunity. Whether you’re a student, professional, or hobbyist, DCG-9120 welcomes you to learn, collaborate, and grow in a no-judgment zone. We stand for open knowledge, continuous learning, and hacking with purpose — because together, we can secure the digital world, one mind at a time.
Our Mission
At DCG-9120, our mission is to create a thriving, inclusive, and grassroots cybersecurity community rooted in the core belief that knowledge should be free for everyone. We are committed to fostering a culture of ethical hacking, curiosity, and continuous learning. Through open discussions, hands-on workshops, Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges, and real-world problem solving, we aim to empower students, professionals, and self-learners to become confident, skilled defenders of the digital world. We strive to break down barriers to entry, eliminate gatekeeping, and cultivate a safe space where people from all walks of life can explore, share, and grow in their cybersecurity journey.
Our Vision
We envision DCG-9120 as a beacon for ethical hackers, researchers, and security enthusiasts not just in Pune, but across India and beyond. Our vision is to lead a movement where cybersecurity education is democratized, collaboration is celebrated, and innovation thrives without boundaries. We see a future where talent is nurtured through community-driven initiatives, and where the next generation of security leaders rises from open knowledge and shared passion — not privilege. By staying true to our roots and always putting the community first, we aim to redefine what it means to be a hacker: curious, ethical, relentless, and united.
The Crew Powering DEFCON Pune
Our team is a collective of passionate hackers, builders, and cybersecurity enthusiasts dedicated to driving Pune’s cybersecurity movement. From organizing events to fostering a culture of open learning, we work together to make DCG-9120 a space where knowledge is shared freely, curiosity is encouraged, and innovation thrives.
Prafull Pansare
Tushar Kadam
Maneesh Bakhru
Sabyasachi Bahera
Samrat Chatterji
Akshat Sharma
Arun Jain
