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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events


Santa Clara, CA |  
May 26, 2026

We are proud to present this year's Bay Area EFF Members' Speakeasy with Women in Security and Privacy (WISP). Join WISP Co-founder and Board Member Kenesa Ahmad in conversation with EFF Executive Director Cindy Cohn about Cindy's book: Privacy's Defender: My Thirty-Year...

CyberLaw Trivia Banner with a multicolored brain
San Francisco, CA |  
June 4, 2026
This event brings lawyers from law firms and companies together in the ultimate battle of mastery over privacy, free speech, and intellectual property law. EFF’s crack team of legal experts will challenge participants to delve into their knowledge of obscure tech law minutiae–all in the pursuit of this year's coveted...
Woman speaks on a phone while a man stands behind her
San Francisco, CA |  
June 5, 2026

Banned for decades for its unvarnished depiction of state surveillance, The Ear unfolds over one sleepless night when a couple discovers that “the ear” of the Communist regime is listening in on their every word.Get Tickets TodayAlready on edge in the wake of an ongoing Communist purge, a government...

The words "EFFecting Change" on a black background with red, white, and grey ribbons
Online |  
June 17, 2026

LGBTQ+ communities are facing an escalating wave of censorship and targeted surveillance, but we can push back through mutual solidarity. Join us live to learn how safer virtual spaces get built, how platform policies and government pressure are reshaping the digital landscape, and what platform accountability actually looks like. Our...

San Mateo Convention Center | San Mateo, CA |  
July 17, 2026 to July 19, 2026

EFF is excited to be back at Open Sauce in San Mateo, CA! If you're attending the event, be sure to stop by EFF's table where we'll be spreading the word about our efforts to protect digital privacy and free expression online. Of course, you can check out some...

Mandalay Bay | Las Vegas, NV |  
August 5, 2026 to August 6, 2026

EFF will be back in Las Vegas, NV for Black Hat USA! We're excited to be in the Business Hall, where you can come say hi and learn more about the work we are doing to defend digital freedoms. You can even pick up a special member gift as...

Dogs playing at the EFF Benefit Poker Tournament table
Las Vegas, NV |  
August 7, 2026
The EFF Benefit Poker Tournament is back for DEF CON 34! Your buy-in is paired with a donation to support EFF’s mission to protect online privacy and free expression for all. Play for glory. Play for money. Play for the future of the web. Reserve your spot today.
The New Yorker Hotel | New York, NY |  
August 14, 2026 to August 16, 2026

The HOPE conference is not only back for another year, but also back in Manhattan for the first time since 2018! EFF is thrilled to be there with talks and a table in the expo hall where you can chat with our team, learn about the latest in the...

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