72Con

72Con is an annual technology conference organized by the nonprofit 72Con Collective. The event brings together software developers, researchers, and industry professionals to discuss topics in software engineering, cybersecurity, data science, and digital culture. The program typically combines keynote talks, technical sessions, workshops, and an expo where attendees can explore tools and services from participating vendors.

Since its inception, 72Con has been hosted in multiple cities and offers both in-person and virtual attendance options. It features speakers from academia, industry, and community projects and has grown from a local meetup into an international conference with diverse tracks.

The program usually runs in parallel tracks, including tutorials, hands-on labs, and peer-led discussions. It emphasizes practical skills, collaborative learning, and opportunities for networking, and it may include demos, poster sessions, and startup showcases.

72Con emphasizes openness and inclusion, with codes of conduct and accessibility accommodations. It has funded scholarships and travel grants to support underrepresented attendees and has supported open-source projects through sponsorships and grants.

Organizers are a volunteer-driven collective led by a program committee and advisory board. The conference is generally well regarded for its focus on practitioner content, though ticket pricing and venue capacity are common topics of critique.