FAQ

COVID FAQ

Do you require me to wear a mask?

Yes.

Do you require proof of vaccination?

No.

What should I do if I feel unwell? What should I do if I am sick / test positive?

First, please do not come to the event space. We will refund your ticket. We will be recording (2025) so you can catch the talks later.

Donations FAQ

Are donations to the Diana Initiative tax-deductible?

Yes we are a US-based not-for-profit! If you choose to receive a gift for your donation (when available), you may only deduct the amount of your donation less the market value of your gift. Your email receipt should have this information included. If you donate using our donation form you should automatically get a tax receipt (please check your spam folder), if you donated at the same time as buying a ticket please reach out to registration to get a receipt if desired.

Can I get a receipt for my donation?

Thank you for the donation! Yes. If you gave a donation on the web site you should receive a receipt through email automatically. If you need another copy, or you gave a donation via EventBrite, please contact [donate@dianainitiative.org] for receipt information.

Tickets FAQ

What does each ticket get access to?

TBD

I have a code to use, how do I use it?

TBD

Conference FAQ

When is the conference?

The Diana Initiative will take place Monday August 4, 2025 in Las Vegas. see our [event details] and [venue details] pages.

Who can attend?

This event is open to people of all genders, races, ethnicities, and identities interested in Information Security and Diversity in the Tech landscape. Although we tend to focus on underrepresented demographics, we want to make sure we are welcoming to everyone, especially our supporters and allies.

Can I get credit for this event?

The Diana Initiative Conference should qualify for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. Credits vary by association, as do submission details. Specifically, we're an "Industry Conference (in-person or virtual)." For confirmation of whether the Diana Initiative Conference meets your CPE requirements, please contact your accreditation body directly. It is important to follow Up with your association(s) within their required timeframe for credits.

CompTIA members will be entitled to a maximum of 1 CE credit per hour of attendance, with an event maximum. Members will need to self-report attendance information [https://www.comptia.org/continuing-education]

Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) certification holders may earn 1 CPE credit per hour of attendance with an event maximum under the “Other InfoSec Related Training” category.

IAPP members will need to self-report attendance information for credits by completing a CPE application form and providing support documentation. For more information, go to https://iapp.org/certify/cpe.

Individuals holding an ISACA certification can qualify for 1 CE credit for each applicable session containing content that maps to the related certification exam content outline. Certification holders will need to self-report attendance information.

ISC2 members can earn 1 CE credit per hour of attendance, with an event maximum by submitting under "Education" and "Industry Conference".

Does the conference have a Code of Conduct?

Yes - all speakers, sponsors, staff, volunteers, and attendees are expected to adhere to it during the event. It can be reviewed on our Policies page.

Do you sell your conference attendee information (emails, name, etc)?

No, we do not sell or provide attendee information to anyone other than a subset of our staff. Our staff only has access to information for the purpose of assisting with registration or sending mailing list emails (which you can opt-out of!). 

Although there are some emails (spam) that go around saying you can buy a list, you can’t, and shouldn’t trust those emails (they go around for many conferences that also do not sell or provide lists).

We do not provide our sponsors access to our email lists or personal information lists. We do however allow sponsors to, with your consent, scan your badge, which gives them access to your name and email address.

At this time your information is collected within EventBrite (ticket sales) and/or MailChimp (mailing list). If one of those companies were to be breached someone could harvest the list but we have not yet been informed or heard of breaches of these systems this year.

For more information, please [review our Privacy Policy].

Discord FAQ

What is Discord?

Discord is a free voice, video, and text chat app that's used by tens of millions of people ages 13+ to talk and hang out with their communities and friends.

How do I get Discord?

First you must create an account [https://discord.com/register].

Next download the software [https://discord.com/download] - you can use it on a web browser as well.

How do I join the Diana Server?

You should have received a link to join in your email. (The email address you purchased your ticket with).

Next follow the directions [in this video] or

• Click the Invitation Link

• You should end up in #the-diana-initiative

• Go to #verify-here and click Verify

• You will get a direct message from Wick

• Complete the captcha

• You should now have access to all Attendees and Sponsors channels

If you get an error with the invite link please make sure

• You are using the latest version of discord (Discord > Check for Updates)

• Make sure you are logged in

If you can not see the channels please make sure

• You clicked "verify"

• You reply to the Wick-bot DM

• Your DMs are open to server (User settings cog, Privacy and Safety, Allow Direct Messages from server members = ON)

How do I find my User Name?

Click the user settings cog, go to "My Account" - in my example "circuitswan#5857".

How do I change my Display Name on the server?

Click on the server menu, then select "Edit Server Profile"

Here you can change the nickname and image that show up for you *only on this server*

How do I find my Discord ID?

[Watch this video] or [Read these instructions].

How do I enable direct Messages?

[Read these instructions].

How do I submit a ticket?

[Watch this video] or;

• go to #submit-a-ticket under "Attendees"

• click the button for the type of ticket you want

• click the link the bot gives you

• provide additional information to our moderators

• When it's taken care of you can close the ticket

Any general Discord advice?

[We found this video].

Career Village FAQ

Can I sign up in advance for a mock interview or resume review?

Sorry sign up is only during the event, stop into the village and a volunteer will assist getting you scheduled.

Lockpicking Village FAQ

Do I need to sign up?

No! Just stop in.

Maker Village FAQ

Can I buy one of the electronic badges?

Yes! TBD

Sponsor FAQ

How can my organization become a conference sponsor?

Please visit the [Sponsorship page]. If you still have questions about sponsorship, please contact sponsors@dianainitiative.org

How do I get my Sponsors Tickets?

As part of your sponsorship benefit, we are providing you with a certain amount of complimentary tickets to our event. If you have not already received them, claim your tickets by sending an email to [sponsors@dianainitiative.org], and you will get a code to unlock your sponsors tickets. Once you unlock the sponsors ticket registration, an option will appear to register for your sponsors tickets. Make sure all of your attendees fill in all of the requested information.

You do not need to complete this whole process right away – if you only know two of the attendees now for example, you can get two tickets now and use the same link again in the future to get the remainder of your tickets.

What Sponsor logo format should I provide? 

If you have not yet provided us with your company sponsor logo, please send a vector version of your logo as well as the url to which your logo should point.

How do I participate in the Career Village?

Depending on your support level;

- You can post a job on our job board which is shared in our newsletter and in career village

Can you tell me about my "Table" in a "High Traffic Space"?

Certain sponsors receive a 6'x30" rectangular table in the hallway (High traffic Space) outside of our talks and lunch area so that you can interact with our attendees.

The table comes with a table cover. This year we are also providing basic WiFi to all attendees and sponsors. You may bring any free standing signs or table decor you would like. These must go behind, on, or to one side of your table. There can not be anything affixed to the walls or ceiling. Nothing is permitted to block the walkway in front of your table. We can not guarantee power, please reach out if you have power or A/V needs.

We do not yet have a time when you may set up your table, however unlike in the past we will not have access to the space the day before so you will need to setup the day before.

We can not guarantee access to electrical outlets. If you need electric please note that as there are a few outlets in the hallway we can try and position you at (bring long extension cords and nothing that needs large amounts of power!) Please bring an extension cord and graffer's (not duct) tape.

For the in person event Can we setup on the 4th?

Sorry not this year at this venue.

For the in person event when can we arrive? When do we need to leave?

TBD

What does “Company logo on welcome banner” mean?

For the in person event we have printed free-standing signs on which we will put our sponsor's logos near our Registration area.

Please provide, if possible, logos for both print (vector is great, ai, eps) as well as web (PNG, SVG or JPG, with and without transparent backgrounds if possible and permissible).

How can I provide Sponsor Swag? 

We prefer to be a swag-light event. We like to keep the amount of swag minimal at our event and prefer items be reusable and utilitarian (Rubber jar openers, chip clips with magnets, glasses cleaners, scrunchies or hair bands, socks, etc!) or small and easy (stickers) as too often swag just ends up discarded after the event.

How many swags should I ship?

We are expecting 200-300 registrations so plan accordingly. We recommend ~100-200 items if you want to do a "first to the table".

Where do I ship my items?

TBD - You may need to ship to your own hotel, however we are looking into options.

May I rent (equipment)?

Unlike in the past there is not an A/V vendor. We can ask the University in advance but we recommend you bring everything you need.

Can you confirm the hours of the event?

TBD

Can I store my event items / boxes overnight?

No. This is a one day event.

Are we able to get the attendee list?

No. As we are a community driven information security event we take our attendees privacy seriously, as they have high expectations. We do not provide or sell our email lists of our attendees to anyone. At your sponsor table you can certainly encourage people to sign up to your mailing in exchange for a raffle, swag or other benefits. If you choose to host a contest or session that can be an even more impactful for collecting contact information from attendees.

No, we do not sell or provide attendee information to anyone other than a subset of our staff. Our staff only has access to information for the purpose of assisting with registration or sending mailing list emails. Although there are some emails (spam) that go around saying you can buy a list, you can’t, and shouldn’t trust those emails (they go around for many conferences that also do not sell or provide lists).

We do collect some demographics information (optional) about attendees and are happy to share the prior years as well as the current year information with sponsors (or attendees). We also allow attendees to opt-in to a jobs list so we can push jobs or contests to our attendee mailing list in our event information email we send out a few days before the event. We will not accept advertising, only straightforward raffles, contests, and job postings or job board links.

For more information, please [review our Privacy Policy].

Are we able to get lead information?

We will have lead scanning devices again this year, and you are also welcome to collect their information directly. We find that attendees would be happy to provide email addresses or text numbers to enter a raffle for something like a Lego kit, a gift card, etc. A creative raffle and a laptop offering to place them directly into your mailing list work surprisingly well. Also we are happy to share no-cost invitations to any parties you are hosting the week colocated with Black Hat, BSides LV and DEF CON and you can collect whatever information is desired for RSVP to your events.

What booth setups have been popular in the past?

People love shiny or lights - but please no rapidly blinking things or noisy things!

People love Candy

One sponsor had great success with a plinko game for swag

Swag is helpful

We strongly suggest having a table banner/runner or cover with your logo/name, we also strongly suggest at least one if not two signs explaining what you are looking to talk about (hiring, demos, free trial, internships etc), QR codes get a bad rap but are great for directing people where you want them to go.