DEF CON Visitors — Stay at Club de Soleil for Nightlife

About DEF CON. DEF CON 34 runs August 6–9, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center — the 34th edition of the world's largest hacker conference and the centerpiece of annual 'Hacker Summer Camp' alongside Black Hat USA and BSidesLV. Over 30,000 security researchers, ethical hackers, and enthusiasts gather for four days of talks, specialized Villages (Wireless, Car Hacking, IoT, Aerospace, AppSec, and more), Capture the Flag contests, and hands-on demos covering the full spectrum of offensive and defensive cybersecurity. The convention draws around 30K attendees to Las Vegas Convention Center each August, concentrated in the hacking and cybersecurity sector. Las Vegas venue operators recognize DEF CON as one of the busier convention weeks of the year: guest lists fill 24 to 48 hours before target nights, and cover charges at walk-up are higher than on a standard weekend.

Club de Soleil for DEF CON attendees. Club de Soleil All-Suite Resort is a French-Mediterranean-themed all-suite timeshare resort on Tropicana Avenue, 3 miles west of the Strip near the Rio Casino, offering fully equipped kitchen suites, multiple heated pools and spa, tennis courts, a putting green, and complimentary Strip shuttle service. The Mahana Spa offers facials, massages, and body treatments on-site, and the self-contained layout suits guests who want Las Vegas as a home base rather than an active Strip address. Sapphire Las Vegas and Crazy Horse III are the closest nightlife destinations, each under 10 minutes by rideshare. Club de Soleil sits 5 mi from Las Vegas Convention Center — a standard 10-to-15-minute rideshare from the show floor without convention-week traffic. As a mid-range-tier option, Club de Soleil attracts mid-level attendees and regional buyers attending DEF CON.

Nearby nightclub access from Club de Soleil. Club de Soleil does not have a major nightclub on property, but its Strip location puts OMNIA Nightclub (3.5 mi) within reach. The nearest options: OMNIA Nightclub (3.5 mi), Hakkasan (4 mi). For DEF CON groups, this still means one direct rideshare from the hotel without navigating the Strip on foot after a full day on the show floor. Guest list via NoCoverVegas is free at all of these venues — submit before the convention starts.

Pool parties during DEF CON. DEF CON in August means the full Las Vegas pool party circuit is running. Encore Beach Club, OMNIA Dayclub, Marquee Dayclub, and TAO Beach operate Friday and Saturday from 11 AM. The typical DEF CON schedule closes the show floor by 5 or 6 PM — making a post-convention Friday afternoon pool session logistically feasible. Club de Soleil's own Multiple heated pools and spa with resort landscaping and tennis courts provides a lower-key option for groups that prefer to stay on property. The closest dayclubs from Club de Soleil: OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar. Guest list access keeps the cover charge off at all of them.

Strip clubs during DEF CON from Club de Soleil. Las Vegas strip clubs are the most convention-compatible late-night option because every major club — Sapphire, Hustler Club, Spearmint Rhino, and Peppermint Hippo — sends complimentary transportation directly to Club de Soleil. No rideshare required, no cover charge, and a host at the door expecting your group by name. For DEF CON groups with mixed preferences, Sapphire's 71,000-square-foot facility operates more like a nightclub — multiple bars, performance stages, and VIP sections that accommodate groups where not everyone is a strip club regular. The free limo from Club de Soleil is available every night of DEF CON week. Text (725) 999-9293 to confirm pickup.