Nikki and Ed Miro created and run Octopus Game.
It is built to introduce people to Def Con in a fun, approachable way.

A diversity-driven conference committed to helping all underrepresented people in Information Security. The Diana Initiative features multiple speaker tracks, capture-the-flag competitions, villages with hands-on activities, and workshops. 

The LHC is a loose collective of people interested in hacking. LHC began on /r/defcon as a way for people attending DEF CON ‘alone’ to meet up with other people.

We believe that by sharing knowledge and providing mentorship, we can help individuals advance their careers and contribute to a safer internet and industry, where individual values, digital rights, and proper use of technology prevail.