Community Access

By the community. For the community.

BSides Tampa exists for the community, not for profit. We offer discounted and complimentary admission because cost should never stop someone from participating. If you need help, reach out. We'll work with you.

Students

Student admission

$30discounted rate

Full-time students at accredited institutions get discounted admission. Valid student ID required at check-in. You get access to everything: all sessions, villages, and community events.

Military

Military admission

$30discounted rate

Active duty, reserve, veteran, and military spouse participants get discounted admission. Valid military ID or DD-214 required at check-in.

“Thanks again for one of the best conferences I’ve been to. The affordability is amazing, especially considering the quality. One wonders why the ‘big conferences’ cost thousands of dollars when you can do it for $45!”

— 2025 Training Participant  •  100% of 2025 participants agreed it was good value for the price

Need help getting in?

We give out complimentary and discounted admission to individuals, groups, and classes on a case-by-case basis. If money is tight, don't let that stop you. Reach out and we'll figure it out.

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Looking for scholarship opportunities?

Two $500 cybersecurity scholarships available for students pursuing careers in Cybersecurity or IT.