UtahSAINT/SAINTCON, past, present, and future
Jup1t3r
SAINTCON 2025 · Day 4 · Main Track 1
This talk, delivered by Jup1t3r, a foundational figure within the **UtahSAINT** organization, offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the evolution, challenges, and future trajectory of **SAINTCON**, Utah's premier cybersecurity conference. Far from a typical technical presentation on vulnerabilities or exploits, this session delves into the intricate operational complexities of scaling a community-driven event from a modest gathering to a major industry fixture. Jup1t3r provides a transparent account of the hurdles faced by an all-volunteer team managing exponential growth, financial demands, and the critical need to preserve the conference's unique culture.