Sober in Cyber brings back alcohol-free Black Hat networking event

Sober in Cyber will host its fourth annual Sober Speakeasy on Aug. 4 at the Mob Museum in Las Vegas during Black Hat week. The free, registration-required event is designed to give cybersecurity professionals an inclusive place to network without alcohol, with support from Elastic, Write Alchemist and the Cybersecurity Marketing Society.

Why it matters: - The Sober Speakeasy gives cybersecurity professionals an alcohol-free networking option during one of the industry’s busiest weeks. - The event is aimed at attendees who are sober, sober-curious, taking a break from alcohol or simply looking for a different kind of conference social event. - Sober in Cyber says the goal is to make professional relationship-building more comfortable and inclusive across the cybersecurity community.

What happened: - Sober in Cyber is bringing back its annual Sober Speakeasy on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at the Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas. - The event is timed between Black Hat USA and DEF CON during Hacker Summer Camp. - Registration is free, but advance sign-up is required because capacity is limited. - The event runs from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - The Mob Museum will stay open to attendees for touring through 9:00 p.m. - Guests will also get access to the venue’s hidden speakeasy room. - The event website is More information.

The details: - This is the fourth year of the Sober Speakeasy. - The event includes handcrafted mocktails, food, alcohol-free networking and museum access. - Elastic and Write Alchemist are the Platinum Sponsors. - The Cybersecurity Marketing Society is the Mocktail Sponsor. - Other organizations are also supporting the event. - Elastic said it supports Sober in Cyber’s mission to foster safe and inclusive events for the cybersecurity community. - Write Alchemist said the alcohol-free event reflects the kind of inclusive community cybersecurity should be. - Write Alchemist is supporting Sober in Cyber for a third year and is stepping forward as a Platinum Sponsor in 2026. - The featured signature mocktail is called the “CyberMarketing Spicy Hot Take.” - The Cybersecurity Marketing Society is helping make that specialty drink possible. - Sober in Cyber is a volunteer-led nonprofit focused on alcohol-free networking opportunities for cybersecurity professionals.

Between the lines: - The event has become a fixture of Hacker Summer Camp, signaling steady demand for networking spaces that do not center alcohol. - Sponsorship from security and marketing groups shows the event is moving from niche meetup to broader community effort. - The lineup suggests organizers are trying to make the event feel like a premium conference social, not a lower-key alternative.

What's next: - Sober in Cyber will welcome cybersecurity and information security professionals attending BSides LV, Black Hat USA and DEF CON. - Organizers expect the event to continue serving as a networking option for people seeking a more comfortable conference environment. - Sober in Cyber also says it will keep building alcohol-free events and community for sober and sober-curious people in cybersecurity.

The bottom line: - The Sober Speakeasy is back as a free, sponsored, alcohol-free gathering meant to widen who feels welcome at Black Hat week.**