Exploit Workshop

Exploit Workshop is the weekly computer security meetup at CTRL-H: an open, self driven event for people interested in computer security. Whether you’re a novice or career professional, all are welcome!

It's a workshop in the sense that there are people working, and also talking shop. If you have a laptop, you should definitely bring it, but it's not mandatory. A lot of attendees have something they're working on during the meetup. Newbies are encouraged to ask questions and talk to other attendees about what they're working on; this is a great way to learn more about the field and what kinds of things people in infosec actually do all day.

Mostly though, it's just hackers hanging out.