First-time attendees to DEF CON, or infosec conferences in general, frequently do not understand the concept of badges, and how they relate to the oft-discussed "badge life", as contrasted with badges being required for admission to certain events or subject areas.
Regarding the conference as a whole, attendees need the ability to see information about the various types of badges available, what their cost is, how they're awarded, what benefits are conveyed, where to obtain them, etc.
Regarding events of a conference, attendees must be informed of what entitlements (here, badges) they must hold in order to obtain access to (at least) the intersection of event-instance-location. For example:
Uber badge holders and contest award winners are permitted entry to the conference room where the closing ceremonies are being held.
Attendees are permitted entry to the overflow conference rooms where the ceremony is being simulcast in real-time.
Those without entitlements may listen to the stream via GSM, DECT, or watch it via connected hotel television distribution.
First-time attendees to DEF CON, or infosec conferences in general, frequently do not understand the concept of badges, and how they relate to the oft-discussed "badge life", as contrasted with badges being required for admission to certain events or subject areas.
Regarding the conference as a whole, attendees need the ability to see information about the various types of badges available, what their cost is, how they're awarded, what benefits are conveyed, where to obtain them, etc.
Regarding events of a conference, attendees must be informed of what entitlements (here, badges) they must hold in order to obtain access to (at least) the intersection of event-instance-location. For example: