--- title: 5 Reasons to Be a Conference Ambassador at Black Hat description: UAT cyber security students sign up as conference volunteers at Black Hat to learn from information security experts and grow their networks. image: https://blog.uat.edu/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-08-15%20at%204.03.06%20PM.png --- [![image-26](https://blog.uat.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing/Logos/image-26.png?width=99&name=image-26.png "image-26")](https://www.uat.edu/) ** - [Home](https://www.uattech.com) - [Majors](http://www.uat.edu/advancing-technology-degrees) - [About UAT](https://www.uat.edu/about-uat) - [Request More Information](https://www.uat.edu/request-info) [![Take a Virtual, Interactive Tour ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3455363/92ff0e66-7821-430b-88c3-a32c82c5bda2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3455363/92ff0e66-7821-430b-88c3-a32c82c5bda2) # What's happening on UAT's campus- A blog published by UAT Students. 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For the past 20 years, the world's leading cyber security researchers, practitioners, executives, venders, job seekers and students come together for a series of super informative briefings, trainings and networking events/ UAT has an exclusive arrangement with the Black Hat conference ambassador program. There are many reasons cyber security students should capitalize on this amazing opportunity. ![Screen Shot 2018-08-15 at 4.03.06 PM](https://blog.uat.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-08-15%20at%204.03.06%20PM.png?width=1888&name=Screen%20Shot%202018-08-15%20at%204.03.06%20PM.png) **#1 Make Money** While you work at Black Hat, you can make money that can cover other expenses while in Las Vegas. The hotel cost is covered while you work for Black Hat. **#2 Check Out the Venders** While you are off shift, you can visit the conference hall and talk to different vendors. I particularly liked talking to the different startups and learning about the various innovations that they want to bring to the field of network security. **#3 Attend Talks** Certain talks are available to Black Hat conference ambassadors. Try to catch a few after your shift. Ask questions, and stick around to connect with the presenter. Then follow up on LinkedIn or over email.  **#4 Go to DEF CON for Free** [DEF CON](https://www.defcon.org/) is a really cool convention meant for the general public. It has villages that focus on different subjects within the world of cyber security. There are also general talks that cover a variety of topics within network security.   **#5 Meet Cool People** Meeting people is the best reason to sign up as a conference ambassador at Black Hat. I talked to people from all over the world and in different parts of the industry. If you are a student who wants to build a network, Black Hat is a good place to start. You can read a story about how my friend Gabe got a internship while coming back from Black Hat [here](https://blog.uat.edu/cyber-security-internship). Do you want to be a Black Hat conference ambassador? 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