20 YEARS OF HITCON：

MIND MELD HACKER SPIRIT FROM HUMAN TO AI

HITCON celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of evolution from an underground gathering to a prominent hacker conference. Over the years, it has burgeoned into a thriving hub for the cybersecurity community, fostering rich and vibrant communities around the world. The journey has witnessed the emergence of new technologies such as mobile, cloud computing, and cyber warfare. Despite these advancements, the core essence of the hacker spirit, commitment to research, innovation, discovery, hacking everything, and securing the cyberspace, remains unaltered, serving as the guiding force behind our discussions and explorations.

In recent years, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about a paradigm shift in cybersecurity. As we integrate AI into our daily hacking missions, we are faced with the challenge of aligning its capabilities with our values and objectives. Aligning AI with the hacker spirit becomes paramount, ensuring that our endeavors remain rooted in ethical and principled hacking practices. This Mind Melding of AI with the hacker spirit represents a new frontier in cybersecurity.