Hackers, IT, and Cybersecurity Professionals Converge at ShowMeCon 2025

Midwest’s top cybersecurity event returns with expert speakers, hands-on training, and real-world hacking insights.

ST LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hackers, IT, and Cybersecurity Professionals Converge at ShowMeCon 2025
June 9–10 | St. Charles, Missouri | Pre-conference Trainings June 6–8
https://showmecon.com

This June, the Midwest’s premier cybersecurity conference returns for another high-impact year. Hosted by Parameter Security, ShowMeCon 2025 brings together red teamers, blue teamers, security leaders, and curious minds for two days of cutting-edge talks, hands-on learning, and deep community connection—all set against the backdrop of St. Charles, Missouri.

From June 9–10, the conference will feature a lineup of world-class speakers, including offensive security experts, government consultants, and thought leaders working at the frontier of tech and threat detection. The venue remains the iconic Ameristar Casino Resort Spa, giving attendees the full ShowMeCon experience.

Confirmed speakers include:

Amanda Berlin, Sr. Product Manager at Blumira, author, and founder of Mental Health Hackers, known for bridging technical depth with human insight.
Wayne Burke, international security consultant and AI technologist with a track record spanning NATO, Europol, and the U.S. military.
JC Carruthers, President of Snowfensive, a Salt Lake City–based cybersecurity consultancy offering a full spectrum of offensive and defensive services. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, DEF CON village co-founder, and annual Black Hat US trainer, JC brings over 20 years of experience helping organizations elevate their security posture with precision and purpose.


Pre-Conference Trainings (June 6–8)
Before the conference, attendees can level up their skills through intensive, hands-on trainings, including:

Hands-On Hacking with James Gilkey
Intrusion Detection with Anthony Baube
Practical Windows Forensics with JC Carruthers
Mastering Information Security Workshops with Jay Aylsworth & Dan Yarger
API Pentesting with Jennifer Shannon
Breaking Bad Code: A Web App PenTest Workshop with Kevin Johnson

From the Classroom to the Command Line:

At ShowMeCon, attendees don’t just sit and listen—they participate. The experience is built to inform, inspire, and upskill professionals across every level of security work, from SOC analysts to CISOs.

“The heart of ShowMeCon has always been aiding cybersecurity professionals sharpen their skills, share knowledge, and ultimately strengthen our collective defense in a rapidly shifting threat landscape,” shared Dave Chronister, Founder & CEO of Parameter Security.

Expect real-world demos, CTF challenges, conversations that move the industry forward, and access to some of the most practical minds working in security today.

About ShowMeCon
Since 2013, ShowMeCon has been a national security conference with a local heart—built by ethical hackers, training experts, and the passionate team at Parameter Security. It continues to serve as a launchpad for new thinking, meaningful connections, and actionable insights in the cybersecurity field. Register now and learn more at www.showmecon.com

Courtney Bates
SHOWMECON
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