About Us

A community-powered photo archive preserving the presence of Indian security researchers at global conferences.

Indian security researchers show up at global security conferences every year. Black Hat, DEF CON, and beyond.

This site exists to preserve that presence.

A community-powered photo archive documenting Indian hackers at conferences worldwide. Put faces to names, names to faces, and retain collective memory beyond short-lived social feeds.

This archive works with hackingarchivesofindia.com (maintained by Anant Shrivastava) which focuses on broader historical documentation. This site focuses on conference moments, visually.

No rankings. No promotion. Just record. Privacy-first. Consent respected.

The Backstory

Someone finishes a talk. Someone recognizes a face.

"Group photo karein? Big sign ke paas."

Five minutes later, fifteen people in a messy semi-circle.

Different companies. Same badge fatigue. Click.

I started this as a quiet ritual at every conference. Over time, people asked:

"Is there one place where all these photos live?"

That question became this site. If you find yourself here, tag people you know. Upload your photos. Be part of the record. This is not about spotlight. It is about memory.

Maintainer

👨‍💻

Shubham Mittal

Creator & Maintainer

Code of Submissions

This archive is privacy-first. Please follow these rules.

Facing-camera photos only

No candid shots, side profiles, or photos taken without awareness.

Implied consent required

If someone is clearly facing the camera, consent is assumed. If unclear, the photo will not be published.

Conference context is mandatory

Event name, year, and location must be provided.

No misrepresentation

Light cropping is allowed. No filters or edits that alter reality.

Respect removals

Any takedown request will be honored promptly.

Group photos only

Only photos with 3 or more people are allowed.

FAQ

Who can submit photos?

Anyone from the community. All submissions are manually reviewed.

Is consent required?

Yes. Facing the camera implies consent. If consent is unclear, the submission is rejected.

What if someone wants their photo removed?

Takedown requests are respected immediately. No justification required.

Is this a ranking or promotional platform?

No. This is not a leaderboard or marketing platform.

How does this relate to hackingarchivesofindia.com?

That project documents broader community history. This site focuses specifically on conference photos.

Contribute

If you were there, you belong here. Submit your photos. Tag responsibly. Help preserve Indian hackers' presence, one conference at a time.

Submit a Photo