Keynote: Jello Biafra
The Jello Biafra keynote speech took place on Saturday, July 15, 2000. In this historic cultural exchange between the punk rock icon/free speech activist and the hacker community, Jello manages to draw powerful connections despite not having any actual computer experience. He addresses issues such as corporate control of the media, the presidential election, censorship, the future of the Internet, Napster, pirate radio, online activism, and hackers.

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The Hacker's Code with Greg Newby
Is it possible to have a shared code of ethics? Is it desirable? Will this help distinguish hackers from script kiddies from criminals? A look at some possible examples, including the Hacker's Manifesto, Hippocratic Oath, The Three Laws of Robotics, and others.

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DeCSS and the DMCA - Hackers vs. Corporate America with Emmanuel Goldstein, Jon Johansen, and Macki.
A look at what DeCSS is, what it's not, and how the DMCA is going to effect each and every one of us.

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Hackers of Planet Earth with Cyberjunkie (England), Rop Gonggrijp (Holland), and Andy Mueller-Maguhn (Germany).
You thought hacking was an American thing? Think again. There are hackers in every nook and cranny of the globe, and this "meeting of the minds" is what the authorities fear the most.

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Hacktivism - Terrorism or A New Hope? with Reid Fleming, Oxblood, and ShapeShifter.
We've all heard the phrase but what does it mean? Is there such a thing as activism on the net and, if so, how does it work? How much organization is there? And how much disorganization?

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Hardware and Electronics Q&A with Javaman, Kingpin, and Brian Oblivion.
An open discussion on various forms of hardware led by people who spend an awful lot of time experimenting with technology.

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High School Horror Tales with Greg Newby and various high school students.
We've all read the letters from high school kids who have their copies of 2600 seized by the principal or who get suspended or even expelled for using an unauthorized command on one of the classroom computers. Unfortunately, this seems to be the rule, not the exception. An examination from a first-person perspective.

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Information on the Masses with Steve Rambam.
How much information is out there on every one of us? Who is able to access it? How much can money really buy? And just how much digging do you really have to do in order to find out the real secrets? An update to the Beyond Hope discussion by world renowned private eye Steve Rambam that will shock, enrage, frighten, and intrigue you.

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The Jon Johansen Story with Jon Johansen and Per Johansen.
On January 24, 2000, 16-year-old Jon Johansen and his father were both arrested by Norwegian authorities under pressure from the Motion Picture Association of America and the major film studios it represents. The authorities seized his computer, some disks, and a mobile phone. Jon, a member of Masters of Reverse Engineering, was believed to have been responsible for reverse engineering CSS and thus igniting the controversy that resulted in 2600 being sued in federal court for publishing the program on its web site. The story of what happened is told by Jon and his father.

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Has Anyone Learned ANYTHING? with Rick Forno.
While a select few may have learned how to cope with the issues inherent in the Information Age, the majority have not. A look at current security trends that explores exactly how far corporate America and the government have come in accepting/dealing with computer and information security. Are we any better off now? Have major incidents been an eye-opener to anyone? Are current laws and processes effective? Sadly, the report card is NOT GOOD.

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The Legal Panel with Martin Garbus, Emmanuel Goldstein, and Robin Gross.
On the eve of the MPAA lawsuit against 2600, members of the defense team outline strategy and the facts of the case.

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Lockpicking with Barry ("The Key") and Hans ("Unicorn").
Europe's leading experts on locks talk about the philosophy of starting lockpick "sportgroups," answer questions about all sorts of locks, and even try to open a few.

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Low Bandwidth Access with Cheshire Catalyst and The Voxy Lady.
A discussion that disparages flashy graphics and shockwaved sites in favor of informative text based content, not just glitz.

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Low Power FM with Bernie S., Pete Tridish, and Andy Yoder.
A guide to the pitfalls and hurdles involved with starting your own radio station.

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Hackers and the Media with Robert Lemos (ZDNet), Doug Mohney (Boardwatch), Viktorie Navratilova (Chicago Tribune), and Deborah Radcliff (Computerworld).
Straight from the mouths of journalists - why do hackers always seem to get such bad media exposure?

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Ethics in Military and Civilian Software Development with Sam Nitzberg, Winn Schwartau, and Robert Steele.
A discussion of the ethical considerations in developing military and civilian software.

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MTV - How Did It Happen? with Izaac Falken, Tommee Pickles, and Weld Pond.
We all know about the travesty that MTV put out on its "True Life" series last year on the subject of hackers. An ex-employee of MTV joins with other participants in the ill-fated show to discuss just how it happened and where it went wrong.

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Cracking the Hacker Myth: A Study by the Laurentian University Hacker Research Team with John Dodge, Bernie S., and Bernadette Schell.
Members of the Laurentian University Hacker Research Team describe the purpose and goals of their research.

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Napster: A New Beginning or Beginning of the End? with Jello Biafra, Glen Otis Brown, James Hanna, Keith Hopkin, Lazlow, and Professor Siva Vaidhyanathan.
We've read the papers and seen the hysteria. Many of us have also been affected by the clogged bandwidth. So what will programs like Napster wind up doing to the Net, the music industry, artists, and the consumer culture?

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The Old Timer Panel with Cheshire Catalyst and Captain Crunch.
Hard as it may be to believe, there are hackers who have been active for twice as long as many of the H2K attendees have been alive! Quite a bit has changed since the old days - the technology, the laws, the amount of interest. And there are some things that haven't changed at all.

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The King's Mob Open Source Mediamaking Panel with Matt Pizzolo.
New York's "do it yourself" new media and movie studio demonstrates how it's possible to shatter major corporations' grasp on independent production and distribution.

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Pirate Radio 101 with DJ Anne Animus, Mr. E, Ken-Zo, and Professor Klystron.
What microbroadcasting is all about presented by members of a "pirate" radio station.

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Internet Radio with Fearfree, Juintz, and Porkchop.
While it's true that radio space on the dial is controlled by fewer and fewer people, broadcasting on the net is something that almost anyone can do. How to get started, how to do it right, and how to make a difference.

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RetroComputing with Graphix, Mr. Ohm, Nightstalker, and Sam Nitzberg.
This panel discusses obsolete computers like TRS-80s and Atari 800s while answering all kinds of obscure questions and even auctioning off some ancient hardware.

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The Robotic Graffiti Writer with The Institute for Applied Autonomy.
Learn what a "politically motivated robotics collective" is all about and hear what the Robotic Graffiti Writer along with the "propaganda distribution device" known as Little Brother have accomplished.

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Selling Out: The Pros and Cons of Working for The Man with Scott Blake.
There's lots of talk in the media about hackers who get straight jobs in the security industry. What does it cost a hacker to get a real job? What are the benefits? What about those nasty intellectual property agreements? Hear about the benefits and the sacrifices.

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Social Engineering with Cheshire Catalyst, Emmanuel Goldstein, Robert J. Lupo, and Kevin Mitnick.
A HOPE tradition that began back in 1994. Hear how we intercepted an AT&T security bulletin about this very panel and used it for some serious laughs. Also, Kevin Mitnick joins in over the telephone with his interpretation of what social engineering is and isn't.

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Spy Stuff: Everything You Never Believed But Wanted to Ask About with Robert Steele.
For more than two hours, a room full of people was held spellbound by former clandestine case officer (spy) Robert Steele's informal discussion about spy stuff, smart nations, dumb governments, and more.

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The Mock Trial with Adam Cohen, Emmanuel Goldstein, Jon Johansen, Glenn Kurtzrock, Bernie S., Shana Skaletsky, Scott Skinner, and Alexander Urbelis.
An informative and at times hilarious portrayal of what could have happened at the DeCSS trial. The real trial started less than two days after this version.

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Introduction to Computer Viruses with Robert J. Lupo.
A discussion on how viruses work, the different types and styles, and what the future holds.

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H2K Closing Ceremonies with Cheshire Catalyst, Emmanuel Goldstein, Porkchop, Bernie S., and Ben Sherman.
The final words from H2K as thanks are given, door prizes are flung, cleanup begins, and we all look towards 2002.