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8.8 Computer Security Conference is a technical and academic event whose mission is to share knowledge, democratize access to cybersecurity education, and build a community around hacking and information security. It has run for 15 years with over 25,000 attendees and 450 speakers across five countries. The 2026 edition, 8.8 Unreal, features 14 national and international speakers at the Teatro de Fundacion CorpArtes in Santiago.
8.8 Unreal 2026 takes place October 1–2, 2026 in Santiago, Chile.
8.8 Unreal 2026 is an in-person event.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Early October places Santiago in spring, with the Andes still snow-capped behind a city warming into the low twenties Celsius. Chile's capital spreads across a wide valley, and its creative and technology scene gathers in Providencia, Bellavista, and the revived Barrio Italia, all connected by an efficient metro. Clear spring days give the mountain backdrop that photographs of the city never quite capture in summer smog.
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) is around sixteen kilometres northwest of the centre. Official airport transfer buses run to Pajaritos metro station in roughly twenty minutes, from where Línea 1 reaches downtown. Taxis and rideshare take thirty to forty-five minutes depending on traffic. The metro is the fastest way around the city, with a Bip! card covering metro and bus travel.
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Chilean networks perform well across Santiago, but prepaid SIM registration can be slow for visitors. An eSIM activated before landing removes that step and keeps maps and ride apps working immediately. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
Cerro San Cristóbal. The hill rising above Bellavista offers the widest view over Santiago and toward the Andes. A funicular climbs from Pio Nono in a few minutes, or the road walk takes about an hour. Spring mornings after rain give the clearest mountain visibility. Budget two hours including the ascent and time at the summit. Tickets on Tiqets →
Barrio Lastarria and Museo de Bellas Artes. A walkable quarter of bookshops, cafes, and small galleries beside Parque Forestal, with the neoclassical fine arts museum at its heart. The area suits an unhurried afternoon rather than a schedule. Museum entry is inexpensive and two hours is generous for the permanent collection.
Central Market and Mercado La Vega. Santiago's seafood market and the sprawling produce market across the river together show how the city actually eats. Arrive before midday when trade is liveliest and stalls are fully stocked. An hour or two covers both, and lunch at a market counter is the point of going.
Valparaíso day trip. The port city sits ninety minutes west by frequent coach, with painted hillside houses, funicular lifts, and a working harbour. A full day is needed to do it properly. Buses leave from Terminal Alameda through the day, so the trip works well on either side of the conference schedule.
How do I get from the airport into Santiago?
Airport buses reach Pajaritos metro station in about twenty minutes, connecting to Línea 1 for downtown. Taxis take thirty to forty-five minutes.
Is Santiago walkable?
Central neighbourhoods are, but the city is large. The metro is clean, fast, and inexpensive for longer hops.
What is the weather in early October?
Spring conditions, typically mild days around twenty degrees Celsius with cool evenings and occasional rain. Layers work best.
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