BurbSec Pilsen is an informal tech meetup for security enthusiasts in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood.

BurbSec Pilsen is an informal meetup for information security enthusiasts, engineers, hackers, and general geeks located in the heart of Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. The group meets every second Thursday of the month at Monochrome Brewing, situated at 2101 S Carpenter Street. The event is designed to foster great networking and lubricated conversations among participants with experience levels ranging from college students to CISOs. BurbSec Pilsen operates on a casual model with no dues, no formal presentations, and no pushy salespeople or recruiters. Attendees typically arrive around 6 pm after work, and the night usually lasts four to six hours. The venue offers plenty of room to spread out, allowing folks to come when they can and stay as long as they like. This community space provides a relaxed environment for tech professionals and hobbyists to connect without the pressure of structured events or commercial interests.