Welcome to NoCo 2600, the Northern Colorado chapter of the global 2600 hacker network. We are an open, community-driven collective of technologists, hackers, security researchers, hobbyists, and curious minds from across the region—spanning Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, and beyond.
Our mission is simple: to provide a welcoming, transparent space for anyone interested in exploring technology, understanding how systems work (and how they break), and sharing knowledge without barriers.
Who We Are & How We Operate
- No Hierarchy or Dues: We believe in open access. There are no membership fees, sign-up forms, strict agendas, or appointed leaders. If you are interested in technology, you are already a member—just show up.
- Show & Tell Culture: Hands-on exploration is at the heart of our meetups. Members frequently bring laptops, single-board computers (like Raspberry Pis), vintage hardware, software-defined radios (SDRs), and lockpicking sets to demo ongoing projects, brainstorm solutions, or ask for troubleshooting help.
- Varied Expertise: Diversity of thought and experience makes our group thrive. At any given meeting, you’ll find high school students, seasoned enterprise cybersecurity professionals, hardware tinkerers, retro-computing enthusiasts, privacy advocates, and complete novices learning the ropes.
- Open & Uncensored Discussion: Our conversations evolve naturally based on who shows up. Key topics of interest include cybersecurity news, cryptography, Linux systems and administration, surveillance technology, physical security and lockpicking mechanics, mesh networks, open-source architectures, and tech legal rights.
What to Expect at Meetings
We meet on the first Friday of every month at 7pm Starbucks @ College and Troutman. 4218 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525.
Whether you come with a custom hardware build to show off, a tricky network problem to solve, or just a desire to hang out and listen to broad tech discussions, NoCo 2600 is built on mutual respect and collaborative learning. No formal background is required—just bring your curiosity.
Contact
Join us on Discord to connect between meetings, share links, and get notified when new meetups are announced.