Security BSides is a decentralized movement of community events. We all share in the responsibility to be good to, and for, the communities we serve. We also share a responsibility to the global BSides community, and the other communities we participate in.

There should be no sales pitches in the talks. There is no "pay for play", that is, sponsorship does not include speaking rights, and speaking positions are not to be sold.

BSides Belfast expects technical talks based within the domain of cyber security. We are beginner-friendly, but this is not only a conference for beginner tech talks. Don't be afraid to drill down into the fascinating technical minutiae, that's what we're here for!

We are accepting both Sessions (35mins including Q&A), and Lightning Talks (15mins including Q&A) with the emphasis on the former. Out of respect to the audience and the other speakers we would strongly discourage people from overrunning their timeslots.

We are also accepting submissions for Workshops - these have no set format and we are deciding based on submissions whether to include a track for them. For Workshops please include details in your submission of the time the workshop would take, the number of attendees you could support, and any technical or attendee requirements (eg bringing a laptop with specific software installed).

Submissions should consist of:

• Title of your presentation
• Description summarising your presentation (max. 500 words). This should be suitable for inclusion in the event programme and elsewhere online. It should include details of what the talk will be about and what takeaways attendees can expect from it.
• Session Format: regular length or lightning talk
• Category: the closest description of your subject
• Level: the expected depth of security knowledge of the audience
• Additional Notes For example, if you have presented this talk before and if so at which event.

In addition your sessionize profile should include your Speaker Bio (max. 150 words). This should be suitable for inclusion in the event programme and elsewhere online. If it is above 150 words we may ask you to edit it down to fit. You should also have an appropriate Photo/Avatar (to appear on our Speakers List and in post-schedule social media. If you wish us to refer to your accounts on social media you should provide those accounts details.

All talks will be judged by our independent panel on merit. While we aim to let all successful applicants know by the end of June, be aware that delays are possible.

Speaker Support:

Throughout the CfP and in the run up to the event in September, we'll we working with partners such as NIDC, ServerlessDays, WTM, and others to coordinate a series of speaker support sessions, and all CfP candidates will be notified as these are confirmed.

The sessions will cover topics such as:

• How to apply to Calls for Proposal (CfP) (This will be run before the end of this CfP)
• How to write a Presentation
  
• Peer-Presentation Workshops
  

Code of Conduct:

Any CfP submissions that do not abide by our Code of Conduct will not be accepted.

Further Information:

• "CfP" stands for one of 'Call for Proposals/Papers/Presentations', and "CfS" may also be used interchangeably (meaning 'Call for Speakers or sometimes Call for Sessions'. For more information see here
• Bsides Belfast Managers / Volunteers / Directors etc are not excluded from submitting talks, but also have no preferential treatment and will be expected to recuse themselves from reviewing their own proposals.
  
• For further information please contact us at cfp@bsidesbelfast.org