Call for Speakers
BSides Edmonton 2026
24 Sep 2026
25 Sep 2026
NAIT Productivity and Innovation Centre Edmonton, Canada
bsidesedmonton.org/
BSides Edmonton is an annual Cyber Security Conference in the City of Edmonton. It is a part of the Security BSides family of events.
Our BSides Edmonton annual conference first happened in 2018. It is a two-day high-calibre conference focused on all aspects of Cyber Security. It is a rare opportunity to directly connect and create trusted relationships with key members of the Edmonton community.
Security BSides is a community-driven Cyber Security Conference by cybersecurity community members. The goal is to expand the spectrum of conversation beyond the traditional confines of space and time. It creates opportunities for individuals to both present and participate in an intimate atmosphere that encourages collaboration. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from participants. It is where conversations for the next-big-thing are happening. BSides events combine security expertise from a variety of platforms in search of the “next big thing” in information security.
BSides is an open platform that gives security experts and industry professionals the opportunity to share ideas, insights, and develop longstanding relationships with others in the community. It is a rare opportunity to directly connect and create trusted relationships with key members of the Edmonton community.
The event is run by the non profit organization:
BSides Edmonton Information Security Foundation
PO BOX 22848
EDMONTON RPO SOUTHBROOK
Edmonton, Alberta T6W5G8
Canada
Call for Speakers
01 Mar 2026
31 May 2026
BSides Edmonton 2025 is an annual Cyber Security Conference in the City of Edmonton. It is a two-day, Thursday Sept 24 and Friday Sept 25 2026, high-caliber conference focused on all aspects of Cyber Security hosted in NAIT. If you’re interested in sharing your knowledge, please answer the questions below to submit your talk!
We’re looking fill ~45 minute talks about infosec, tech, or event just something nerdy that you’re passionate about!
Talks are 45 minutes, 40 minutes speaking time, unless other arrangements are made.
First time talking at a conference? No problem! That’s what BSides is about, it’s a safe environment to test out that talk in front of a smaller crowd and really hone those speaking skills.
But we aren’t a sales conference, so please don’t try to sell us something. It’s ok to talk about a product or even mention that it’s something for sale, but don’t use this time as a pitch for your service or product.
This event is about the community, not about selling another blinky box or checkbox tick.
Speaker Benefits
Selected speakers receive free admission to the event and a speaker dinner reception.
BSides Edmonton does NOT pay for or provide money toward travel, accommodations, meals, etc.
Important Dates
The call for speakers is open through May 31.
Speakers will be informed of their acceptance or rejection in June.
Need help? Request a CFP Mentor and we will try and pair you with a mentor to help you with your submission.
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