Security BSides Kraków — Call for Papers

What to submit

• Title
• Abstract (see limits below)
• Speaker(s): name, role/affiliation, email, social links (X/Twitter, LinkedIn), short bio (≤100 words), picture.

Formats & limits

• Talks (up to 60 min): recommended 45 min talk + 15 min Q&A. Abstract limit: ≤150 words.
• Workshops/Trainings (2–8 hours): hands-on or deep-dive. Abstract limit: ≤200 words.

Please keep abstracts concise and within the word limits.

Language

The conference is held in English only. All submissions (titles, abstracts, bios, slides) must be in English.

Multi-speaker submissions

If more than one speaker, include complete details for each person.

Rookie & lightning talks

For 5–15 minute lightning or rookie sessions, email contact@bsideskrakow.pl for details.

Vendor-neutral policy

We do not accept product or vendor pitches, unless to a Business Village or something exclusive for that. Submissions must be educational and community-oriented. Talks submitted by third parties (e.g., PR agencies, management bureaus) are not accepted.

Selection & timeline

Preference goes to up-to-date, innovative work that offers practical takeaways as well as insights.

Acceptance notifications planned mid-July.

Suggested topics

• A.I. Security
• (Anti)Forensics & Incident Response
• Application Security / DevSecOps
• Biometrics / IAM
• Biohacking
• Cloud Security
• Compliance / Regulations / Risk Management
• Critical Infrastructure / OT
• Cybersecurity Strategy
• Data Breaches & Market Manipulation
• Database Security
• DDoS / Botnets / Fraud
• Open-Source Security
• Security Tools & Research
• Firewalls / VPN / UTM
• Hardware Security
• Healthcare Security
• IoT
• Malware Analysis & Techniques
• Mobile Security
• National Security / Cyber Defense
• Network Security & Monitoring
• Offensive Security & Exploitation
• OSINT
• Penetration Testing
• Physical Security
• Privacy
• SIEM
• Security Program Management
• Transportation/Automotive/Avionics/Maritime
• Threat Intelligence
• VoIP Security
• Vulnerability Discovery & Scanners
• Web & API Security
• Wireless Security

Final notes

You may submit multiple proposals; please use a separate form for each. This is a community event—don’t hesitate to submit!