The 3rd edition of BSidesZadar will take place on 11 September 2026.

To make this event happen, we need you--the speakers! 

Call for Papers is open until 5 August 2026! 

BSides is a community-driven event, and everyone is encouraged to participate. If you're passionate about your work, eager to help others learn, and looking to gain recognition in the community, consider giving a talk or hosting a workshop. 

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: 

• Advanced Offensive and Defensive Security Techniques
• Application, Web, and Mobile Security
• Biometric Systems and Bypass Techniques
• Cloud, Virtualization, and Container Security
• Cryptography and Cryptanalysis
• Cyber Operations, Botnets, and Capability Development
• Data Privacy, Governance, and Legal Evasion
• Embedded Systems, Hardware, and IoT Security
• Enterprise Infrastructure and API Attack Surface
• Human Exploitation and Social Engineering
• Incident Response, Forensics, and Anti-Forensics
• Network and Critical Infrastructure Security
• Physical Intrusion and Access Exploits
• Reverse Engineering, Vulnerability Research, and Malware Analysis
• Telecommunications and Mobile Network Exploitation
  

If your topic isn’t on the list, submit it anyway -- we’d love to hear about it!

We’re offering several formats for participation. Details are as follows: 

1. 45-minute Talks 
40 minutes for the talk + 5 minutes for audience Q&A. 

2. 20-minute Talks 
20 minutes for the talk + 5 minutes for Q&A. 

3. Lightning Talks 
8 minutes total, including any setup and Q&A. These can be registered on-site at the event. 

Please note: We do not accept promotional or non-technical commercial talks.