Call for Presentations
Security BSides Dublin 2026
23 May 2026
Trinity College Dublin Dublin, Ireland
bsidesdub.ie
Security BSides Dublin is a community-driven framework for building events, by and for information security community members. We encourage submissions from anyone with a passion for cybersecurity - students, hobbyists, researchers, professionals from public and private sectors, academia, and everyone in between.
We are keen to have a diverse panel of speakers so regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity etc - if you have a story to tell or experience to share, please submit it. To help you think through your submission, we've listed possible categories below to get you started. Don't worry if your talk doesn't fit neatly into these—they're just launching points.
Battle-Tested Insights: Practical lessons from engineering and securing complex workloads. Talks dive into tackling tough security challenges with breakthrough approaches, cutting-edge frameworks, and battle-proven processes.
Active Threats: The digital battlefield never sleeps, and threat actors are constantly sharpening their arsenals. Talks expose the latest attacks causing havoc in the wild, fresh exploits making headlines, and the vulnerabilities catching organisations off guard.
Breaking New Ground: Venturing into unexplored corners of the security universe. Talks illuminate potential attack vectors before adversaries discover them, uncover bizarre system behaviours that defy expectations, and dive deep into emerging security frontiers.
Workshops: Roll up your sleeves for intense, hands-on action. These power-packed sessions deliver practical skills that translate across the security spectrum—no vendor lock-in, just pure technique.
Call for Presentations
26 Dec 2025
31 Jan 2026
Submissions will consist of:
- Title of your presentation/workshop
- Abstract (Description): Used for publication (max 150 words)
- Long Description: More details on your presentation or workshop (max 400 words)
- Duration of your presentation
- Have you already presented this topic elsewhere? (If Yes, at which event? What was the title?)
- Speaker Bio (max 150 words)
- Name/Nickname/Twitter Handle (to appear on our Speakers List)
- Photo/Avatar (to appear on our Speakers List)
Workshop submissions require additional information:
- Any specific requirements for the workshop? (e.g. servers setup)
- What participants must have? (e.g. laptop, OS, cables, etc.)
- Workshop length
- Maximum number of participants
CFP Rules & Review Process
- Presentations and workshops must be delivered in English language.
- Travel & accommodation costs are not covered.
- Submissions deemed to be sales pitches for products/services or marketing campaigns will not be accepted.
- The employer name and/or logo may appear on two slides only (the Introduction/Cover slide and the Speaker Biography slide).
- Any CFP submissions that do not abide by our Code of Conduct will not be accepted. https://www.bsidesdub.ie/conduct.php
- Our independent CFP Review Panel will review all submitted abstracts for appropriateness and the all-important "wow" factor.
- All CFP submissions will be rated and ranked according to score, and then notices will be issued.
- In the event, that a speaker is selected but does not reply to confirm they can attend by the deadline the spot will be offered to someone on the wait-list.
Updated Important Dates (all times UTC+0):
- Sat 31st January 2026 at midnight:: CFP closes
- Sat 28th February 2026 at midnight:: Notices sent
- Sat 14th March 2026:: Deadline to accept
- Sat 28th April 2025 at midnight:: slide submission deadline
- Fri 22nd May 2026 (date & location TBC):: Pre-Conference Speakers Dinner
- Sat 23rd May 2026 at 9am:: Security Bsides Dublin in-person conference
Further Information:
For further information please contact us at cfp@bsidesdub.ie
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