Call for Speakers

in 97 days

Security BSides Sofia 2025

event starts

29 Mar 2025

event ends

30 Mar 2025

location

Sofia, Bulgaria


Security BSides Sofia: Call for Speakers


Unleash Your Expertise at Our 4th Security BSides Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria!


Are you passionate about cybersecurity? Do you have unique insights, innovative solutions, or fascinating experiences to share? We want to hear from you! Our event is not just for experts and technical gurus—it's about building a strong, vibrant, and inclusive security community.


Why You Should Present

  1. Shape the Future: Your knowledge can inspire and educate the next generation of security professionals.

  2. Connect with Peers: Share your ideas with like-minded individuals and forge valuable connections.

  3. Spark Innovation: Your presentation could be the catalyst for groundbreaking collaborations and solutions.

  4. Boost Your Profile: Establish yourself as a thought leader in the cybersecurity community.

  5. Learn and Grow:  Presenting is a two-way street—you'll gain new perspectives from audience interactions.

What We're Looking For


We welcome a wide range of topics, from cutting-edge research to practical experiences. Whether you're showcasing a new tool, sharing best practices, or discussing lessons learned, we want to hear your story. Here are some areas of interest:


- Artificial Intelligence in Security (and Security for AI)

- Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Security

- Cloud and IoT Security

- Cryptography and Privacy Technologies

- Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR)

- Hardware and Systems Security

- Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering

- Network and Web Security

- OSINT and Social Engineering

- Security in Emerging Technologies (5G, Quantum, etc.)

Don't see your topic listed? No problem! We encourage innovative and unconventional ideas that push the boundaries of cybersecurity.


Submission Guidelines


- Focus on technical content, practical applications, or real-world experiences.

- Abstract ideas are welcome, but should have a clear connection to security.

- Presentations can be works-in-progress—we value fresh, evolving ideas!

- All experience levels are welcome—from seasoned pros to enthusiastic newcomers.


Ready to make your mark on the cybersecurity community? Submit your proposal now and be part of shaping the future of security!


Join us in Sofia, and let's build a stronger, more secure world together!

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Call for Speakers
Call opens at 3:00 PM

01 Oct 2024

Call closes at 8:35 PM

14 Feb 2025

Call closes in FLE Standard Time (UTC+02:00) timezone.
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Welcome to the BSides Sofia CFP!

Do you have something to share about security? Of course you do! Our CFP is open for talks (in-person), and workshops.
Give us your best and cool ideas - the more detail the better - and we are looking forward to putting on a great conference for the second Security BSides held in Bulgaria.


Call for papers / speakers is open until 14th February 2025!


All presentations/talks should be original content!

Talks (in-person)

Presentations can be between 30-60 minutes. We are looking for talks on breaking web stuff, building security, defending networks, attacking connected systems, wireless and radio hacks, and other relevant security topics. Vendor pitches will not be accepted.


Workshops (2, 3 or 4h)

Workshops offer hands-on training on a specific topic. Workshops from all domains could be included - lock picking, hardware hacking, Android app security auditing, cheating to win video games, network forensics and etc...


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