We invite security researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts to submit talk proposals for Security BSides Sofia. We're seeking fresh perspectives, innovative research, and practical insights across all domains of information security.

Speaker Benefits:

✓ Free accommodation in Sofia for all speakers traveling from abroad or other parts of Bulgaria

✓ Networking with regional and international security professionals

✓ Speaker dinner and conference swag

✓ Recognition in the security community

Topics of Interest Include (but not limited to):

Offensive Security & Penetration Testing

Defensive Security & Incident Response

Cloud & Container Security

Application Security & Secure Development

Privacy, Cryptography & Data Protection

Security Operations & Threat Intelligence

AI/ML in Security (offensive and defensive)

IoT, OT & Critical Infrastructure Security

Security Culture, Awareness & Human Factors

Emerging Threats & Novel Attack Vectors

Submission Guidelines:

Talk slots: 25 or 45 minutes (including Q&A) for Talks

Workshops: 3-4 hours (limited availability)

Original research and first-time presentations preferred

Vendor pitches and marketing talks will not be accepted

Submissions should include: talk title, abstract (200-300 words), outline, and speaker bio

We especially encourage first-time speakers, students, and underrepresented voices in security to submit. BSides is about community – share your knowledge, tools, failures, and successes with peers who understand the challenges of securing our digital world.