2025 Call for Papers: Open
BSides wouldn’t be BSides without your talks. They’re the heart of the event - the reason we exist.
And we’re ready to hear what you have to say!
For 2025, we welcome submissions from students, academics, researchers, and professionals across all sectors and industries. We’re seeking a wide variety of topics, covering both technical and non-technical content.
While we’ve outlined several focus areas we’re particularly interested in, please feel free to explore other topics if they better suit your expertise.
Our Focus Topics for 2025 are:
Cyber Security for Emerging Technologies
Securing Critical Systems and Infrastructure
Quantum Computing & Security
Incident Response & Cyber Resilience
Security Awareness & Human Risk
Threat Intelligence & Adversary Insights
Privacy, Digital Identity & Online Safety
Blue Team Strategies & Defensive Security
Red Teaming, Offensive Security & Ethical Hacking
AI & Automation in Cyber Security
Supply Chain and Third-Party Risk Management
Security Frameworks, Regulations & Compliance
Whether you’re new to public speaking or have years of experience yet haven’t had the chance to step on stage, we’re here to support you. We offer dedicated guidance and mentorship to ensure your debut is as smooth as possible.
When submitting your proposal, simply tick the “I’d like some mentorship with this talk” option.
Everyone starts somewhere - let your voice be heard and take that first step toward sharing your presentation.
We'll be hosting a virtual workshop in the coming weeks, where we’ll walk you through the submission process, explain what to expect on the day, and answer any questions you might have.
More info coming soon.