The CFP is closed.

NorthSec covers the full spectrum of applied security. We try to take a practical approach to covering security topics, so we give priority to content that presents original research, and/or uses open source technology to teach participants new techniques. To get more information on what makes a good talk, see our CFP website.

The conference includes:

Two tracks of 30 minute talks (45 with Q&A)

(45 with Q&A) Up to four tracks of 2-3hr hands-on workshops

Villages and community projects (new this year!) for open-ended learning and experimentation

Please note that we do not accept sponsored talks. For partnerships and sponsorship information, please see our sponsorship page.

Feb 2nd, 1st round of the CFP closes;

Feb 17th, 1st round of talks announced;

Feb 3rd, 2nd round of the CFP opens;

Mar 15th, 2nd round of the CFP closes;

Apr 1st, 2nd round of talks announced.

More information on the CFP and selection process, including travel budgets on the CFP website.

Call for villages & community projects

This year the NorthSec conference will have a huge room dedicated to mini-villages and community projects. This will be a space dedicated to freeform, hands-on learning over the course of the conference with plenty of areas for participants to sit, hack, talk to each other, and enjoy a mate, coffee, or beer.

We would like to fill this room with stations or villages dedicated to some of the specific interests of our community and are now accepting applications.

Some examples of the kinds of things we are looking for:

A badge exhibit (like the one we had in 2019!)

A soldering station with semi-guided tutorials

A lockpicking village

A 3D printing/laser-cutting village and experiment area

Open source hardware demos

Domain-specific mini-CTFs

Exhibits of existing art relating to the themes of NorthSec

Collaborative art-making stations

Any kind of participatory academic/public interest research project

Curated discussion/meetup corners

The application form will be a conversation-starter for the logistics and materials required to make your project happening, depending on its complexity.

Please note that this is not a call for sponsors or vendors. If you are a sponsor, please see our sponsorship page. Collaborations between projects and vendors will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Visit the CFP website.