DEF CON 25 Call For Papers Index

Space in our main tracks is limited but is not the only option. Not all talks are the same, therefore we have made a list of opportunities under this CFP index.

Find your DEF CON audience!

***This list will be updated as new information arrives.***

Main Tracks

Want to speak at DEF CON? Great! We would love to have you. If you haven't already, we recommend you read the CFP announcement for DEF CON 25 before you begin, to get a feel of the theme and goals for this year's content.

Evening Lounges

These are smaller more intimate talks that don't require audio and video support for a limited audience. For example, a few years ago there was a "Policy Wonks" lounge where experts opened a bottle of scotch and had a Q&A discussion with the 30 to 40 people in the room. It was more intimate and only those who cared about Washington DC policy issues were there. Got an idea for a lounge? They will be two hours in length and figure 100+ people maximum. They will start in the evenings after other talks have ended. Apply here: https://defcon.org/html/defcon-25/dc-25-cfp-form.html

You could also discuss planning or joining a lounge here:

https://forum.defcon.org/forum/defcon/dc25-official-unofficial-parties-social-gatherings-events-contests/dc25-official-and-unofficial-events/evening-lounges

Demo Labs

The DEF CON Demo Lab is a dedicated area for hackers to show off what they have been working on, to answer questions, and even coax attendees into giving feedback on their projects.

Presenters will be given two hours and a location to present a tool or project of their creation; show what it does, how it works, and why we should add it to our own hacker armory. (Labs are not recorded)

The CFP will be announced here: https://defcon.org/html/defcon-25/dc-25-cfdemo.html Typically does not open until the end of March. In the meantime, send inquiries to: demolab [at] defcon ]dot[ org

Forums: https://forum.defcon.org/forum/defcon/dc25-official-unofficial-parties-social-gatherings-events-contests/dc25-official-and-unofficial-events/def-con-labs-aa

Workshops

Workshops are back! Workshops are not recorded, and will be free to attendees on a first come, first served basis (exceptions may be made for low-fee material cost).

For more information on the benefits of becoming an instructor, apply here: https://defcon.org/html/defcon-25/dc-25-cfw.html

Forums: https://forum.defcon.org/forum/defcon/dc25-official-unofficial-parties-social-gatherings-events-contests/dc25-official-and-unofficial-events/def-con-workshops

Villages

If you think your presentation may fit well within a specific village, contact them and see about submitting. There is no rule that says you can't submit your talk to DEF CON and a village too. So, if your content is a good fit, go for it.

BioHacking Village

http://www.defconbiohackingvillage.org

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DC_BHV

Forums: https://forum.defcon.org/forum/defcon/dc25-official-unofficial-parties-social-gatherings-events-contests/dc25-villages/bio-hacking-village-aa

Car Hacking Village

http://www.carhackingvillage.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/carhackvillage

Forums: https://forum.defcon.org/forum/defcon/dc25-official-unofficial-parties-social-gatherings-events-contests/dc25-villages/car-hacking-village-aa

Crypto & Privacy Village

http://www.cryptovillage.org

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cryptovillage

Forums: https://forum.defcon.org/forum/defcon/dc25-official-unofficial-parties-social-gatherings-events-contests/dc25-villages/crypto-and-privacy-village-ab

Hardware Hacking Village

Twitter: https://twitter.com/dc_hhv

Forums: https://forum.defcon.org/forum/defcon/dc25-official-unofficial-parties-social-gatherings-events-contests/dc25-villages/hardware-hacking-village-ah

ICS Village

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ics_village

Forums: https://forum.defcon.org/forum/defcon/dc25-official-unofficial-parties-social-gatherings-events-contests/dc25-villages/ics-village-ab

IOT Village

https://www.iotvillage.org/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/IoTvillage

Forums: https://forum.defcon.org/forum/defcon/dc25-official-unofficial-parties-social-gatherings-events-contests/dc25-villages/internet-of-things-iot-village-aa

Lockpick Village

http://www.toool.us

Twitter: https://twitter.com/toool

Forums: https://forum.defcon.org/forum/defcon/dc25-official-unofficial-parties-social-gatherings-events-contests/dc25-villages/lockpick-village-ac

Packet Hacking Village

http://www.wallofsheep.com/pages/events

Twitter: https://twitter.com/wallofsheep

Forums: https://forum.defcon.org/forum/defcon/dc25-official-unofficial-parties-social-gatherings-events-contests/dc25-villages/packet-hacking-village-ab

Recon Village

http://www.reconvillage.org/

CFP: http://www.reconvillage.org/cfp/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/reconvillage

r00tz

https://r00tz.org/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/r00tzasylum

Forums: https://forum.defcon.org/forum/defcon/dc25-official-unofficial-parties-social-gatherings-events-contests/dc25-villages/r00tz

303 Skytalks

https://skytalks.info

Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcskytalks

Forums: https://forum.defcon.org/forum/defcon/dc25-official-unofficial-parties-social-gatherings-events-contests/dc25-villages/skytalks-af

Social Engineer Village

http://www.social-engineer.org/sevillage-call-papers/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/humanhacker

Forums: https://forum.defcon.org/forum/defcon/dc25-official-unofficial-parties-social-gatherings-events-contests/dc25-villages/the-social-engineer-village-aa

Tamper Evident Village

Forums: https://forum.defcon.org/forum/defcon/dc25-official-unofficial-parties-social-gatherings-events-contests/dc25-villages/tamper-evident-village-ac

Wireless Village

http://www.wirelessvillage.ninja/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WiFi_Village

Forums: https://forum.defcon.org/forum/defcon/dc25-official-unofficial-parties-social-gatherings-events-contests/dc25-villages/wifi-village

Would you like to host a type of event or space not listed?

We answer inquiries and take applications for just about everything you might want to do at DEF CON. Send us an email at Contests [at] defcon ]dot[ org.

Contests, Events, Villages RFI to be announced here: https://defcon.org/html/defcon-25/dc-25-cev.html, typically opens in the middle of March.

Are you selling something?

Call for vendors traditionally does not begin until April 15th, however go here for more information: http://www.defconvendors.com/

More?

Don't forget to check the forums for announcements from all the Villages, Contests, and Events. DEF CON 25 Planning will be discussed on the forums here: https://forum.defcon.org/forum/defcon/defcon-25-planning

Misc inquires, email info [at] defcon ]dot[ org