Thank you for your interest in speaking at BSidesLisbon 2025!

We’re looking for engaging and technical talks in the field of cyber/information security. Whether your thing is reverse engineering, web apps, networks, malware, hardware, or AI threats—if it's infosec, we're in!

🔍 What We’re Looking For

We welcome submissions on any technical cybersecurity topic. Just a few quick rules:

• All talks and slides must be in English. While we’re based in Lisbon, we always have an international crowd—both in the audience and on stage. The official language for the conference is English.
• All talks will be recorded and published on our YouTube channel. If this is a problem, simply check the “Don’t record this talk” option when submitting.
• Speak with passion! We value energy, authenticity, and sharing knowledge.
• Submissions will be reviewed by our CFP review board.

🎤 Talk Formats

In 2025, we’re introducing a new format! This year, we’re offering three types of talk slots:

Regular Talks

⏱ 45 minutes + 10 minutes for Q&A
In-depth presentations for deep technical content, research findings, or mature tooling.

Short Talks

⏱ 20 minutes + 5 minutes for Q&A
Concise and focused talks—ideal for sharing sharp insights, walkthroughs, or targeted techniques.

Lightning Talks (New in 2025!)

⏱ 5 minutes – fast-paced, no Q&A
Perfect for bold ideas, hot takes, quick demos, rants, or concepts that make people think.

📅 Important Dates

• CFP Deadline:
  September 7, 2025 – 23:59:59 WEST

• Speakers will be notified of acceptance at least one month before the event.

❌ Talks That Won’t Be Picked

• Sales pitches or vendor/product talks
• Submissions lacking required information (especially valid contact details)

✅ Tips from the CFP Board

• Be detailed. We don’t need a full paper, but a paragraph won’t cut it.
• Be clear. Tell us what your talk is about, why it matters, and what attendees will learn.
• Submit early. We’ll review and accept talks on a rolling basis—the earlier, the better.
• Double-check your contact info!
  If you don’t get an automatic confirmation email after submitting, something went wrong. Reach out!

🎁 Speaker Perks

All accepted speakers receive:

• Full-access conference pass
• Invite to the (now legendary) BSidesLisbon Speakers’ Dinner
• Exclusive BSidesLisbon 2025 t-shirt
• Pastéis de Nata! ❤️
• Up to €200 reimbursement (hotel/transport only) if traveling from outside Lisbon (per accepted talk; Not applicable to lightning talks! )
• Peer recognition in one of Europe’s most beloved hacker communities

🔒 Privacy & Data Protection

• We use your info only to evaluate your submission—never shared with third parties.
• If your talk is accepted, your name, bio, title, and abstract will be published.
• You can update or delete your data anytime via your CFP account.
• If you don’t agree with this, please don’t submit.

📜 Code of Conduct

We want a respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free event. Please read our Code of Conduct.

Ready to submit?
Bring your best. Let’s make BSidesLisbon 2025 unforgettable. 🧨

You can enter proposals until 2025-09-07 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon), 3 months from now.