Call for Papers

Bring your research, your story, your edge.
Meet future partners, collaborators, and thought leaders - all in one place.

The AMTSO Cyber Research Conference 2025 is a focused cybersecurity event dedicated to sharing the latest research, insights, and hands-on experience across the security spectrum - from independent testing labs to enterprise security teams, government bodies, and vendors.

The conference attendees are vendors, independent testing labs, practitioners, government representatives, and researchers with academics.

🌍 When & Where
📅 October 13–14, 2025
📍 Lisbon, Portugal

Hosted by AMTSO, this conference features carefully curated talks, panels, workshops, and roundtables, with rich opportunities for networking, in-person conversations, and open, barrier-free discussions. Sessions will be recorded and shared to help your work reach a wider audience.

🎯 What We’re Looking For

We welcome submissions that align with our mission to showcase thought leadership, cutting-edge research, and practical experience. We aim for a balanced program representing academic, practitioner, and vendor perspectives - but please note: we do not accept purely marketing pitches.

🔑 Current focus areas include:

🧪 Applied Threat Research & Testing
Fresh analysis and testing approaches for today’s evolving threat landscape
- Emerging Threats
- Threat Intelligence
- Threat Analysis Tools & Techniques
- Automation & AI in Testing
- Testing Best Practices

🛡 Defensive Strategy & Operations
Real-world techniques to enhance detection, prevention, and response
- SOC Automation
- Cloud Security
- Scams & Phishing

🧠 Insights, Impact & Influence
Ideas that shape the industry: policy, leadership, and long-term vision
- Executive Perspective
- Thought Leadership
- Legislation & Regulation

Case studies, tool demonstrations, and novel approaches are encouraged!
If your topic falls outside these themes but offers fresh, relevant insight - submit it!

🎤 Session Types

Presentations / Talks
- 15 min (Lightning Talk)
- 30 min (Regular Presentation)
- 45 min (Deep Dive)

Panels
- 30 or 45 min
- 2–4 panelists + moderator

Workshops
- 1, 2, 3, or 4 hours
- Workshops will be on their own track

Roundtables & BoFs
- Ideal for workgroup discussions or community-building
- If accepted, you will be provided with a space/room to host your actvity

📌 What to Include in Your Proposal

To help us curate a high-quality program, please include:
- Title
- Abstract (max 300 words) - clear and engaging summary which will be used in the program
- Key takeaways / learning objectives
- Target audience (e.g., testers, CISOs, SOC analysts, researchers)
- Session type and preferred duration
- Speaker bio
- Any prior delivery of this talk?
- Affiliations / potential conflicts of interest

You may submit multiple proposals.

🗓️ Important Dates

• 💡 Submit by: July 31, 2025 (early submissions encouraged - we may confirm talks before the deadline)
• 📢 Speaker notifications by: August 20, 2025

✨ Why Speak at AMTSO Cyber Research Conf?

• Share your work with an influential, senior-level audience.
• Sessions will be recorded and shared for greater impact.
• Engage with AMTSO members and audience during networking breaks, dinner, and social activities.
• Connect with top researchers, testing labs, enterprises, vendors, and policymakers.
• Complimentary Full Conference Pass - attend every talk, panel, workshop and social event free of charge.

❗ Please Note

• We aim to represent diverse views and voices - first-time speakers are encouraged to apply.
• We do not provide travel or speaker stipends at this time.
• No marketing or sales pitches will be accepted.

🤝 Questions? Sponsorship?

📧 Reach out to info@amtso.org or contact John Hawes or Vlad Iliushin directly.

👉 Visit AMTSO for more details.

You can enter proposals until 2025-07-31 23:59 (UTC), 4 weeks, 2 days from now.