Talk format
This year again, two formats are available:
Regular talks
- Talk duration is 30 minutes, including Q&A.
- Talks and slides are expected to be in English.
Student talk
We'd like to see more local students and the awesome things they do! For that we are opening a new talk format dedicated to students:
If you finished your Bachelors or Masters Thesis in Switzerland in 2026 and you think it is worth showing the community, please submit to this category.
- Talk format is 15 minutes, in English
We will offer guidance and mentorship in order to make the best out of your slot.
Proposal topics
We expect an event offering a wide range of topics included in the information security field, including software, hardware, networks, infrastructures, systems, and others. For instance, topics could be:
- Applications security
- Vulnerability research and exploits development
- Penetration testing and red teaming
- Cloud security
- Security automation
- Network security
- Intrusion detection and monitoring
- Cryptography
Please do not submit more than two talks, we aim for quality and not quantity. Multiple submissions will get a penalty during the selection process.
Benefits for the speakers
Regular talk
Accepted speakers will enjoy the following benefits:
- Reimbursement of travel costs up to a decent amount
- Paid accommodation (up to 2 nights)
- Free admission to the event, as well as the social events
In the case 2 speakers are presenting for the same talk:
- Both speakers will have free admission to the event, as well as the social events
- We cover the fees for one double-room
If you’re more than 2 speakers, the additional speakers will have to book their room and social events.
Student talk
Accepted speakers for the student talks will enjoy the following benefits:
- Reimbursement of travel costs
- Free admission for the day of the presentation
Required submission details
- Title
- 200-words abstract describing your talk
- A few words on why we should accept your talk
- A list of authors and their affiliations
- A short biography
If available, the following can also be part of your submission
- A description of the research presented in the talk with a maximal length of 4 pages and/or the slides if already available;
- If needed, a list of special requirements (special network access, equipment, etc.)