Call for Papers

Submit Your Proposals HERE

Call for Papers Now Open!

Open Date:
March 14, 2025  

Close Date:
July 15, 2025 

Acceptance Notification: 
August 1, 2025

What We’re Looking For

We want real, useful information—no fluff or sales pitches. We’re here to learn from each other, hear new ideas, and get real insights from all corners of the infosec world, including professionals, freelancers, government staff, law enforcement, and hackers of all types.

We’re all about being vendor-neutral. While we appreciate the role of businesses in infosec, this isn’t the place for sales talks. Show us what you know and what you’ve done without turning it into a commercial.

What We’re Not Looking For

Our goal is to foster a rich and engaging dialogue at the conference. To help us achieve this, we kindly ask that you steer away of the following:

Sales Pitches
‍We're looking for genuine knowledge sharing, not product promotions.
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Marketing Content
‍Keep it technical and focused on innovation rather than marketing.
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Fear Mongering
‍We value presentations that empower and educate, not those that use fear as a driver.
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Incomplete Proposals
Please make sure your proposal is complete and thought-out when you submit it.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in keeping the content valuable and relevant to all attendees.

Talk Formats

You are encouraged to manage your time effectively, ensuring you allow for audience questions where possible:

Standard Slots
45 minutes
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Short Slots
‍20 minutes
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Lightning Talks
5-10 minutes

For longer slots, consider reserving 2-3 minutes at the end for Q&A within your allocated time

Please Note

While we're unable to cover travel, daily expenses, or presentation costs due to budget limits, we will be providing lunch for all our speakers. Also, we kindly ask that you stick to your allotted time to help ensure the day runs smoothly for everyone..

Topics We Love

We welcome submissions on a broad range of security topics, including:
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• Offensive and Defensive Security
Techniques
• Incident Response and Digital Forensics
• Cyber Threat Intelligence
• IoT and Cloud Security
• Malware Analysis and Reverse Engineering
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• Social Engineering and OPSEC
• Cryptography and Cryptanalysis
• AI/ML in Security
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance
• Physical Security and Entry Techniques
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Have a topic that isn’t listed? Submit it anyway! We’re always open to new ideas.

Additional information

Presentations can be held in English or Croatian, depending on the speaker’s preference and the audience. While we can’t cover travel or accommodation expenses, we will provide lunch for speakers on the day of the event.
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Tips for Submissions:

Be Clear and Specific: Clearly outline your topic, why it’s relevant, and what attendees will gain.
Catch Attention: Use a strong title, engaging structure, and highlight practical takeaways or unique insights.
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Show Impact: Demonstrate the real-world application of your work with examples, tools, or case studies.
‍Use Applications Wisely: If you use tools like GPT or similar, ensure your content is well-structured, avoids redundancy, and delivers specific, valuable insights rather than general fluff.
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Spread the Word
Help us make BSides Zadar 2025 a success! Share the CFP on LinkedIn, X (@BSidesZadar), or your preferred platform using #BSidesZadar.

schedule

TBA

Time

Speaker

Subject

08:30 - 09:25

Registration

09:25 - 09:30

Opening Remarks

09:30 - 09:40

Olivia Gallucci

Cross-Platform Exploitation: How OS Architecture Shapes Binary Exploits

09:40 - 09:50

Olivia Gallucci

How Open Source SW Lifecycles, Vulnerabilities, and Community Dynamics affect Security

09:50 - 10:50

Zdravko Petričušić

The Beauty, the Beast, and the Adversary in Between

11:05 - 12:05

Blago Čuljak

Threat Hunting on no Budget

12:05 - 14:05

Lunch Break - there's no organized lunch; consider these options

14:05 - 14:35

Mario Blažević

Sigurnosno-operativni Centar u OT Okruženjima

14:35 - 15:35

Bojan Alikavazović

From Exploitation to Sale: Exploring the Flow of Stolen Credentials

15:55 - 16:55

Goran Mahovlić

Reversing and Repurposing Resin 3D Printer

16:55 - 17:25

Vlatko Košturjak

Secrets of Password Cracking - Croatian Edition

17:25 - ∞

Closing Remarks & Networking

location

About Zadar

The city of Zadar, situated on the beautiful Dalmatian coast of Croatia, is known for its rich history and cultural significance. It is the oldest continuously inhabited Croatian city and is well-known for its Roman and Venetian ruins, medieval churches, and cosmopolitan culture. Zadar's unique attractions include the Sea Organ and Sun Salutation, which are modern architectural marvels that interact with nature.

Zadar also serves as an important transport hub with excellent connections to the Croatian islands and the Adriatic Sea, making it a vibrant gateway for tourists exploring the region.

Reaching Zadar

code of conduct

Chatham House Rule

The BSides Zadar conference is governed by the Chatham House Rule. This means that while attendees are free to use the information received, they must not reveal the identity or affiliation of any speaker, nor that of any other participant. Learn more about the Chatham House Rule here.

Be Excellent to Each Other

All attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers at BSides Zadar must agree to and follow this code of conduct, which will be strictly enforced throughout the event. We expect everyone to help ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Our Commitment

BSides Zadar is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of skill, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form.

Recording and Photography

Recording or photographing the presentations, talks, and workshops is prohibited unless explicitly authorized by the organizer or the speaker. This policy is in place to respect the privacy and rights of our speakers and participants.

Inappropriate Behavior

Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks, workshops, parties, X/Twitter, and other online media. Harassment includes, but is not limited to:

Offensive verbal comments related to skill, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion Sexual images in public spaces Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following Harassing photography or recording Sustained disruption of talks or other events Inappropriate physical contact Unwelcome sexual attention Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

Sponsors and Exhibitors

Sponsors are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular, sponsors must not use sexualized images, activities, or other materials. Booth staff (including volunteers) should not wear sexualized clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualized environment.

Enforcement

If a participant engages in harassing behavior, conference organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expelling them from the conference without a refund.

Reporting

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the conference staff immediately.

Scope

We expect participants to follow these rules at all conference venues and conference-related social events, as well as on social media.

Assistance

Our team is eager to help you with any issues you might encounter. Feel free to reach out!

sponsors

BSides Zadar conference is a free event that brings together security professionals for discussions and demos. It’s an opportunity for the infosec community to connect and share ideas. Though there’s no cost to attend, organizing the event does have expenses. We count on sponsor support to help cover essentials like venue costs, t-shirts, stickers, badges, and refreshments. While the event is not designed for marketing, sponsors can engage in ways that add value for attendees.

Why Sponsor?
Engage with a dynamic community in the cybersecurity field. Sponsoring the BSides Zadar conference places your brand in the midst of key discussions and developments, gaining visibility as participants engage with and discuss your contributions.

Benefits?
According to the official BSides organization, here are the benefits of sponsoring:

Want to Partner With Us?
For detailed information on how you can support the success of BSides Zadar, kindly refer to our sponsorship brochure or contact our team via email at info@bsideszadar.org. We look forward to collaborating with you!'

Being part of the media conversation

As people talk about us they talk about you or at least see you. Security BSides has been covered in magazines, podcasts, videocasts, blogs, and even inscribed on microchips. Get caught up in the conversation and be part of what people are talking about.

Brand recognition and awareness

Depending on the level of sponsorship, you may recognize your brand placement at some or all of the following: t-shirts, signage/lanyards, lunch sessions, or attendee badges. Based on your level of participation, create and custom branding may be arranged including transportation, banners, and podcast interviews.

Big Fish in a Small Pond

For some, sponsoring large events is not within their price range leaving them with no option for communicating their message. BSides is just the place for you! This small, community atmosphere brings together active and engaged participants who want to absorb information. Sponsoring a BSides event enables to be that big fish in a small pond and better communicate your message to an active audience.

Stay in touch with the industry

BSides enables its supporters and participants to identify and connect with industry leaders and voices. These participants represent the social networking of security. They are the people who you want to engage to solicit feedback and bring voice to your conversation.

Targeted and Direct Audience

You didn't enter the security industry selling your product to everyone the same way, so why approach events that way? Instead of marketing to the broader "security" community connect directly with the security practioners who write about, talk about, recommend, and implement security products and services.

Be associated with the next big thing

Nobody knows what the “next big thing” will be, but these events are community driven with presentations voted upon by the industry. There is no magic to how it works, but we believe that listening to the underground can help prepare you and help identify what the next big thing might be.

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