What's New for BSides Nashville in 2025 🎉

We’re back, and 2025 is bringing some exciting changes to BSides Nashville! From a new venue and updated schedule to track options and amenities, here's everything you need to know to prepare:

Tickets

Tickets will be available starting February 14th via the BSides Nashville eventbrite page. They will sell out!

New Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM, Plus an On-Site After-Party!

This year, the main conference will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can sleep in an extra hour! We’re also hosting an on-site after-party at the venue! No more driving across town.

New Tracks & Villages

We’re focusing on two main tracks this year:

• Track 1 (Offense)
• Track 2 (Defense)

In total, we’ll host 13 talks, including:

• Our keynote, Valentina Palmiotti
• 12 track talks across both tracks

We’ll also feature a variety of villages and activities, including:

• A Linux Village
• A Lockpicking Village
• A Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge

New Venue: The Factory at Franklin

This year, we’re heading to The Factory at Franklin! The conference will take place across two key spaces:

• Liberty Hall (Track 1)
• Mockingbird Theater (Track 2)

These buildings are a 2-minute walk apart, making it easy to move between sessions.

Alcohol

For the first time in years, BSides Nashville will allow alcohol on-site! We will not serve it during the conference, but several vendors at The Factory serve drinks and they will be allowed in Liberty Hall (unfortunately, not in Mockingbird Theater).

Lunch

Important note: BSides Nashville will not be providing lunch this year. Instead, attendees will have a 1.5-hour break to enjoy lunch on their own. Fortunately, The Factory offers a variety of incredible dining options. Here are some of our top recommendations:

• Edley’s BBQ
• Hattie B’s Hot Chicken
• Mojo’s Tacos
• Otaku Ramen

You can explore more options on The Factory’s food site.

Parking Updates: Farmer’s Market + Shuttle Service

The Franklin Farmers Market will also be happening on May 10, 2025. This means some parking lots will be inaccessible before noon. Here are your parking options:

• Carpool or arrive early.
• Park at Liberty Elementary School and take the free shuttle service to The Factory (free for ticket holders).
• Valet parking is available from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for $14.

Our Efforts to Limit Environmental Waste 🌍

In an effort to reduce environmental waste, BSides Nashville will not be providing drawstring bags to attendees this year. If you plan to collect swag from vendors, we encourage you to bring your own backpack or similar bag to carry it. Additionally, (for the first time!) attendees will have the option to opt-out of receiving a t-shirt during registration to further limit environmental impact.

Scholarship Tickets

We are excited to announce that BSides Nashville is sponsoring 25 free tickets for students, individuals from underrepresented groups in tech, and those facing financial hardship. We want to make sure our conference is accessible to everyone in the community. If you qualify, please apply via our ticket application form.

We’re counting down to May 10, 2025, and we can’t wait to see you at BSides Nashville! If you're interested in being a deeper part of the community and volunteering, please apply here.