Welcome to the BSides Nashville 2027 Call for Papers. We invite speakers to share insights and knowledge with our community. Our event is open to topics across technology and security, from the basics to advanced ideas.
BSides Nashville is a nonprofit, community-run security conference built by volunteers, with a strong focus on accessibility, so that everyone in our community can attend, learn, and take part. Our audience ranges from students and people new to security to seasoned practitioners, so talks that are welcoming, practical, and easy to follow are a great fit.
The Call for Papers closes on January 8, 2027. All speakers will be notified of decisions by February 19, 2027.
This year we are no longer organizing the program into separate red team and blue team tracks. We welcome submissions on any topic across technology and security.
- CFP closesJanuary 8, 2027
- Decisions sentFebruary 19, 2027
- ConferenceApril 23, 2027
- No vendor talks. We focus on education, not product pitches.
- In-person only. All speakers must present live at the event.
- Not recorded. Talks will not be recorded so attendees can engage openly.
- 40-minute slots. Incorporate time for Q&A if you want to interact with the audience.
- Up to 3 submissions. Each speaker may submit up to 3 talks.
BSides Nashville uses a blind review process to reduce bias during talk selection. We remove names and personal details before review. Avoid including personal information in your talk description unless it directly relates to your topic.
Many talks have been denied because they were submitted with context such as "So and So (a CISO at X or Y) has given this talk at A, B, and C."
- Topic — Relevant, timely, and offering new insights or addressing current challenges.
- Content — Clear, well-organized, with a focused message and practical takeaways.
- Blind CFP respect — No personal identifiers in your proposal.
We encourage newcomers to submit. For those new to presenting, consider reaching out to local BSides or security communities for feedback. While we don't offer direct mentorship, we're happy to share community resources and links to past talks to help you prepare.
Speakers self-fund travel and lodging. We may have discounted rates at nearby hotels and will share those details with accepted speakers closer to the event. Speaker conference fees are covered.
Whether you're sharing a new method or a new concept, you are what makes BSides Nashville amazing. Submissions close January 8, 2027.