BSides Nashville Annual Board Election
Our next board election will be held in August 2026.
Run for a role in our annual election and help shape the future of BSides Nashville.
How Elections Work
- Let us know you're interested using the form below, or by emailing info@bsidesnash.org.
- Each candidate gets a few minutes to present, then a timed Q&A.
- We use anonymous online polling. Results are tracked by position.
- Results are announced at the end of the meeting. If needed, we share a timeline for next steps.
Our annual board election will take place in August 2026. Details on the date, time, and meeting link will be shared here and via our channels as the date approaches.
Board Roles and Responsibilities
President
- Leads the board and ensures compliance with state and federal nonprofit rules.
- Sets conference direction and delegates work to the team.
- Primary contact for outreach and community partners.
- Oversees ticketing, refunds, and attendee questions.
- Manages merchandise from selection to pickup.
- Prepares agendas and runs board meetings.
Vice President
- Covers for the President and supports operations.
- Books the venue and handles on-site issues.
- Coordinates AV and other technical services.
- Arranges catering and meal logistics.
- Plans the speaker dinner and after-party.
- Secures sponsors and coordinates booths and communications.
- Assists with planning and logistics.
Treasurer
- Manages the budget and tracks spending and commitments.
- Maintains bank accounts and reconciles transactions.
- Prepares financial reports for board meetings.
- Files federal and state tax returns and manages liability insurance.
- Collects receipts and invoices and maintains records in the shared drive.
- Monitors ticket revenue and reports to the board.
Secretary
- Records meeting minutes and organizes them.
- Sends required notices per the bylaws.
- Maintains and safeguards official records.
- Tracks filing deadlines and compliance requirements.
Community Engagement
- Recruits, schedules, and trains volunteers.
- Defines roles and shift plans; manages day-of check-in and changes.
- Sends volunteer communications and updates.
- Collects feedback to improve the volunteer program.
Program Development
- Owns the Call for Papers (CFP) process.
- Builds and manages the review board and blind reviews.
- Handles all CFP communications, including accept and decline notices.
- Builds the session schedule with backups and coordinates speakers.
Get Involved
If you want to join the BSides Nashville board, add your name and preferred role to our Google Form, or email us at info@bsidesnash.org. We're always looking for volunteers and board members to help plan and host a great event!