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Introducing Lightning Talks!

New for CYBR.SEC.CON., our Lightning Talks program provides an opportunity for community members interested in conference speaking to step onto the stage and share their knowledge in a shorter format.

Lightning Talks are designed for:

  • First-time speakers looking to gain conference presentation experience

  • Professionals who want to test the waters before submitting a full-length presentation

  • Sharing focused ideas, lessons learned, tools, techniques, or observations that may not require a traditional 45-minute session

  • Encouraging broader community participation and diverse perspectives

 

Lightning Talks are educational presentations, not sales pitches. Like all conference content, talks should be vendor-neutral, knowledge-focused, and designed to provide value to attendees. Whether you're presenting a practical tip, a unique experience, a niche research finding, or a quick technical demonstration, we encourage submissions that help others learn and grow.

Submission Guidelines

All submissions should focus on sharing knowledge, not promoting products or services. Commercial, marketing, or sales-oriented presentations will not be accepted.

Lightning Talk Key Dates:

  • Call for Papers Opens: June 15, 2026

  • Submission Deadline: June 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST

  • Speaker Notification: No later than July 15, 2026

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