Dive Deep, Connect, Shape the Future: Become a BSidesSF 2025 Village Leader!

Calling all information security enthusiasts! BSidesSF 2025 invites passionate leaders to host Villages, dedicated spaces for immersive learning and collaboration on April 26-27, 2025.

Imagine a vibrant hub buzzing

  • Hands-on activities: That spark curiosity and foster learning for all skill levels.
  • Lively discussions: Open forums where ideas flow freely and everyone feels empowered to contribute.
  • Focused themes: Deep dives into specific security topics, attracting passionate individuals and fostering learning.

What makes a thriving BSidesSF Village?

  • Engaging Activities: That spark curiosity and foster learning for diverse skill levels. Keep it fun and interactive!
  • Open & Collaborative: Create a welcoming space where knowledge sharing, mentorship, and collaborative problem-solving thrive.
  • Focused Theme: This year’s theme is; “Here Be Dragons.” Please try to weave the theme into your Village if possible.

We offer

  • Dedicated space: Host your Village or community organization table at City View at Metreon in downtown San Francisco.
  • Supportive infrastructure: Get tables, chairs, and an optional monitor.
  • Potential travel assistance: To ensure Villages participation is accessible, limited financial support for Village leaders travel may be available. Contact us for more information.

Theme

This year, we dive into uncharted territory of security under the theme “Here Be Dragons.” Like the ancient maps that marked unknown regions with dragons, today’s landscape is filled with threats that are complex, evolving, and often unpredictable. As security practitioners, we are the navigators of this vast, sometimes dangerous terrain. We’re opening the call to participate in our 2025 conference - come share your experiences exploring new challenges, discovering the unknown, battling cutting-edge technologies, and sharing strategies to confront the ‘dragons’ lurking in the shadows.

Ready to dive in?

Location: City View at Metreon, 135 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

  • Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - Village & Community Organization CFV Closes
  • Saturday & Sunday April 26-27, 2025 - BSidesSF 2025

Load-in/Setup (optional):

  • Friday, April 25 (2 PM - 5 PM)
  • Saturday, April 26-27 (8 AM - 9 AM)
  • Sunday, April 26-27 (8 AM - 9 AM)

Operating hours:

  • Saturday , April 26-27 (9 AM - 5 PM)
  • Sunday, April 26-27 (9 AM - 5 PM)

Teardown:

  • Sunday, April 27 (5 PM - 5:30 PM)

Submit your Village proposal —> HERE <— today

Note: If you’d like to separately submit a presentation to the main BSidesSF CFP, you’re welcome to, but note that being accepted or rejected for a village will not impact eligibility for the CFP.

Join the BSidesSF community and let’s build the future of information security, together! Contact: Village operation inquiries should be sent to villages [at] bsidessf.org