Security BSides Dehradun 0x03 takes place on 3 to 4 April 2027 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
We are an independent, volunteer-led cybersecurity conference and part of the global Security BSides movement. Our first edition welcomed 187 attendees in 2024, and our second welcomed 255 in 2026. For 0x03, we are planning for 400+ unique attendees across two days. That is our planning target, not a guaranteed turnout.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Original research, practical techniques, tools you have built, and lessons from real security work. Show us what you found, how it works, and what the audience will learn. Vendor sales pitches are not suitable.
Previously presented work is welcome. Tell us where you have presented it before and what is new or different in this proposal.
First-time speakers are welcome. If this would be your first talk, tell us. We can help you prepare.
TOPICS
We welcome proposals across offensive and defensive security, application and cloud security, IoT and hardware, reverse engineering, malware analysis, threat intelligence, incident response, digital forensics, cryptography, vulnerability research, AI security, OSINT, and related areas.
These are topic areas, not fixed tracks. If your research does not fit neatly into a tag, submit it anyway.
SUBMISSION FORMATS
THE TWO DAYS
An open online CTF qualifier takes place ahead of the conference. The venue in Dehradun will be announced separately.
CFP DATES
All submitters will receive a decision by 15 January 2027.
YOUR PROPOSAL
Include a title, an abstract, what is new, what attendees will learn, and your preferred format. Mention any previous presentations and whether this would be your first talk. A slide deck is not required for submission.
SPEAKER SUPPORT
Accepted speakers receive a free pass for both days, event hospitality, a speaker dinner invitation, and a personal ticket discount code to share.
We do not pay speaker fees. Travel and accommodation funding is not confirmed, so please do not plan on reimbursement. If cost will determine whether you can attend, tell us early.
Questions: cfp@bsidesdehradun.com
Security, above sea level.
WHAT WE WANT
Practical security research, original findings, tools you have built, and lessons from real work. Explain what you found, how it works, and what attendees will learn. First-time speakers are welcome.
Previously presented work is allowed. Tell us where it has been presented and what is new or different. Vendor sales pitches and sales-led product demos are not suitable.
WHAT TO SUBMIT
Include:
Explain any live demo. For workshops, describe the practical exercises and required tools or setup.
Write enough for reviewers to understand the proposal. There is no fixed abstract word count. A slide deck, photo, long bio, company affiliation, or certifications are not required for our review.
HOW WE REVIEW
Our five-member Review Board evaluates technical depth, originality, relevance to our audience, clarity and delivery, and fit and format. Every proposal is reviewed by all five members, except where a reviewer has a conflict of interest and must step aside. Selection is based on the proposal's substance.
TIMELINE
Every submitter will receive a decision by 15 January 2027.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Speakers must follow our Code of Conduct:
https://bsidesdehradun.com/code-of-conduct
Questions: cfp@bsidesdehradun.com
WHAT YOU GET
We are planning for 400+ unique attendees across the two days. This is a planning target, not a guaranteed audience size.
RECORDING
We plan to record talks where equipment and venue conditions allow. Recording is optional, and declining will not affect selection.
Before you confirm your place, we will ask for your explicit agreement. A yes covers the full recording on our official YouTube channel, a link or embed on our website, and short promotional excerpts on our official social channels as one choice. We will not seek a second approval for each clip. Nothing is published without your agreement.
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
Travel and accommodation funding is not confirmed. Please do not plan on reimbursement. If cost will determine whether you can attend, tell us early at cfp@bsidesdehradun.com.
We do not pay speaker fees.
Submit talks related to these topics
Understanding our evaluation criteria helps you craft a better proposal
Does the talk have real substance? Is there genuine technical content, original research, or hard-won practical insight, rather than surface-level overview?
What does this proposal contribute? Consider new findings, tools, practical insights, or a fresh approach to a known problem. Previously presented material is allowed; assess what is new or different rather than rejecting it solely because it has been presented before.
Will our audience (researchers, red and blue teamers, students, developers) find this useful and engaging?
Is the submission clear and well-structured? Does the speaker seem able to deliver it well? Note: a first-time speaker with a strong idea should not be penalised here, we will help them prepare.
Is the chosen format and length appropriate? Does it fit the programme we are building?
Each submission will receive at least 3 reviews from our review team
Saturday, April 3, 2027
to Sunday, April 4, 2027
Asia/Kolkata
TBA, Dehradun
in-personAccepted presentation types
A full-length technical talk, including Q&A.
A hands-on session. Attendees bring laptops and leave having done something.
A short, punchy talk. Great for a first-time speaker or a single sharp idea.
