Get ready, Central Illinois cybersecurity community! BSides Peoria is thrilled to announce that our Call for Papers (CFP) for the 2025 conference is officially OPEN!
Submit your talk here: https://sessionize.com/bsides-peoria-2025
For our third annual event, we’re returning to Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, on Saturday, October 25, 2025. We’re incredibly excited to once again bring together cybersecurity enthusiasts, professionals, and curious minds from across the region and beyond.
Why speak at BSides Peoria?
BSides events are built on the principle of community-driven content. This isn’t just another conference; it’s a place where our local and extended cybersecurity community gathers to learn directly from those on the front lines, tackling the challenges and exploring the innovations that impact us all. Your experiences, insights, and knowledge are invaluable to fostering this environment of shared learning and growth.
We are looking for talks on a wide range of cybersecurity topics! Whether you’re an experienced speaker or considering giving your first talk, we encourage you to submit. If it’s something that impacts the cybersecurity world, or helps us better understand the landscape, we want to hear about it!
Some potential topics include (but are not limited to):
- Application Security
- Cloud Security
- Incident Response
- Malware Analysis
- Network Defense
- Offensive Security / Penetration Testing
- Privacy
- Risk Management
- Security Awareness & Training
- Threat Intelligence
- Hardware Hacking
- OSINT
- Career Development in Cyber
- Legal and Ethical Considerations in Cyber
Important Dates:
- CFP Opens: Monday, June 2, 2025
- Event Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Ready to share your expertise with a welcoming and engaged audience? We can’t wait to see your submissions!
Submit your talk here: https://sessionize.com/bsides-peoria-2025
Want to Get Involved More?
Beyond our talks, BSides Peoria thrives on the support of our community. We’re excited to announce that our Call for Sponsors is also officially OPEN! If your organization is interested in supporting our mission and connecting with the cybersecurity community, please reach out to us at sponsors at bsidespeoria.com
We’re also still on the lookout for passionate individuals or groups interested in running a village at BSides Peoria 2025. Villages offer a fantastic interactive element to the conference, providing hands-on activities, demonstrations, and unique learning experiences. If you have an idea for a village and want to help make BSides Peoria even more engaging, please email us at hello at bsidespeoria.com.
Stay tuned for more updates on registration, and our exciting keynote announcements! Follow us on social media for the latest news.
We look forward to seeing your brilliant ideas and welcoming you to BSides Peoria 2025!