Forwarded from: bluknight bluknight@skytalks.info> == https://skytalks.info == Skytalks is a ‘sub-conference’ that gives a unique platform for researchers to share their research, for angry hackers to rant about the issues of their industry, and for curious souls to probe interesting issues, all without the watchful eye of the rest of the world. With a strict, well-enforced “no recording” policy, research that is underway or critical of a vendor can be aired to your peers. You are talking to other security people, sharing your working knowledge of a topic. That said, this isn’t a soapbox to say and trash whoever or whatever you want. Skytalks is old-school DEF CON. We encourage handles – we want your material to stand on its own, not what company’s logo is on your slide deck. We encourage the audience to ask questions and challenge what does not seem to be right. Speakers will be held accountable for their material by their peers… loudly. We’re looking for talks that are about cutting edge material, either in-progress, or ready to be disclosed… at the risk of offending a company. Talks that challenge the industry norms are great. Calling out those who plague our beloved industry, welcome! Talks that are outside the realm of a PG rating, can find (and have found) a home here (was re: Teledildonics). First time speakers are welcome. We have had the privilege and honor of hosting for the first time some great names in the community. You, too, can be among that group. What you must bring: A compelling topic, slides, and willingness to educate and/or face your peers. You should be: outgoing, willing to educate, wanting to learn (yes, as a presenter), and wanting to engage your peers. If you lack any of these skills, we can fix this. Please bring a spare liver. A good talk is about mutual learning; it is a conversation. We just provide a room of professionals that want to converse, over booze. Sometimes… a lot of booze. Your submission must include a brief abstract that explains your talk. It must include a detailed outline of the major talking points. Optionally, you can give us additional information or arguments about why we should accept your talk. What we provide: A place to present, with projectors (VGA video). While we may have adapters on-hand, please be prepared and bring your own. We’ll have a PA system with appropriate microphones, as well as audio input from a device if you need it. Please let us know if you have any special requirements, such as a fire extinguisher for when you plan to set the table on fire. Please note: all speakers must already be badged Defcon attendees. Skytalks cannot provide DEF CON badges for speakers, and Skytalks badges, while great keepsakes, do not provide access to DEF CON itself. Also, dongs. == https://skytalks.info ==