The OpenSSL Conference 2025 is extending its Call for Papers (CFP) deadline to June 22, 2025.
We understand that the best proposals often come from teams deep in the trenches of real-world security work. You now have additional time to craft and submit the talk, panel, or workshop that challenges assumptions, advances cryptographic innovation, drives and shapes the future of secure communications.
Pictured here from left to right: Štefan Kremeň (Support Manager), Peter Gutmann (cryptlib), Hana Andersen (Marcom Manager), Shayne Jones (cryptlib), Kajal Sapkota (MarCom Specialist), Kateřina Míčová (Business Admin), Daniela Kellnerová (MarCom Specialist), Norbert Pócs (Software Engineer), Tomáš Vávra (Engineering & Standards Mgr.), Anton Arapov (Operations Manager), Tim Hudson (Corporation President), Matt Caswell (Foundation President), Tomáš Mráz (Foundation Public Support and Security Manager), James Bourne (FireDaemon Technologies), Jaroslav Řezník (Red Hat), David Hook (Bouncy Castle), Billy Bob Brumley (RIT)
From May 14–16, the OpenSSL Corporation hosted a face-to-face working session in Brno, Czech Republic. The meeting was designed to bring together participants from the OpenSSL Projects and convene in an in-person meeting of the Corporation’s Business Advisory Committee (BAC). The OpenSSL Foundation was invited to join on Wednesday and Thursday in the broader conversations with the OpenSSL Projects.
This was the first time these groups gathered in person in this configuration. The sessions served as an opportunity to strengthen working relationships, align on shared priorities, and focus on strategic coordination across the ecosystem.
The OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation are launching the Distinguished Contributor Awards, a new programme formally recognising exceptional technical contributions to each OpenSSL Library release. These awards highlight individuals who drive critical advancements and demonstrate technical leadership in the evolution of the OpenSSL Library.
Dates: October 7–9, 2025 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Submission Deadline: May 31, 2025
The OpenSSL Conference 2025 is accepting proposals for talks, panels, and workshops. This inaugural event will bring together developers, researchers, security engineers, compliance professionals, and policy experts working across open-source and commercial domains. While the OpenSSL Library remains central to modern cryptography, this conference is designed to support the broader community in building secure systems and advancing internet trust.
We are looking for speakers who can share real-world experiences, technical innovations, and practical insights that contribute to the field of security and cryptographic infrastructure.
The OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation certify the results of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) elections. After a thorough nomination and voting process, the OpenSSL community has selected a group of distinguished individuals to provide guidance and advice to the OpenSSL Library.
As RSA Conference 2025 concludes, we are reflecting on a week of meaningful dialogues about the future of cryptography and how the OpenSSL Library continues to evolve.
OpenSSL Corporation team at RSAC 2025, from left to right: Hana Andersen (MarCom Mgr.), Stefan Kremen (Customer & Support Mgr.), Andrew Dinh (Software Engineer), Alexander (Saša) Nedvědický(Software Engineer), Kateřina Míčová (Business Admin), Jitka Biolková (MarCom Specialist), Kajal Sapkota (MarCom Specialist), Tomáš Vávra (Engineering & Standards Mgr.), Tim Hudson (President)
Thank you to everyone who registered and to those who took the extra step to nominate candidates for the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) of the OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation.
We are now at the final step—voting. Your participation in this phase is essential to bring the process to completion and ensure the strength of our shared governance.
Election Timeline
Start Date: April 28, 2025 at 12:00pm UTC
Deadline for Voting: May 11, 2025 at 12:00pm UTC
The ICMC 2025 gathering in Toronto brought together practitioners committed to advancing and maintaining cryptographic assurance through evolving standards and practices. OpenSSL Corporation participated as a Gold Sponsor, reinforcing our commitment to standards-based assurance.
The nomination period for the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) has been extended. The new deadline is Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Take advantage of the extended timeline to submit thoughtful nominations — and play an active role in shaping the future of the OpenSSL Library. Your voice matters!
The final release of OpenSSL 3.5 is now live. We would like to thank all those who contributed to the OpenSSL 3.5 release, without whom the OpenSSL Library would not be possible.