Call for Papers Deadline Approaching – Don’t Miss Your Shot to Speak at the OpenSSL Conference 2025!
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.
Who Should Submit
We welcome submissions from contributors in the following domains:
- Cryptography and applied security
- Open-source software development
- Enterprise security architecture
- Academic research
- Compliance and regulatory policy
- Secure software supply chains
- Legal and governance aspects of security
Conference Tracks
- Business Value and Enterprise Adoption
- Technical Deep Dive and Innovation
- Security, Compliance, and the Law
- Community, Contribution, and the Future
View our suggested pre-approved topics here.
Confirmed Speakers
The 2025 programme includes confirmed talks from:
- Daniel J. Bernstein, Research Professor, University of Illinois Chicago
- Matt Caswell, President, OpenSSL Foundation
- Hayden Delaney, Partner, Thomson Geer Lawyers
- Rob Duhart, SVP, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- Stephen Farrell, Researcher, Trinity College Dublin
- David Hook, VP Software Engineering, Bouncy Castle Inc.
- Tim Hudson, President, OpenSSL Corporation
- Tanja Lange, Professor, Eindhoven University of Technology
- Jason Lawlor, President, Lightship Security Inc.
- Krishna Narayanaswamy, Founder & CTO, Netskope
- Peter Schmidberger and Dragan Zuvic, Cyber Security, Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation
- Frederik Wedel-Heinen, Chief Cryptologist, Dencrypt
These speakers represent technical, academic, legal, and enterprise perspectives critical to the future of secure communications.
Submission Details
Submitting a proposal is straightforward. The process is fully online, requires only a concise abstract and basic information, and can be completed in a few steps. Our team is available to assist if you have questions or need clarification at any point. We are committed to making participation accessible for contributors across disciplines and geographies.
Deadline: May 31, 2025 Notification of acceptance: June 30, 2025
Speaker Benefits
- Full conference pass
- Recognition on conference materials and digital platforms
- Invitation to networking events
- Travel and accommodation support (case-by-case basis)
Review Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated based on:
- Alignment with the OpenSSL Mission and Values
- Technical depth and clarity
- Originality
- Real-world application
Ready to Contribute?
We are building a programme that reflects the shared values of the global security and open-source communities: openness, resilience, and collaboration. We welcome your voice as we define the next chapter of the OpenSSL Library.
Contact
For questions or additional information: schedule a meeting with us, or email us at info@openssl-conference.org.