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DevConf.CZ 2025 in Brno (June 12 – 14) offered more than a platform for technical exchange — it served as a meaningful waypoint in the ongoing journey of the OpenSSL Corporation. As co-maintainers of one of the world’s most widely used cryptographic libraries, our participation marked a public reaffirmation of our Mission.

On May 27, the OpenSSL Corporation participated in Brno Libraries Day (Brno, Czech Republic), joining 26 Brno libraries at a vibrant event dedicated to knowledge-sharing, innovation, and community engagement.

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.

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.