Contribute to TROOPERS18!

Once again it is time for TROOPERS

TROOPERS17 was an extraordinary event (Check out the Archives)! The 10th year of TROOPERS was filled with talks, trainings, our new Next Generation Internet event, and new members becoming part of our TROOPERS family. How could we possibly top it for TROOPERS18?!...but of course we're going to give it a try ;-) And YOU can be part of it!

Your favorite week filled with high-end IT-Security takes place in the beautiful city of Heidelberg/Germany from 12th March to 16th March 2018! Here you’ll find information on how to contribute to TROOPERS18. We’ll also publish further information and resources you’ll need (like presentation templates). Besides the traditional call for papers, we are also interested in training submissions.

Some important information up front

Call for Papers opens on September 8, 2017.

Call for Trainings opens on September 20, 2017.

TROOPERS18 - Call For Papers (TR18-CFP)

As you are probably already used to, TROOPERS18 Main Conference (14th & 15th March) will feature three tracks: Track 1:"Attack & Research" on Wednesday and Thursday, Track 2: "Defense & Management" also on Wednesday and Thursday, and Track 3: will feature "SAP Security" on Wednesday and "Active Directory" on Thursday. You can also submit talks for our Next Generation Internet event on 12th & 13th of March. This is a 2 day 2 track event featuring a blend of IoT and IPv6 topics.

This call for papers is for security researchers interested in sharing their work with other researchers and a high-level audience (composed of about 60% people from industry, 20% from academia and another 20% from [research] community). We would like to invite everyone with special knowledge in breaking security in whatever area or practical experience in securing complex information systems to present their skills, tools or experience. The CfP will happen in two phases (see below): we will give final notice by December 14, 2017. Submit early and submit (new) talks often ;-).

Submissions

We are mainly interested in talks on:

  • Vulnerability research in all flavors
  • Embedded Devices
  • Anything that is related to cars
  • Medical device security
  • Security in a Mobile World
  • Virtualization & Cloud Stuff
  • Industrial Networking
  • Security in Telco Environments
  • IPv6
  • SAP Security

Heavy vendor-pitching will not be welcomed warmly and we reserve the right to ask for modifications of confirmed talks if we have the impression there’s too much of that in a talk.

Speakers' Privileges

If you are the 1st chair Speaker at TROOPERS:
We will cover 750 EUR for flying within Europe or 1800 USD for flying internationally, five nights of accommodation, plus some evening fun and other special amenities for conference speakers.

If you are the 2nd chair Speaker at TROOPERS:
We will cover five nights of accommodations in addition to some evening fun and other special amenities for our Speakers.

How to submit a CFP

CFP submissions must include the following information:

  • Brief biography including list of publications and papers published previously.
  • Proposed presentation title & synopsis/description.
  • Preferred Track you are submitting to: Attack & Research, Defense & Management, SAP Insight, Special Track, Next Generation Internet 2018.
  • Please state who will be considered the 1st chair speaker and who will be the 2nd chair speaker for this talk if there is more than one speaker. 
  • Contact Information (full name, alias, handle, e-mail, postal address, phone, country of origin, special meal requirement, smoking habits).
  • Employment and/or affiliations information.
  • Why is your material different or innovative or significant?
  • Has this talk be given anywhere else? If so, where? Please provide a link to your previous talk. Will you add new material to this talk for TROOPERS?
  • Is there a whitepaper?
  • Will you release a whitepaper and/or tool with this presentation?
  • Please note that all speakers will be allocated 55 minutes of presentation time + 5 minutes Q+A. Any speakers that require more time must inform the CFP committee during the submission.
  • Talks happening in the attack track are expected to include a live demo and a subsequent tool release. We plan to perform a (WebEx based) dry run of all presentations in the final two weeks before TROOPERS. Please be prepared for that.

By agreeing to speak at TROOPERS18 you are granting ERNW Insight GmbH the rights to reproduce, distribute, advertise and show your presentation including but not limited to www.troopers.de, printed and/or electronic advertisements, and all other mediums.

Important Dates

  • CfP 1st round ends on: November 2, 2017
  • CfP 2nd round ends on: December 4, 2017
  • Final Notification: December 22, 2017
  • Presentation slides due: 01 Mar 2018
  • The conference: 14-15 Mar 2018, SAP Insight 14 March 2018
  • Next Generation Internet Conference: 12-13 March 2018

Call For Trainings (TR18-CFT)

At TROOPERS we love hands-on and highly technical trainings, and our attendees do too! Our trainings take place the Monday and Tuesday of TROOPERS Week.

Trainer Privileges

If you are the 1st Trainer at TROOPERS:
 We will cover 750 EUR for flying within Europe or 1800 USD for flying internationally, five nights of accommodation, plus some evening fun and other special amenities for con speakers.

If you are the 2nd Trainer at TROOPERS:
We will cover five nights of accommodations in addition to some evening fun and other special amenities for our Speakers.

Please note: If you need assistance getting special equipment ordered for your training please email info@troopers.de.

How to submit a CFT

CFT submissions must include the following information:

  • Brief biography including list of publications and papers published previously.
  • Proposed training title & synopsis/description.
  • Please state who will be considered the 1st Trainer and who will be the 2nd Trainer if there is more than one. 
  • Why is your material different or innovative or significant?
  • Have you given this training before? If so, where?
  • Will there be your training include a new tool or white paper release?
  • Contact Information (full name, alias, handle, e-mail, postal address, phone, country of origin, special meal requirement, smoking habits).
  • Employment and/or affiliations information.
  • By agreeing to speak at TROOPERS18 you are granting ERNW Insight GmbH the rights to reproduce, distribute, and advertise your training including but not limited to www.troopers.de, printed and/or electronic advertisements, and all other mediums.

Important Dates

  • CfT 1st round ends on: October 16, 2017
  • CfT 2nd round ends on: November 13, 2017
  • Final Notification: November 18, 2017
  • The Trainings: 12-13 Mar 2018