Excerpts of source code in Submissions: Please note that certain lines of code will be rejected by the system for security reasons. If you encounter issues when trying to submit your proposal, please omit lines of code to ensure successful submission.
Emojis, geometric shapes and images: Do not use emojis, geometric shapes or images in your submission. They will cause the system to delete the text in the field.
Please note this document is for planning purposes only. You must submit your proposal through the Black Hat USA Call for Papers System.
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Starting a New Proposal:
Log in or create an account using the instructions above.
Once logged in, select the blue "Submit a new proposal button"
Add the first speaker by selecting the blue "add a new speaker" button. (Please note that you cannot complete any of the fields within the proposal until you add a speaker first.)
After you enter the speaker, select the blue "add speaker" button.
FAQs
Can I submit my research to other conferences/publications?
Although the Review Board prefers new, never before-presented research, previously presented research is not automatically disqualified from consideration. Simply provide the relevant information in the field marked "Is This Content New or Has it Been Previously Presented / Published?during the submission process.
Can I submit more than one proposal?
Yes, but each proposal must be submitted via a separate submission form.
Can I submit files (whitepaper, slides, etc.)?
Yes, but for security reasons, the "File Upload" field only accepts plain text documents. If your file/whitepaper is not compatible with this format, please provide a link to the file in the relevant submission field.
How do I know that you received my submission?
You will receive an email notification within 24 hours of receipt of the submission from noreply@email.blackhat.com. If you do not, first check your junk folder and then e-mail cfp@blackhat.com
How many speakers can present a talk?
Speaking teams are limited to 2.
Additional speakers listed in the submission will be listed as contributors on the Black Hat Website.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your research/proposed talk to Black Hat.
If you have any questions or encounter issues, please email us at cfp@blackhat.com
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