Speak at BSides Manchester
Tell us what you've built, broken or fixed. If you've never given a talk before, we'd especially like to hear from you.
Our 2027 call for papers opens once our date and venue are confirmed. Register your interest below and you'll be the first to know.
2027 tracks
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Security
Offence, defence and research, and what you learned doing it.
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Engineering
Building, running and scaling software and infrastructure, and keeping it safe.
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Product
How product, design and delivery decisions shape security and the people who use it.
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First-time speakers
A supported stage for people new to speaking, with mentoring.
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Workshops
Hands-on sessions where people learn by doing.
First-time speakers
- A supported stage for people who've never given a conference talk.
- Slots are 30 minutes.
- Mentoring includes help shaping your topic, feedback on your abstract and slides, and a practice run before the day.
- Mentors: named closer to the event.
Session lengths
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Main talks
45 minutes
Including Q&A.
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First-time talks
30 minutes
On the first-time speakers track.
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Workshops
60 to 90 minutes
Hands-on, with a smaller group.
What to expect
- Talks are in person only.
- Submissions are reviewed anonymously, on merit.
- Sponsorship never buys a speaking slot.
- All speakers agree to the Code of Conduct.
- We're volunteer-run and can't cover travel or accommodation.
- Speakers receive a free ticket.
Tips for a strong submission
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Pick one thing you know well and could explain to a colleague over coffee.
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Start with a story or a problem, not a definition.
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Aim for one clear takeaway people can use on Monday.
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Real experience, including what went wrong, makes the best talks.
Register your interest
Tell us a little about yourself and we'll get in touch when the call for papers opens.
Rather email? Write to hello@bsidesmcr.co.uk.
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