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[FD] [ROOTEDCON] Call for Papers 2027 · RootedCON2027 (Madrid)

-=] About RootedCON

RootedCON is a technology and cybersecurity conference that will take place in 
Madrid (Spain) from March 4 to 6, 2027.

This will be our XVII EDITION!

With an attendance of between 9,000 and 10,000 people, it is the most relevant 
specialized conference in the country and one of the most important in Europe. 
We welcome students, Security Forces and Corps, technology and information 
security professionals, and, above all, passionate individuals.

As in every edition, we want it to be truly special :) We are adding more 
activities and collaborations!


-=] Types of Talks

We accept these formats:

  - Lightning Talk:       25 minutes.
  - Standard Talk:        50 minutes.
  - Practical Workshop:   110 minutes (hands-on lab, proposals to be evaluated).
  - Other format:         tell us in the comments of the submission.

The number of slots for each type is limited. We can adjust the schedule to 
extend or reduce a talk if the proposal warrants it.

We encourage you to BE ORIGINAL. We accept *unusual* and thematic talks, also 
on culture or politics, as long as they revolve around technology or 
information security.


-=] Trainings

You can submit training proposals directly at Call for Papers. Trainings are 
one of the elements that generate the most interest at Rooted, so any 
innovative proposal is very welcome.

  - RootedLAB:           1 day (8-9 hours).
  - RootedBOOTCAMP:      3 days (24 to 30 hours).

* Trainings have their own model: someone from the team will contact you to 
explain the details and conditions.


-=] International Speakers

There will be simultaneous translation between Spanish and English in all 
rooms, so feel free to submit your talk, no matter where you are from :)

Indicate in the submission the language in which you will present:

  [ES] - Spanish
  [EN] - English


-=] Topics We Are Looking For

Any interesting topic related to TECHNOLOGY. Some examples, without limiting 
ourselves to them:

  - ANY original topic that adds value to our audience!
  - Artificial Intelligence (not just LLM, please): how to attack it, how to 
use it to attack and defend, prompt injection, agents, deep learning, MCP, A2A, 
swarms,...
    No fluff: this is a hot topic, dedicate time to research it.
  - APT, botnets, and malware. And, obviously, ransomware!
  - Biohacking and alternative disciplines.
  - Hacking in any environment: IT, OT, IoT, cloud, edge, satellites, mobile...
  - Reverse engineering, debugging, hooking, fuzzing, exploiting, DFIR...
  - Cryptoassets and cryptocurrencies (crypto bros abstain).
  - Financial technology (FinTech).
  - Hardware hacking: JTAG, SWD, DAP, consoles...
  - Video games and cheats.
  - Cryptography (including post-quantum), steganography, covert channels...
  - #CryptograFREE: defend your Fundamental Rights on the Internet.
  - DEV/SEC/OPS and MLOPS and AIOPS and...:
      DEV: MQTT, AMQP, development patterns, distributed systems, CI/CD...
      OPS: orchestration, virtualization and containers, artifacts, supply 
chain...
  - Culture, philosophy and ethics, future, innovation... the world!


-=] How to Submit Your Talk

We only accept talks submitted from the official Call for Papers:

  https://reg.rootedcon.com/callforpaper/

Any proposal submitted through another channel is considered "unofficial" and 
has no guarantee of being selected.


-=] Speaker Benefits

Each selected speaker enjoys:

  - ONE extra ticket for a companion.
  - Dinner with speakers, trainers, sponsors, and the RootedCON team (no 
companions or family).
  - Hotel covered by RootedCON: focused on the days of the event.
  - Travel covered by RootedCON: on the dates of the event.
  - Full access to all areas of the conference throughout the event.
  - Possibility to repeat the talk, depending on the final evaluation.
  - Some free drinks at the party :)
  - Management of potential job offers.
  - A gift from the organization.


-=] Speaker Obligations

Every speaker who submits a talk and is selected must:

  a) Ensure that the talk is TECHNICAL and backed by proof of concept (PoC). If 
there is no PoC, it must be justified. Technical does not mean "computers": 
there are legal, financial, psychological, military... and, of course, IT 
technicians :)

  b) Deliver the materials for the talk by the agreed dates before the 
conference, including the details of the PoCs.

  c) Explicitly accept that the materials of the talk, as well as the audio and 
video, will be published in any format and medium, in the systems of RootedCON 
or others.

  d) Confirm their participation when the talk is accepted and complete their 
details (verified phone number and, if requesting travel or hotel, identity 
document).
     
  e) SIGN the speaker contract and explicit permission for image rights, to be 
recorded (and the recording disseminated).

*Please*, make sure you understand your obligations as a speaker before 
submitting a proposal.


-=] Sponsors

RootedCON is always looking for new quality sponsors. If you have a proposal or 
believe your organization may be interested, write to us at:

  patrocinadores-AT-rootedcon.com

IMPORTANT: due to the technical essence of the conference and what our 
attendees tell us in surveys, we recommend sponsors prepare a talk aligned with 
what our audience expects.

Any help, comment, idea, proposal, or collaboration will be thoroughly 
considered: this type of input is very important to us, as we depend on you to 
build the conference.


-=] Important Things to Keep in Mind

1. Time management is crucial. It’s better to request a longer slot than to 
squeeze the talk into twenty minutes and run out of time for audience questions.

2. We will value EXCLUSIVE talks more highly, which have not been presented in 
any other forum, blog, website, event, or conference.

3. We believe in responsible disclosure: if you are going to show a 0-day, we 
need confirmation that you have notified the manufacturer or the affected 
party. If you haven’t done so, we can help you.

4. We can cancel participation if materials do not arrive on time. Delays 
affect travel, hotel, and other benefits.

5. PLEASE, *BE CLEAR* with your needs when submitting the talk: travel (and 
city of origin), hotel, transfers, and dinner. Details will be finalized after 
acceptance, but RootedCON reserves the right not to cover needs that were not 
indicated in the submission.


-=] Contact

  info-AT-rootedcon.com

Full call: https://reg.rootedcon.com/cfp/oldskool/116
Submit your talk: https://reg.rootedcon.com/callforpaper/submit/116/
Deadline: Dec. 28, 2026, 12:59 a.m.

-- 
Román Ramírez Giménez
CEO
/RootedCON
rramirez@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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