1/9 #BSidesLDN2026 CFP stats so far! 436 submissions 352 submitters 179 submissions mentioning AI 57 Rookie Track proposals 34 workshops 36 submissions with multiple speakers 14 submissions from just one person! 9 declined requests to accept late proposals after the CFP closed

It might look a little quiet from out there... It isn't. 😃 The Calls for Papers, Rookies & Workshops have closed & submissions are now being reviewed. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, we're busy putting #BSidesLDN2026 together, just 67 Days to go! 😬 #BusyBusyBusy #BearSides

⏰ 12 HOURS TO GO! ⏰ The #BSidesLDN2026 CFP closes at midnight TONIGHT. Still working on that submission? You’ve got time, but the clock is ticking! 🐻 🎤 Papers 🐻 Rookies 🛠️ Workshops No REST ’til Hammersmith! 🎸 bsides.london/cfp2026 #Security #BSides #London #CFP

The #BSidesLDN2026 CFP closes TONIGHT at midnight! ⏰ There’s still time to get your submission in. 🎤 Call for Papers 🐻 Call for Rookies 🛠️ Call for Workshops No REST ’til Hammersmith! 🎸 bsides.london/cfp2026 #Security #BSides #London #CFP

🎤 3 DAYS TO GO! 🐻🐻🐻🐻 The #BSidesLDN2026 CFP is heading towards the finish line! Don't just let it be 😉 ⏰ CFP closes midnight 30 September. bsides.london/cfp2026 #Security #BSides #London #CFP

🚌 4 DAYS TO GO! 🐻 The #BSidesLDN2026 CFP is rapidly approaching its final stop! Got an idea, some research or an experience worth sharing with the security community? Get it submitted! ⏰CFP closes midnight 30 September bsides.london/cfp2026 #Security #BSides #London #CFP

🎤 Just 5 DAYS left to submit your talk for #BSidesLDN2026! Got an idea or an experience worth sharing? We want to hear from you! ⏰ CFP closes Midnight on 30 September. No REST 'til Hammersmith! 🎸🐻 bsides.london/cfp2026 #Security #BSides #London #CFP

🎤 Just 6 days left to submit your talk for #BSidesLDN2026! Got some security research, an idea or an experience worth sharing? We want to hear from you! ⏰ Our CFP closes on 30 September. No REST 'til Hammersmith! 🎸🐻 bsides.london/cfp2026

October may be spooky season but our mini-meets are anything but. With a super supportive community, come along to chat with friends, listen to or even give a talk. Hope to see you there :) As always if you would like to speak at one of our mini-meets please reach out via email or LinkedIn.

The #BSidesLDN2026 Call for Volunteers is now OPEN! Volunteers are crucial to making BSides happen. We need reliable, motivated & responsible people to help make this year's event a success. Interested? For more info go to: bsides.london/volunteers #BSides #London #Community

The #BSidesLDN2026 Call for Volunteers opens on Monday! Volunteering is a great way to get involved and helps make BSides London happen. There can be a lot to it, so we want to be very open about what volunteering involves. Still interested? Please read: bsides.london/volunteers

The best of luck to our Northern Irish cousin @bsidesbelfast.bsky.social , with their 2026 event being held today! If you would like to know more about this great event, visit bsidesbelfast.org #BSides #Belfast

It's Friday! The weather is, well, perhaps let's not talk about the weather for once... Here's Bearsides relaxing now the tickets are out, don't forget to read our ticket FAQs: bsides.london/ticketsfaqs #BSidesLDN2026 #BearSides #BSides #London #Tickets

🐻🎟️ BearSides is busy counting, sorting and getting the tickets ready... The first BSides London 2026 ticket drop is TOMORROW! Tuesday 1 September @ 1337hrs! Tickets are FREE! Read the FAQs before the drop: bsides.london/ticketsfaqs #BSidesLDN2026 #BSides #London #BearSides

🎟️BSides London 2026 tickets are coming! The first ticket drop is Tuesday 1 September at 13:37. Tickets are FREE, but they tend to disappear quickly, so set a reminder! Everything you need to know about tickets: bsides.london/ticketsfaqs #BSidesLDN2026 #BSides #London #Tickets

⚡ PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE ⚡ An unexpected opportunity has opened up to become a Platinum Sponsor of #BSidesLDN2026 and Larry want you to consider stepping up! Interested? Take a look at our sponsorship pack: bsides.london/sponsorpack #BSides #London #Community

It's the bank holiday weekend, and when it's over, #BSidesLDN2026 tickets will released! Please read our Ticket FAQ page: bsides.london/ticketsfaqs Here a 15 minute calendar reminder for the drop so you don't miss out! bsides.london/s/Ticket-Dro... #BSides #London #Tickets

Experienced conference speaker? Help someone take their first steps onto the stage! We're looking for Mentors for the #BSidesLDN2026 Rookie Track. Guide & support a first-time speaker, then be there on the day to cheer them on: bsides.london/mentors #BSides #London #Rookies

For no specific reason, and definitely not because our first ticket drop is imminent, and you might want some information sent directly to you so you don't miss it, we just thought it would be a good time to mention we have a mailing list: bsideslondon.eo.page/mailinglist #BSidesLDN2026

Our Friends in the West, @bsideschelt.bsky.social, have release some tickets, head over to www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bsides-che... and get one! #BSides #Checltenham

BSides Cheltenham 2026

We're back for 2026, a little later in the year, at Cheltenham Town Hall!

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One of our esteemed West Country cousins @bsidesbristol.org.uk are hosting their event today and tomorrow! If you're lucky enough to be going on either days, enjoy! Here's their schedule pretalx.com/bsides-brist... More info available here: www.bsidesbristol.org.uk #BSides #Bristol

The #BSidesLDN2026 Call for Papers is still open! We're looking for 45-minute talks covering research, techniques, lessons, experiences and ideas from across all security related domains! We'll see you in Hammersmith 🤘 pretalx.com/bsides-londo... #BSides #London #NoRestTilHammersmith

Our South coast cousin BSides Bournemouth have been extended their CFP until August 30th, that's the final deadline, with no more extensions! Got something worth sharing? Get it in! cfp.bsides-bournemouth.org/2026/ #BSides #Bournemouth

Wishing our Scottish distant cousins @Hack_Glasgow all the best with their event today! More information: hackglasgow.live #HackGlasgow #HackGlasgow2026

If you're looking for a place to hang out on Friday night before the event, we'd suggest making your way to The Raven! The Raven (81–85 Renfield St) was the first ever venue for Hack Thursday, back in April 2023, before we moved to the Rhoderick Dhu, so we have a bit of a soft spot for it.

Just a reminder, the #BSidesLDN2026 Calls opened on Saturday So, if you have a idea for a Workshop, or you want to speak, or if you've never spoken at an event before, we have you covered! More information here: pretalx.com/bsides-londo... #Security #BSides #London #CFP

The #BSidesLDN2026 "No REST 'Til Hammersmith' Call for Papers, Rookies and Workshops is no official open! #Security #BSides #London #CFP

The #BSidesLDN2026 CFP opens at 1337hrs this Saturday (1st August), and you have until the 30th September to get your proposal in! Call for Papers - 45 min presentations Call for Rookies - 15 mins, 1st time speakers only! Call for Workshops - 2hr or 4hr non commercial workshops

Our quite very weird, North East cousins, @bsidesncl.bsky.social, have announced they will be hosting an event on the 28th Nov! This is a truly awesome community event in a equally amazing city, go! More info available here: bsidesnewcastle.org #BSides #Newcastle #BSidesNCL2026 #TheToon

📧We've just sent the final email from our old mailing list, if you weren't subscribed, you won't have it! Want to hear about ticket releases, CFP & BSides London updates? Join our new mailing list: bsideslondon.eo.page/mailinglist #BSidesLDN2026 #BSides #London #NoRFC1149ForUs