We Want to Hear From You!
Guild Con 2026 is seeking speakers to share their expertise with the Pittsburgh security community. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a first-time speaker, we encourage you to submit your ideas.
Topics We're Looking For
Offensive Security & Red Team Operations
Defensive Strategies & Blue Team Tactics
Vulnerability Research & Exploitation
Reverse Engineering & Malware Analysis
Cloud Security & Infrastructure
IoT & Hardware Hacking
Social Engineering & Physical Security
Security Tools & Automation
Incident Response & Forensics
Privacy & Cryptography
Speaker Guidelines
- New Speakers Welcome! Never spoken before? We'll help you prepare
- Diverse Voices: We especially encourage underrepresented groups
- Original Content Preferred: Fresh content for our community is ideal
- Direct Submissions Only: No PR firms - this is about community
- No Sales Pitches: Keep it technical and educational
- Make It Accessible: Dive deep but explain your jargon
Talk Formats
Standard Talk
45 minutes
(including Q&A)
Lightning Talk
15 minutes
(rapid-fire format)
Important Dates
| CFP Opens | July 10, 2026 |
| CFP Closes | October 1, 2026 |
| Speaker Notifications | October 16, 2026 |
| Conference Date | November 21, 2026 |
Ready to Submit?
Click the button below to submit your talk proposal via our Google Form.
Submit Your Talk ProposalQuestions?
If you have any questions about the CFP process or need assistance with your submission, please reach out to us at [email protected]
