SATURDAY_NOV_07_2026

BSIDES SYDNEY

2026

Australia's premier community-driven information security conference.
ONE DAY. ZERO COMPROMISE.

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ABOUT_BSIDES

BSides is a renowned Information Security conference that serves as a gathering point for the InfoSec community, fostering connections among like-minded professionals.

Started in 2019, BSides Sydney has hosted dynamic ONE-DAY events since then, showcasing presentations encompassing both offensive and defensive aspects of InfoSec.

With a strong emphasis on networking and collaboration, the events facilitate meaningful interactions among community members.

500+
Hackers
20+
Talks
01
Day_Only
root@bsides-syd:~# cat /etc/motd
> Community driven security conference
> Offensive & defensive research
> Networking with industry experts
> Hands-on workshops & CTF
> Saturday, November 7, 2026
SUPPORTED_BY:
Macquarie University Cyber Security Hub
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TICKET_MATRIX

Choose your clearance level

LIMITED

EARLY_BIRD

04_MAY - 31_JUL_2026

$100AUD
  • [×] Full day access
  • [×] All presentations
  • [×] Networking lunch
  • [×] Sponsor Hall Access
STANDARD

REGULAR

1_AUG - 01_OCT_2026

$130AUD
  • [×] Full day access
  • [×] All presentations
  • [×] Networking lunch
  • [×] Sponsor Hall Access
EDU

STUDENT

VALID_ID_REQUIRED

$50AUD
  • [×] Full day access
  • [×] All presentations
  • [×] Networking lunch
  • [×] Student ID required
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KEYNOTE_SPEAKER

TBD

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Reconstruction in progress...

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EVENT_SCHEDULE

Saturday, November 7, 2026 // SINGLE_DAY_EVENT

TBD

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09:00
REGISTRATION
09:30
OPENING
17:00
CLOSING
> CALL_FOR_PAPERS

CFP_CLOSED

The BSides Sydney 2026 Call for Papers is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted talks and workshops for this year's event.

$ cat /var/log/cfp_status.log
[+] Submission window completed
[+] Payloads received
[+] Review process initialized
[!] New submissions disabled

> CFP_TIMELINE.exe

CFP_OPENED 01_MAR_2026
CFP_CLOSED 15_JUL_2026
NOTIFICATIONS AUG_2026
CLOSED

> CFP_SUBMISSION_PORTAL

root@bsides-syd:~# ./submit_cfp.sh
[-] ERROR: submission window expired
[-] Portal access revoked
[-] Await speaker notifications in August 2026

Submissions are now under review. Successful applicants will be contacted directly when the speaker selection process is complete.

> PARTNER_ACCESS

SPONSOR_BSIDES

Support Sydney's community-driven information security conference and connect your organisation with security practitioners, researchers, students, and industry leaders.

[+] Brand visibility
[+] Community access
[+] Talent engagement
[+] Event support

> SPONSORSHIP_PORTAL

root@bsides-syd:~# ./request_sponsor_pack.sh
[+] Sponsorship expressions of interest open
[+] Partnership options available
[!] Ready for organisation details...

Complete the sponsorship form and the BSides Sydney team will contact you with available packages and partnership details.

> INITIALIZE_SPONSORSHIP_ENQUIRY()

// opens external sponsorship form

> GPS_COORDINATES

TARGET_LOCATION

Cyber Range Training Centre

TAFE Meadowbank // CRTC_FACILITY

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See Street
Meadowbank NSW 2114
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Transport
Train: Meadowbank Station (10min walk)
Bus: Routes 518, 536
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Parking
On-site parking available
MQ

SPONSOR_ACK

Special thanks to Macquarie University Cyber Security Hub for supporting this operation.

LAT: -33.8236 // LNG: 151.0895
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