Help shape the future of open source security — submit your talk today
We’re thrilled to announce that the Call for Proposals is now open for Open Source SecurityCon, a brand new event hosted by OpenSSF and CNCF, taking place on November 10, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.
As an official CNCF co-located event held alongside KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America, Open Source SecurityCon is a 1-day conference that brings together experts and practitioners from across the open source and security ecosystems. Whether you’re building secure cloud native infrastructure, improving software supply chain resilience, or shaping open source security policy, this is your opportunity to share your work and drive meaningful progress across the community.
Important Dates to Remember
- CFP Closes: Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM EDT (UTC-4)
- Speaker Notifications: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
- Schedule Announcement: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
- Event Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
What We’re Looking For
We’re accepting proposals across a range of open source security topics, including:
- Secure software development + supply chain security
- Leveraging AI in OSS security
- OSS consumption + end user perspectives
- OSPOs and open source security management
- Security advocacy, collaboration, and education
- Regulation, public policy, and governance
- Identity, access, and community trust
Submission Types
- Presentation: 25 minutes (1–2 speakers)
- Panel Discussion: 35 minutes (3–5 speakers, must represent at least 3 organizations; all-male panels will not be accepted)
Lightning Talk: 10 minutes (1 speaker)
Sponsor the Event
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for Open Source SecurityCon!
Sponsoring this event is a great way to showcase your commitment to open source security, build brand awareness, and engage directly with developers, CISOs, OSPOs, and public sector stakeholders.
View the Sponsorship Prospectus — see page 34 for specific details on Open Source SecurityCon sponsorship opportunities.
To sponsor, reach out to sponsor@cncf.io. Please note: all signed contracts must be received by September 24, 2025.
Register Now
To attend Open Source SecurityCon, register for a KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America All-Access In-Person Pass. This pass gives you access to ALL CNCF-hosted co-located events, including SecurityCon, as well as the full KubeCon + CloudNativeCon program.
See you in Atlanta!Â