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Call for Papers and Presentations: Cyber Week @LAC4 2025: Borderless Resilience

We invite submissions from individuals and teams interested in presenting their work, research, and insights at Cyber Week @LAC4 2025.

Call for Papers and Presentations:

We invite submissions from individuals and teams interested in presenting their work, research, and insights at Cyber Week @LAC4 2025. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Incident Response and Handling: Case studies, methodologies, and frameworks for effective incident response.
  • Threat Intelligence: Techniques for gathering, analyzing, and sharing threat intelligence to mitigate cyber threats.
  • Cybersecurity Technologies: Innovations in tools, technologies, and solutions for improving cybersecurity defenses.
  • Collaboration and Partnerships: Success stories and models for effective collaboration among CSIRTs and other stakeholders.

Submission Guidelines:

Paper Submissions: Papers should be original, unpublished work and should not exceed 12 pages, including references and appendices.

Presentation Submissions: Presentations should include a detailed abstract (up to 500 words) outlining the key points and significance of the topic. Please attach any supporting materials (slides, diagrams, etc.) if available. Workshops, demos, interactive talks and unconventional formats are especially welcome!

If you are working on something cool in cybersecurity – technical hacks, tools, war stories, community efforts or resilience strategies that cross borders and break silos – we want to hear from you.

Important Dates:

  • Submission Deadline: June 20, 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: August 4, 2025
  • Final submission: September 1, 2025

Why Participate?

  • Network with Peers: Connect with cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and practitioners from across the LAC region and beyond.
  • Showcase your Work: Present your research, case studies, and innovative solutions to a diverse audience.
  • Gain Insights: Learn from leading experts and gain insights into the latest trends and challenges in cybersecurity.
  • Collaborate: Explore opportunities for collaboration and partnership with other CSIRTs and stakeholders.

Join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity in Latin America and the Caribbean!

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We look forward to your contributions and active participation in the Cyber Week @LAC4 2025!

For any inquiries or additional information, please contact us at

*Organisers will provide travel and accommodation for selected speakers.

About the Cyber Week @LAC4 2025

The Latin American and Caribbean Cyber Competence Center (LAC4) is delighted to announce Cyber Week @LAC4 2025, a premier event dedicated to fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation in cybersecurity across Latin America and the Caribbean. This event will be held on November 17-20 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, bringing together cybersecurity professionals, policymakers, researchers and business leaders to collaborate, share insights and strengthen regional and global cyber resilience.

The last edition in 2024 welcomed over 100 participants and speakers from more than 40 countries to discuss topics ranging from ransomware and AI to cross-border incident response strategies.


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