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Call for Speakers and Sessions for CyberWeek@LAC4 2026

LAC4 invites submissions from individuals and teams interested in being speakers and/or technical workshop facilitators at CyberWeek@LAC4 2026.

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: 

Speaker Session Proposals: Sessions should include a title, a detailed abstract (up to 500 words) outlining the key points and significance of the topic and a two-three sentence abstract to sum up the essence of presentation/workshop. Please attach any supporting materials (slides, diagrams, biography, etc.) if available.  

Technical Workshops & Training Proposals: 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! 

We also welcome relevant product demos, service introductions or launches at CyberWeek@LAC4 2026! Please take a look at how to become a partner.  

Important Dates: 

Submission Deadline: May 31, 2026 

Notification of Acceptance: July 17, 2026 

Final submission: August 17, 2026 

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 2026! 

For any inquiries or additional information, please contact us at  

*Organisers will provide travel (economy) and accommodation for selected speakers based on the LAC4 travel policy. 

About the Cyber Week @LAC4 2026 

The Latin American and Caribbean Cyber Competence Center (LAC4) is delighted to announce Cyber Week @LAC4 2026, 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 2025 welcomed over 150 participants and speakers from 34 countries to discuss topics ranging from ransomware and AI to cross-border incident response strategies. 


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