Share Your Insights: Speak at Bug Bounty Village!

Bug Bounty Village (BBV) is back at DEF CON 34 in Las Vegas, August 6-9, 2026, and we’re looking for engaging speakers and workshop hosts to share their expertise! Whether you're a seasoned security researcher or have fresh insights to bring to the bug bounty community, we want to hear from you.

Submissions are Open until May 15th!

What We’re Looking For

We’re accepting submissions for:

✔ Talks – Technical research, real-world bug bounty experiences, vulnerability discoveries, and more.
✔ Workshops – Hands-on sessions designed to teach skills, tools, or methodologies.
✔ Panels – Group discussions featuring multiple experts on bug bounty trends, ethical hacking, and security topics.

Topics of Interest

We welcome a wide range of security-related topics, including but not limited to:

AI, Hackbots, and modern attack surfaces
Real-world bug bounty experiences and exploit chains
Novel vulnerability discovery techniques
Automation, tooling
Program dynamics, lessons learned from the front lines of bug hunting
Future of AI vs bug bounty
Running bug bounty programs

Don’t see your topic? If it’s bug bounty or security-related, submit it anyway! We’re open to creative and unique ideas.

Speaker Benefits & Perks

Presenting at Bug Bounty Village is a fantastic opportunity to share knowledge, gain recognition, and network with top security professionals. Speakers receive:

✅ DEF CON Speaker Badge (subject to DEF CON approval)
✅ Exclusive Bug Bounty Village Speaker Swag
✅ Recognition on BBV Website & Social Media
✅ Networking with Industry Experts & Sponsors

Note: While we do our best to support speakers, we cannot guarantee financial assistance for travel or accommodations.

How to Submit Your Talk

If you’re interested in speaking, please fill out the form below. We’ll review applications and reach out with next steps.

📌 CFP Submission Form (may take a moment to load, click here if it fails to load)

Next Steps

We will review all applications after the deadline and reach out to selected individuals to discuss availability and move forward with selections. If you are chosen, we will provide additional details about your speaking opportunity, expectations, and any necessary training or materials ahead of the event.

Questions?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info@bugbountydefcon.com

Join us in making Bug Bounty Village at DEF CON 34 the best yet.

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