This is the Call for Papers (CFP) for the AREA41 conference on June 18-19. 2026 (https://a41con.ch)
Please fill out all the mandatory fields. Incomplete submissions will be ignored.

We are seeking presentations around current IT security topics. Technical talks only. No marketing or product talks.
Potential topics include: Exploits, malware analysis, AI security, red/blue team, DevSecOps, DFIR, OT security, Web 3.0 attacks, ...
For questions regarding the Call for Papers, please feel free to consult us at (cfp@defcon-switzerland.org)

General Information:

• Format: 30 minutes presentation (incl. Q&A) in English
• Don’t spam the CFP, if you submit more than two talks, your chances decrease.
• If you already have a conference ticket and get selected we will refund your ticket.

Deadline:

• CFP will end Sunday April 12th 2026 @ 23:59 CEST
• Presentations may be selected before the end of the deadline, so increase your chances by not submitting at the last minute.
• Notes of acceptance will be delivered shortly after the deadlines, latest April 30th 2026.

Benefits:

• Paid accommodation for two nights at the speaker hotels. Additional nights need to be purchased individually.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses in economy class up to EURO 500 (Europe) and EURO 1,500 (Intercontinental).
• A full ticket = Free admission for all conference days for the speaker(s)
• Special speaker swag at the conference
• Important:Travel & accommodation benefits are only given to one (1) speaker per slot.

By submitting the CFP package the author agrees to the following terms of engagement:

• You confirm that the material submitted is your own except for where explicit references to third-party works are made.
• You confirm that you have obtained permission to use and distribute third-party content, like images.
• You give permission to DEFCON Switzerland to publish/distribute your material either in physical or electronic format without royalty.
• You agree that travel and accommodation expenses are reimbursed only upon successful delivery of your talk and upon presenting the receipts.
• You give permission to DEFCON Switzerland to handle the data entered in this CFP and discuss it privately with the talk selection committee. Data collection is for the talk selection and conference agenda only and will not be shared with external companies.
• You agree not to hold DEFCON Switzerland liable for any direct or indirect damages or costs in case the event is cancelled.

Submissions close on 2026-04-12 23:59 (Europe/Zurich), 1 month, 1 week from now.