Facilitating the Security Conversation
BSides Detroit brings the BSides community to a new level and to a place it has never been before: The Destination Conference.
Having a destination security conference in Detroit is about bringing people from all over the country to Detroit, to talk about technical and non-technical topics, to educate and advance the industry in a location that doesn't get much in the way of security conferences, but has a relatively large number of IT and security professionals and students who call it home.
Participants. BSides Detroit brings the unconference style to information security meet-ups. BSides is about making a conference of, by, and for the participants. Above all, though, we aim to create community, and to facilitate networking.
Speakers. We like speakers, specifically new and local speakers, not necessarily the people who are all over every other conference. We like content, specifically new and emerging content, and not necessarily the stuff that is all over the media. BSides Detroit is about sharing material frankly, honestly, and directly, for the purpose of informing, educating, and continuing the conversation.
Sponsors. BSides Detroit’s structure creates a higher degree of engagement. Sponsoring takes your message beyond the vendor booths. BSides Detroit takes your engagement beyond passing out swag, goodies, and tchotchkes. Our sponsors send technical staff and thought leaders who discuss real world problems and offer practical solutions. Be prepared to be a part of the conference, sharing ideas, meeting people, and interacting with the local community. Be prepared to be blown away by BSides Detroit.
When: June 1-2
Where: TBA, Detroit, MI
Cost: Free (as always!)
Engage the community
Podcasting. The local Rats and Rogues podcast is hosting weekly #BSidesDetroit episodes. Listen in as speakers, sponsors, and volunteers discuss what it takes to put on BSides Detroit.
Blogging. Please click here if you wish to blog about the event, or help publicize something awesome.
Chatting. As a result of BSides Detroit 2011, we created the #MiSec channel on the Freenode IRC network. #MiSec is for uniting Michigan people interested in discussing security and developing a stronger community fabric. All are welcome.
Tags for flickr, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, etc. Please use the tag #BSidesDetroit for content related to this event. Click here to see what folks are tweeting about #BSidesDetroit.
Sponsors
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Our theme is the Motor City:
- Expect things to be influenced by this. Talk selection will not be, however.
Planners
Volunteers
We need folks that are willing to monitor the A/V equipment during the talks, help with Registration Check-in and ID check, room monitors, roaming security, load-in/set-up, clean-up, tear-down/load-out. You get the picture. We'll have an official sign-up schedule up sometime in May, but until then, please just select a volunteer ticket when you register, and we'll contact you when it is time to organize the duties roster.
if you are just really eager to help right now, please click here.
Participants
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