📢 REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN for BSides Bloomington 2025!

Cybersecurity is more than code, it’s a movement. Join us at the Monroe Convention Center as we explore the past, present, and future of hacking through the lens of justice, activism, inclusion, and bold innovation.

Whether you're a seasoned hacker or first-time attendee, you'll find space to learn, connect, and envision a future where technology empowers a safer, freer digital society.

📅 September 26–27, 2025
📍 Bloomington, IN

🚨 Now Open: Call for Speakers - BSides Bloomington 2025!

BSides Bloomington returns September 26–27, and we’re looking for speakers to help us explore this year’s theme:

“From Roots to Revolution: Building an Inclusive & Activist Cyber Future.”

We’re looking for talks that highlight community-driven innovation. This year, we invite speakers to reflect on the past, address today’s pressing challenges, and envision bold, forward-thinking futures for cybersecurity through the lens of activism, inclusion, digital rights, and technological progress.

🎤 Talk Formats Available:

15-minute flash talks (great for newcomers!)

50-minute sessions

80-minute deep dives or workshops

Have something to say that doesn’t fit the theme? That’s okay—we welcome all cybersecurity-related topics and fresh perspectives. Whether you’re a first-time speaker or a seasoned presenter, this is your chance to be part of a community-focused, nonprofit event that values accessibility, diversity, and open knowledge sharing.

👉 Submit your proposal:
papercall.io/bsidesbloomington
✉️ Email us at: speakers@bsidesbloomington.org

Want to participate as more than an attendee but not sure if you're ready to speak? You can still get involved! Keep an eye out for our upcoming Call for Volunteers and Call for Villages.

Learn more at: bsidesbloomington.org.

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📣 CALLING ALL SPONSORS – Partner with BSides Bloomington 2025!

We're back September 26–27, and we’re looking for sponsors who want to support hands-on, community-driven cybersecurity engagement and innovation. Help make cybersecurity education more inclusive and ensure that everyone—regardless of background or experience—has a seat at the table.

As a volunteer-run nonprofit, your support helps us keep the event accessible and impactful—while connecting you with passionate InfoSec professionals, students, and future leaders. With over 200 attendees last year—and growing—we offer sponsors direct access to a passionate and engaged InfoSec audience. Let’s work together to inspire the next generation of defenders, builders, and disruptors.

🔥 Sponsor Benefits Include:
Opportunity for direct engagement with industry talent and emerging professionals, recognition across event materials, social media, and representation on the BSidesBloomington.org website. Our full list of benefits can be found in our sponsor prospectus!

👉 Interested in sponsoring? Email us at sponsors@bsidesbloomington.org to learn more!

Let’s create a more inclusive, resilient digital world together.

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SAVE THE DATE!

BSides Bloomington 2025 – Hacking the Timeline!

This year's conference is set for September 26-27, at the Monroe County Convention Center in Bloomington, Indiana.

Our theme “From Roots to Revolution: Building an Inclusive & Activist Cyber Future,” will explore the past, present, and future of cybersecurity through the lens of activism, inclusion, and technological progress.

Join us for two days of inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, interactive villages, and plenty of opportunities to connect with the InfoSec community. Let’s hack the timeline and build a better future—together.

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Thank you to the sponsors. Thank you to the attendees.
Thank you to the speakers.
Thank you to the workshop hosts.
Thank you to the village coordinators.
Thank you the the CTF admins.
Thank you to the volunteers.
Thank you to the venue.
Thank you to the entertainment.

The inaugural BSides Bloomington 2023 was fantastic!

Thank you to our community for sharing your experiences, expertise, and energy.

We look forward to seeing everyone at BSides Bloomington 2024!