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💥 Monday just got an upgrade… because Bank of America is BACK as a Gold Sponsor for BSidesChicago 2025! 💥
From powering incredible talks to helping us keep the Flamingo Uprising in full swing, their support means we can make this year’s two-day event bigger, bolder, and more unforgettable than ever.
So here’s to Bank of America – helping us bring the 🔥 to October 31 & November 1!
Let’s make some security magic together, Chicago! 🦩✨
💥 KEYNOTE SPOTLIGHT 💥
Tarah Wheeler is bringing the heat to BSidesChicago 2025 with a talk that’s as bold as it is timely:
🛡️ “Me and What Army: Civilian Defenders vs Foreign Military Cyberattacks” 🛡️
Because let’s be honest—when the digital artillery starts flying, it’s not always government agencies on the frontlines. It’s us.
The sysadmins. The threat hunters. The DFIR nerds.
The hackers who patch before coffee. The defenders who never sleep.
Tarah’s going to take us inside the world of cyber conflict, national policy, and the very real role that civilian infosec plays in a landscape increasingly shaped by global power struggles.
You will leave this keynote inspired, alarmed, and ready to fight smarter.
🎟️ Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/bsideschicago-2025
🗓️ Nov 1 – Flamingos assemble.
#BSidesChicago2025 @Tarah #CyberSecurity #FlamingoUprising #Hackers #Infosec
🎤 8 DAYS LEFT! 🎤
Got a story to tell? A lesson to teach? A honeypot full of hacker chaos to share?
📣 BSidesChicago wants YOU on that stage!
Whether you’re a first-timer, a seasoned speaker, or a cryptid who only emerges during security cons — now’s the time to shine!
🦩 Sasha the Flamingo has cleared her calendar. She’ll be front row, judging you (lovingly) and possibly throwing glitter.
Standard Talks or Lightning Talks — we want it all: the weird, the wonderful, the wildly practical.
Deadline: July 31st
Submit here 👉 https://sessionize.com/bsideschicago-2025/
So go! Polish that abstract! Channel your inner security gremlin! Let’s make Oct 31–Nov 1 the most unforgettable BSidesChicago yet!!!
#BSidesChicago #CFP #FlamingoApproved #SashaSeesAll #CyberSecurity #infosec #hacking @rnbwkat @sashatheflamingo
🛠️ Workshop Update! 🛠️
We know—we’re running a little behind on workshop submission responses. They were supposed to fly out last week, but flamingos got distracted (and maybe a little tangled in robot cables 🦩🤖). We’re catching up now, and emails will be going out this week!
Thank you for your patience—we had some phenomenal workshop proposals, and we’re making sure we give each one the care it deserves. This year’s workshop day (Oct 31) is going to be something special.
Stay tuned—and check those inboxes soon! 💌
🦩 Sunday vibes = time to change your future.
Our CFP is OPEN until July 31st!
Did #BSidesChicago 2024 leave you buzzing with ideas? Were you one of the folks sitting on the floor just to catch a talk? Maybe you're still thinking about that moment you popped your first lock, found a sneaky robot flamingo, or got resume tips that landed you your first #infosec job.
Now it’s your turn.
✨ We want YOUR voice on our stage.
Whether it’s your first talk or your fiftieth, the #CyberFlock needs your perspective—technical, tactical, career-minded, quirky, radical, foundational, or futuristic.
🗓️ Submit by July 31: https://sessionize.com/bsideschicago-2025
📍 Workshops: Oct 31 | Talks: Nov 1
🔥 Theme: “Flamingo Uprising – Standing Tall, Standing Together”
Sasha says: “Don’t wait ‘til the last minute—I’ve seen what procrastination looks like, and honey, it ain’t cute.”
#CyberSecurity
🚨 THE CFP IS OPEN! 🚨
Do you have a story that could ignite the flock? A demo that breaks barriers? A rant that needs to be heard? Now’s your moment.
🦩 BSidesChicago 2025 – The Flamingo Uprising
📅 Oct 31 (Workshops) + Nov 1 (Talks & Villages)
📍Chicago, IL
🎤 First-time speakers? YES.
🧠 Deep tech dives? YES.
💥 Audacious, rebellious, inclusive? HELL YES.
We’re not just looking for talks—we’re looking for voices. All backgrounds. All experience levels. All birds.
Submit now and stand tall, stand together:
🔗 sessionize.com/bsideschicago-2025
“Don’t wait for a seat at the table—bring your flamingo flair and build a whole damn nest.”
– Sasha the Dancing Flamingo 🦩✨
#BSidesChicago #FlamingoUprising #CallForPapers #Infosec #CFP #Cybersecurity @rnbwkat
💗🦩 Helloooo Buffalo! 💗🦩
Sasha here, reporting live from BSidesBuffalo where the air is electric, the hackers are friendly, and my feathers are flawless.✨ I’ve already spotted some shiny badges, mysterious stickers, and more black hoodies than I can count.
I’m here to network, strut, and maybe photobomb a few talks (especially one about honeypots that sounds suspiciously familiar…). 🪤💻
If you see a flamingo dancing through the hallway—don’t panic. Just say hi and maybe offer a sticker or snack. 💃💾
#BSidesBuffalo #SashaOnTheScene #HoneypotsAndHighHeels #FlamingoOnAMission
⚡ Get your soldering irons, RF gear, and caffeine ready:
🦩 BSidesChicago Workshop Day is coming Oct 31! 🦩
The 🔥 CFW (Call for Workshops) 🔥 will open in a few weeks.
If you’ve been secretly plotting a hands-on session in your hacker cave, this is your sign.
💥 Build. Break. Teach. Learn. Flamingo. 💥
Link will drop soon!
Stay loud. Stay weird. 🦩
#BSidesChicago #CyberSecurity #workshops #FlamingoOps #infosec
🦩✨ Sasha here, your favorite dancing flamingo with a flair for feathers and forensics…
Last year’s Flamingo Scavenger Hunt had you flapping all over BSidesChicago—and this year, I'm turning it up a notch. 🎯💻
That’s right, darling: the hunt is evolving… and OSINT is entering the flock. 🕵️♀️🌐
Expect secret domains, sneaky DNS trails, and maybe even a stego-flamingo or two hiding clues in plain sight. Think you're good at finding flamingos in hotel hallways? Wait until you’re tracing their cousins across the internet.
Yes, BSidesChicago is still months away, but you didn’t think I'd wait until October to start the chaos, did you?
💡 Tag your favorite sleuths. Sharpen those recon skills. And remember: flamingos never forget… especially when there's a flag involved.
#FlamingoUprising #BSidesChicago #OSINTisforBirds #ScavengerHuntEvolved #FollowTheFeathers
BSidesChicago has officially flown across the pond! 🛫🦩
I'm here in Lancaster for #BSidesLancashire, which means Chicago’s in the house— @sashatheflamingo and all! 💃🧠
At BSides, we rise together. Whether it’s across states or continents, we show up for our fellow events. Because community is everything, and this one? It flocks together!!
To our UK crew—cheers for the warm welcome!
To our Chicago crew—next year’s already in the works and trust me, the robot flamingos have plans...
#BSidesChicago #BSidesLancashire #FlamingoUprising #HackThePlanet #CyberSasha
