Amended CfP url is BsidesLeeds.com/cfp (or old link will redirect you)
Amended CfP url is BsidesLeeds.com/cfp (or old link will redirect you)
BSides Leeds Call for Papers image - the text reads; "BSides Leeds 2026 brings you the theme "Game On". We're looking for talks that explore the strategy, competition and mindset behind cyber security - from offensive tradecraft and defensive resilience to adversarial thinking, risk and real-world lessons learned. If you want to inspire the community, teach new skills, or share your insights, submit you talk! CFP Deadline 31/03/2026 contact: bsidesleeds23@gmail.com
Our CfP is open!
Weโve hinted at it. Weโve teased it. Now itโs official.
The BSides Leeds 2026 theme is Game On.
tinyurl.com/leedscfp26
But be quick - our CFP is only open until the end of this month!
Cyber educator, hacker, influencer and all round awesome dude Tiberius in cartoon form
Introducing our 2026 Game Master: @tib3rius.bsky.social!
The secret is out! As we gear up for BSides Leeds 2026, weโre excited to announce that Tib3rius will be joining us this year as our Game Master. To find out what that means you'll have to come and find out ๐
#BSidesLeeds #GamesMaster #BSides
The voting has concluded, and we're thrilled to announce the top ten web hacking techniques of 2025! Massive thanks to everyone in the community for sharing their hard-earned discoveries, plus the panel and everyone who nominated or voted! portswigger.net/research/top...
The Dome Collective aka Liam and Sean wearing their freaky ass monk robes
Sean rambling
The Dome Collective have infiltrated @dc151.org
First up is the freshly shiny pated Sean G ๐จ๐ฎ
Liam speaking on the dc151 stage
Next up @gr4y-r0se.bsky.social at @dc151.org preaching how to hack your cv
We've had the dome collective out tonight, with talks from @gr4y-r0se.bsky.social and Sean
And just like that, #HackGlasgow2026 tickets are now on sale. Remember we don't do hidden drops, and once the tickets are sold out - they're really gone (no, really). Grab yours at tickets.hackglasgow.live.
Happy New Year!
We have 2 amazing speakers for our next meetup on the 14th Jan. All details in the link: dc151.org/january-2026...
Hope to see as many of you as possible there
Merry Christmas and Happy New Venue! Santa has been very kind to us and we're genuinely stoked to announce that Hack Glasgow 2026 will be hosted on Saturday 15th August at the Citizens Theatre!
Youโll hear more from us in the new year but for now, go tan that last mince pie.
Here we, here weโฆ
HG x
Just a reminder that our last meet of the year is tonight (the 10th December). If you've got a talk you'd like to share in 2026, just let @laurawhit.bsky.social , @glenn.pegden.com or @roachy.net know :)
Just a week to go until our last @dc151.org of the year!
For our last meetup, we've got
@laurenspokes4.bsky.social presenting her talk "The Christmas Pi"
All details in the link - hope to see as many of you as possible there:
dc151.org/december-202...
Quick update for the penultimate @dc151.org
of the year. This month we've got Harry Hall talking about "Misuses and abuses of AI: from malware to anthrax and pornography". Details in the link:
dc151.org/november-202...
Ready for another amazing talk from Dan
Dan @Naclgoat talking at the Leeds (not)Defcon group dc151
Dan(naclgoat) preaching at church of vibe coding at @dc151.org tonight
Just 3 days to go until #HackGlasgow2026 tickets are available (Friday 19th at 09:00 BST). Are you excited yet? tickets.hackglasgow.live
A litle bit later than planned, but our tenth birthday video playlist is finally available.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Thanks to @ministraitor.bsky.social for all his hard work in getting them online.
Just a little reminder that our Call for Papers, Rookies & Workshops are open!
You can start your proposal, you don't need to complete your proposal all in one go, & you have until the 30th Sept to complete it!
More details on this & links to the CFP on our website bsides.london
#BSidesLDN2025
Double good stuff coming in the morning, be ready for it.
Our first ticket release is this Monday (1st Sept) at 1337hrs:
bit.ly/BSidesLDN202...
We love that several of the BSides Leeds and other UK folks are helping with volunteering at Noob Village in DefCon this year. @grommoss.bsky.social 's on the No Stupid Questions desk with @ladycyberrosie.bsky.social who's also on a panel with our @jaysonstreet.bsky.social & @tib3rius.bsky.social
Map of the Las Vegas Convention Center showing where the noob village is located on level 2
Pink high-vis noobvillage volunteer jacket
Heading to DefCon this year? First time? Head for noobvillage in the Community Rooms on the 2nd Level near The Diana Initiative and Lonely Hackers Club.
Look for folks in these cool pink vests (not goons, just friendly volunteers for our community happy to answer questions).
Let's try something different, there is one, (yes!) just one #BSidesLDN2025 Gold sponsorship space left to fill!
Don't be the one to make London the dinosaur sad, you simply have to sponsor us...
bsides.london/s/Bsides-Lon...
#Security #BSides #London #SponsorShip
Qr code and logo for BSides Leeds feedback form
Did you enjoy BSides Leeds at the weekend?
Have feedback and ideas for how we can improve for 2026?
We would love to hear your feedback so we can come back bigger and better for next year. Please complete the feedback form - docs.google.com/forms/d/14ku...
Photo of of the opening of Mat Caplan's talk in compliance at bSides Leeds. Slide says "Stop Making Nonsenseโ, there are a lot of backs of heads in fron of me.
Photo of the final panel session at bSides Leeds, showing all bar one of the panelists.
Some not very good photos from @bsidesleeds.bsky.social
It was lovely to see so many people after such a long time, and to give @mintynet.com IRL ((hugs)) rather than virtual.
Thanks again to the organisers, volunteers, speakers, and sponsors for making this fantastic event happen. Met lots of wonderful people (new and old), saw some great talks, and had a load of interesting chats. If you've never been to a BSides, get yourself down to one, they are excellent events.
Morning coffee in hand as normality returns after another great @bsidesleeds.bsky.social
Theme of closing panel discussions was Community - for me, encapsulated by meeting Mr Awkward Hugs himself @jaysonstreet.bsky.social IRL ~2 decades after sharing random various messages in online forums
Me in front of the sponsors slide showing Sainsburys
Most of the tired and emotional organisers doing the closing remarks at the end of the day.
Panel of lovely humans discussing all things cyber.
3 very happy people in green volunteer tshirts with ice creams.
Had an awesome time volunteering at @bsidesleeds.bsky.social yesterday. Managed to catch most of @jaysonstreet.bsky.social brilliant keynote, and thanks to the incredible @ministraitor.bsky.social I can catch up on what I missed later.
The rest of the day is a heart swelling blur. ๐ฅฐ
Thank you message, to the speakers, volunteers, sponsors, CFP review panel, and speaker mentors
And that's a wrap! Thank you all. โค๏ธ