For speakers
Give a talk at PHDays Fest, share your experience, and inspire others
Call for Papers closes on March 9
Participation formats
50
minutes
Talk
An in-depth talk on a chosen topic
- Entrance ticket for the speaker and two guests
- Round-trip plane or train ticket
- Hotel room for three nights
15
minutes
A brief talk
Entrance ticket for the speaker
- 1
December 11 – March 9
Application period
- 2
March 20
Announcement of speakers
- 3
April 15
Publication of the festival program
May 28–30, 2026
PHDays Fest
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to become a speaker?
If you want to give a talk at PHDays Fest, register on the website and submit an application as a speaker.
Include the following in your application:
- Description of your talk: what it is about, why this topic is important, and what unique ideas or insights you want to share.
- Supporting materials: anything that will help us understand the relevance of your topic—for example, a presentation, abstract, prototypes, or software tools.
- A few words about yourself, your achievements and experience, and why you are the best person to cover this topic.
If you have publications on this topic, share the links. If there are similar works by other authors, add references and explain how your perspective differs from theirs.
Who can apply?
Anyone can apply as a speaker but only personally, not through PR representatives or other mediators. You may submit several applications on different topics.
Important considerations
We care about the quality of the content at the PHDays festival and want it to be as useful and interesting for the audience as possible. For this reason, talks must not include:
- Product placement and vendor advertisements
- Use of copied materials without a copyright disclaimer
- Unverified or falsified data
When will my application be reviewed?
We are accepting applications until March 9, 2026. We'll contact all applicants before March 20, 2026 to inform them about the committee's decision (even if the proposed topic didn't fit into the program). The festival will start on May 28, 2026, and we look forward to seeing you, as a speaker or audience member.
If you have any questions, contact technical support cfp@ptsecurity.com