Are you an aspiring speaker in the cybersecurity community? Do you have a great idea for a talk but don't know where to start?
Presenting at a cybersecurity conference can be a game-changer for your career. It's a fantastic way to share your knowledge, build your reputation, and connect with peers. But the path from a great idea to a compelling presentation can be challenging.
Join us for an exclusive virtual meetup where we'll demystify the process of preparing a successful conference talk. We'll be going over talks I'm planning to present at BSides Greenville (September 27th, 2025) on Threat Modeling and BSides August (October 25, 2025) on Phishing.
What We'll Cover:
- Ideation & Topic Selection: How to find a unique and engaging topic that resonates with a conference audience.
- Building Your Narrative: Structuring your presentation for maximum impact, from the opening hook to the closing summary.
- Designing Effective Slides: Best practices for creating visuals that enhance, not detract from, your message.
- The Art of Practice: Rehearsal techniques to polish your delivery and manage presentation nerves.
- Q&A Session: Your chance to ask questions and get personalized advice during the session.
Who Should Attend?
This meetup is perfect for anyone in the cybersecurity field who is:
- Thinking about submitting a talk to a conference (e.g., DEF CON, Black Hat, RSA, local BSides events).
- Looking to improve their public speaking skills.
- Curious about the behind-the-scenes work of a conference presenter.
- An experienced speaker looking for new ideas and a chance to network.
Timothy De Block will be leading this session and is a veteran cybersecurity conference speaker with over a decade of experience sharing insights at leading industry events. His extensive speaking history includes presentations at major conferences such as DerbyCon, CircleCityCon, and CodeMash, as well as multiple talks at the BSides series across the country, including BSides Augusta, BSides Nashville, and BSides Detroit. They have also been a recurring speaker at events like ShowMeCon. With a passion for sharing knowledge and a diverse range of speaking experience, Timothy De Block is a respected voice in the cybersecurity community.
Don't let the fear of public speaking hold you back. Register now and take the first step toward sharing your expertise with the world!
We look forward to seeing you there!