Posters provide opportunities for students to present their work to the audience at WiCyS in poster format. Winners in both undergrad and grad categories receive travel support for future security conference(s) of their choice. Runners-up receive prizes as well.

• • The first listed student of accepted posters will receive an automatic scholarship to attend WiCyS 2025.
  • Additional students listed on a poster must apply for a scholarship to attend and there is no automatic scholarship.
  • Presenting a poster at the conference is a student member benefit. Accepted poster presenters must become a student member if they are not already a student member.
  • Submissions must be presented in person and the first listed presenter must be the lead presenter.

Birds of a Feather (BoaF) are informal discussion sessions engaging the audience and moderated by the facilitator on just about any topic related to security and/or privacy. The facilitator leads the discussion with primary participation from the audience. These sessions can be a great way to share ideas and be introduced to current issues or trends in this area. BoaF sessions are 45 minutes long with a maximum of two listed facilitators.

• • First listed facilitator receives complimentary registration and does not receive complimentary lodging.
  • Second listed presenter does not receive complimentary registration or lodging; they receive early registration.

Lightning talks highlight fresh ideas, unique perspectives, valuable experiences and emerging trends in security and/or privacy. Lightning Talks are five-minute talks (with or without formal presentations) with a maximum of one listed presenter.

• • Listed presenter receives complimentary registration and does not receive complimentary lodging.

Panels provide opportunities to spotlight discussion on a current, relevant topic in security and/or privacy. Panel submitters are responsible for selecting appropriate panelists to participate. In addition to the moderator, there can be up to three panelists and each panel is 45 minutes long with a maximum of three panelists and one moderator listed. Submit all names and their affiliation info along with the abstract.

• • Moderator receives complimentary registration and does not receive complimentary lodging.
  • Up to three panelists receive reduced rate conference registration ($300) and do not receive complimentary lodging.

Technical presentations highlight innovations, research & development projects, internships/co-ops experiences, service-learning and outreach projects, or other interesting experiences related to security and/or privacy. Technical presentations are 45 minutes long, including time for Q&A, with a maximum of two listed presenters.

If accepted for In-person Conference:

• First listed presenter receives complimentary registration and three nights complimentary lodging.
• Second listed presenter receives complimentary registration and does not receive complimentary lodging.

If accepted for Virtual Conference:

• • • First & second listed presenters receive complimentary virtual conference registration.

Workshops are hands-on sessions (technical/professional development) on any topic related to security and/or privacy. The audience can be students, educators, professionals and researchers (in any combination or by category). Workshops are two hours long with a maximum of four listed presenters.

• • First listed presenter receives complimentary registration and three nights complimentary lodging.
  • Second listed presenter receives complimentary registration and does not receive complimentary lodging.
  • Other listed presenters do not receive complimentary registration or lodging; they receive early registration.