Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills/launch/conference-cfp-tracker.md

# Conference CFP Tracker

Track Call for Papers (CFP) deadlines and submission status for presenting Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills at security and AI conferences.

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## Priority Target: Black Hat Arsenal

- **Event:** Black Hat USA 2026 Arsenal
- **Location:** Las Vegas, NV
- **Dates:** August 2026 (typically first week)
- **Deadline:** ~April 2026 (Arsenal CFP opens spring 2026)
- **Type:** Open-source tool showcase (Arsenal, not Briefings)
- **Requirements:**
  - Working demo of the tool/project
  - Open-source and publicly available
  - Security-focused
  - Live demonstration capability
- **Action Items:**
  - [ ] Monitor https://www.blackhat.com/us-26/arsenal.html for CFP opening
  - [ ] Prepare 2-minute elevator pitch
  - [ ] Build live demo showing AI agent using skills for a security task
  - [ ] Record backup demo video in case of technical issues
  - [ ] Prepare poster/handout with QR code to repo

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## All Conferences

| Conference | Type | Location | Estimated Dates | CFP Deadline | Submission Type | Status |
|-----------|------|----------|----------------|--------------|-----------------|--------|
| **Black Hat USA Arsenal** | Tool Demo | Las Vegas, NV | Aug 2026 | ~Apr 2026 | Arsenal submission | Monitoring |
| **DEF CON Demo Labs** | Tool Demo | Las Vegas, NV | Aug 2026 | ~May 2026 | Demo application | Monitoring |
| **BSides Las Vegas** | Talk/Workshop | Las Vegas, NV | Aug 2026 | ~Apr 2026 | CFP talk/workshop | Monitoring |
| **RSA Conference** | Talk/Expo | San Francisco, CA | Apr 2027 | ~Oct 2026 | Innovation Sandbox / talk | Future |
| **SANS Summits** | Talk | Various | Rolling | Rolling | Speaker application | Eligible |
| **ShmooCon** | Talk | Washington, DC | Jan 2027 | ~Oct 2026 | CFP talk | Future |
| **GrrCon** | Talk | Grand Rapids, MI | Oct 2026 | ~Jun 2026 | CFP talk | Monitoring |
| **DerbyCon / Louisville** | Talk | Louisville, KY | TBD | TBD | CFP talk | Check status |
| **Wild West Hackin' Fest** | Talk | Deadwood, SD | Oct 2026 | ~Jul 2026 | CFP talk | Monitoring |
| **Hack In The Box** | Talk | Various | Various | Various | CFP talk | Monitoring |
| **CanSecWest** | Talk | Vancouver, BC | Mar 2027 | ~Dec 2026 | CFP talk | Future |
| **Offensive Con** | Talk | Berlin, DE | Feb 2027 | ~Sep 2026 | CFP talk | Future |
| **NorthSec** | Talk/Workshop | Montreal, QC | May 2026 | ~Feb 2026 | CFP talk | Check if open |
| **AI Village (DEF CON)** | Talk/Demo | Las Vegas, NV | Aug 2026 | ~May 2026 | CFP talk/demo | Monitoring |
| **OWASP Global AppSec** | Talk | Various | Various | Various | CFP talk | Monitoring |

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## Talk Abstract (Template)

**Title:** Building 611 Cybersecurity Skills for AI Agents: An Open Standard Approach

**Abstract:**
```
AI coding agents are increasingly used for security tasks, but they lack structured
cybersecurity knowledge. We present Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills, the first open-source
library of 611+ cybersecurity skills built on the agentskills.io standard. Each skill
is a self-contained SKILL.md file that any compatible AI agent can install and execute.

We cover the design of the skill format, the taxonomy across 12 cybersecurity subdomains
(threat detection, incident response, penetration testing, digital forensics, cloud
security, network security, malware analysis, and more), and live demonstrations of
AI agents performing real security tasks using these skills.

The project is open source (MIT), compatible with 20+ AI platforms including Claude Code,
GitHub Copilot, and Cursor, and designed for community contribution.
```

**Duration options:** Lightning talk (10 min), Standard talk (25-30 min), Workshop (60-90 min)

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## Workshop Abstract (Template)

**Title:** Hands-On: Teaching AI Agents Cybersecurity with the agentskills.io Standard

**Abstract:**
```
In this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn how to create, install, and use
cybersecurity skills for AI coding agents. We start with installing existing skills
from the Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills library (611+ skills), then progress to
writing custom skills for specific security workflows.

Attendees will leave with:
- A working AI agent setup with cybersecurity skills installed
- Understanding of the SKILL.md format and agentskills.io standard
- A custom skill they authored during the workshop
- Knowledge of how to contribute back to the open-source project

Prerequisites: Laptop with an AI coding agent installed (Claude Code, Cursor, or similar).
```

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## CFP Monitoring Resources

- **cfptime.org** -- Aggregated CFP deadlines across tech conferences
- **sec-deadlines.github.io** -- Security conference deadlines specifically
- **Twitter/X lists** -- Follow @BlackHatEvents, @defaborea, @BSidesLV, @RSAConference
- **Infosec CFP Calendar** -- https://infosec-conferences.com/cfp/
- **Lanyrd / Sessionize** -- Check for open CFPs

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## Submission Tracking

| Conference | Submitted Date | Abstract Used | Status | Accepted? | Presentation Date | Notes |
|-----------|---------------|---------------|--------|-----------|-------------------|-------|
| | | | | | | |

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## Demo Preparation Checklist

For any conference demo or Arsenal submission:

- [ ] Record 2-minute overview video
- [ ] Prepare offline fallback demo (no internet dependency)
- [ ] Create handout with repo QR code, key stats, and contact info
- [ ] Test skill installation flow end-to-end
- [ ] Prepare 3 compelling live demo scenarios:
  1. Threat hunting with AI agent using detection skills
  2. Incident response workflow guided by IR skills
  3. Writing and installing a custom security skill
- [ ] Backup slides in case of demo failure
- [ ] Business cards or contact handouts