When does the RSA Conference™ 2027 Call for Submissions open? When are submissions due?
Call for Submissions for Track Sessions and Learning Labs is now open and closes on October 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT.
When will I find out if I have been accepted?
Speakers for all sessions will be notified in January 2027.
What speaking opportunities are open? What are the different types of sessions?
There are two formats to consider when submitting:
- Track Sessions can be solo or joint presenters or panel format. These sessions are 50 minutes long, including Q&A. All submissions will by default be considered for Track Sessions.
- Learning Labs are facilitated, hands-on experiences designed to immerse attendees in interactive exercises and discussions. By design, Labs have a limited amount of presentation material and maximum focus on leading participants through the content and exercises, challenging them to apply what they are learning and engage with one another. Learning Labs are two hours long. Be sure your “session detail” portion supports how you’ll best deliver in an interactive Lab format.
How are sessions selected?
A volunteer Program Committee, comprised of more than 80 hard-working security professionals, technology experts, researchers, government employees, attorneys, and scientists, review all submissions and make selections based on quality of submissions and balance of topics desired to be covered.
What resources does RSA Conference™ offer to speakers?
We are invested in the success of our speakers and provide many resources to help them shine.
- Speaker Resource Center (SRC)—All selected speakers are offered resources, presentations, and tips which are available to you in the SRC. You’ll also find all of your speaker tasks and deadlines as well as marketing materials to help promote your session.
- RSAC Speaker Community Hub—A private group available in RSAC™ Membership where we will host bi-monthly roundtable discussions led by veteran speakers and Program Committee members. It’s a place to learn, collaborate, and share tips to help other speakers shine as well.
- Program Committee Review—Every session is reviewed multiple times by the Program Committee, industry experts who offer perspective and depth to the presenters to enhance their session materials.
- Onsite Rehearsal Opportunities—Speakers have access to practice space onsite for last minute refinement of presentations and orientation to room set up.
- Session scores and audience feedback—Post-Conference, we share directly the feedback of the audience, offering speakers the ability to know how they performed individually and comparatively to other speakers at Conference.
How do you ensure you have timely material if the sessions are submitted so far in advance?
Final presentations are reviewed within a few weeks of RSA Conference, and the Program Committee helps presenters to include up-to-date examples and content.
It seems like the same people get selected year after year. How do I increase my odds of getting selected?
While we do have repeat presenters, these presenters do not have any seniority in getting accepted. We value a vendor-neutral event. Every year more than half of our speakers and facilitators are new to RSA Conference. For advice on how to make your submission stand out, check out this podcast with advice from one of our Program Committee members.
RSAC values a broad range of opinions, backgrounds, and viewpoints. We welcome all voices and encourage you to highlight the unique perspective(s) of your speaker(s) and the experiences they bring to bear by virtue of position, responsibilities, and industry. Well thought out, complete, unique submissions with clear and specific detail or technical depth will improve your chances of being selected.
What are the main reasons sessions don’t get selected?
- Incomplete submission. The #1 reason is incomplete submissions. The session detail portion of the submission is the most important piece of the entire submission.
- Vendor pitch. It is very clear on the review end when a marketing or PR person is tasked with the submission—the title is catchy and the short abstract is solid, but the session detail is sketchy, and the expertise of the actual proposed presenter often isn’t clear. Sales pitches are extremely easy to spot, and our Program Committee quickly eliminates them from consideration.
- Multiple submissions on the same topic. We get a lot of very similar submissions, and with a limited number of sessions, the Program Committee must pick the sessions and the presenters they think best address the topic. The Program Committee seeks diverse experts who really come through in the specific detail and examples included that differentiate them from the other proposals.
- Final tip. RSA Conference has a sophisticated audience well versed in cybersecurity. Basic sessions aren’t as well received nor are past presenters who’ve been poorly evaluated by attendees in the “avoid commercialization” category (beware the temptation to sell!).
What are the most popular sessions at RSA Conference?
Our session attendees are very seasoned, with an average of 10 years in the security industry. They are looking for best practices and information they can apply to their jobs and technical deep dives that don’t skimp on details. Don’t make it about XYZ product (smells like a sales pitch!) but rather “business changes and benefits realized through the deployment of this sort of solution”, for example. Practitioner perspectives shine, especially when you’re willing to share what hasn’t worked alongside what has. Content that is intermediate to advanced scores the best—this audience is well beyond entry-level definitions.
You can also check out Top-Rated sessions from RSA Conference™ 2026 here. These sessions earned this designation based on attendance numbers and survey results. You’ll see a blend of technical and business-focused sessions that address the different members of the RSA Conference community.
If I am having trouble submitting my proposal, who do I contact?
We are so sorry for your trouble, but rest assured we are here to help. Drop us a note at our Contact Us page with some details on how we can support you.
What if I am interested in submitting a podcast or blog for use on the RSA Conference website?
Great question! Visit our RSAC™ Year-Round page to learn more about all the different ways you can share your knowledge with the RSAC™ Community.
What is RSAC™ Membership?
RSAC Membership is a year-round platform that keeps cybersecurity professionals current, all in one place. It brings together Daily Briefs with curated cybersecurity news, Conference sessions with AI-powered summaries across every major discipline, exclusive research reports, and a community of peers and industry leaders. Log in with your RSA Conference credentials or join today.
What kind of content exists within the RSAC™ Library?
The RSAC Library is your comprehensive cybersecurity knowledge hub featuring thousands of resources including Conference presentations enhanced with AI-powered summaries, exclusive research reports from RSAC analyzing industry trends and emerging threats, plus webcasts, podcasts, blogs, videos, and more.
How do I log in to the RSAC Membership platform?
Visit the Membership platform or download the RSAC™ Community Platform for iOS in the App Store. You'll be prompted to log in with the account credentials you used when you signed up.
How do I engage as a speaker if my submission is chosen for presentation?
As leaders and experts, we encourage you to be active in the RSA Conference Speaker Community Hub. It’s a great way to spark conversations about your areas of interest leading up to your Conference session and beyond. Here are some tips to get started:
- Update your profile by adding your title, photo, and a brief bio so the community knows who they’re talking to.
- Join the private group and introduce yourself.
- Let people know what your session is about, and after you post your intro, reply to other intro posts that pique your interest. Need inspiration? Kacy Zurkus (Kacy.Zurkus@OneRSAC.com) on the RSAC content team is here to help.
If I am chosen to speak, will my presentation materials be available within the RSAC Membership platform?
Yes, the recording of your presentation plus your slides will be available in the platform after May 5, 2027.
If I have questions about the RSAC Community Platform, who do I contact?
Please email Kacy Zurkus (Kacy.Zurkus@OneRSAC.com).