Join Us at the OpenSSL Conference in Prague – October 7 to 9, 2025 - Share Your Expertise and Shape the Future of Secure Communications

Apr 2, 2025

The OpenSSL Corporation and the OpenSSL Foundation are pleased to announce the OpenSSL Conference 2025, taking place from October 7 to 9, 2025, in the historic city of Prague, Czech Republic. This premier event brings together a global community of cryptography experts, legal professionals, and open-source enthusiasts dedicated to advancing cryptography and secure communications for three days of in-depth discussions, insights, and networking.

Why Attend?

• Learn from Experts: Hear from top security engineers, experienced lawyers, and industry leaders who manage some of the biggest OpenSSL Library deployments.
• Practical Business Value: Decision-makers (CTOs, Operations Directors, Product Managers) will discover how OpenSSL Library support can reduce risks and save resources over the long run.
• Cutting-Edge Technical Sessions: Developers, security engineers, and architects will learn about roadmaps for OpenSSL 4.0 and beyond, optimization, troubleshooting, and future directions like Post-Quantum Cryptography.
• Legal and Compliance Insights: Compliance officers, risk managers, and legal professionals will gain clarity on navigating regulatory hurdles, FIPS 140-3 requirements, and best practices to meet audit expectations.
• Community & Collaboration: Whether you are new to open source or an established maintainer, this is your chance to network, share knowledge, and explore new ways to contribute to the OpenSSL Library and other open-source projects.

Event Details

• Dates: October 7 – 9, 2025​

• Location: Prague, Czech Republic​

• Venue: Vienna House by Wyndham Diplomat Prague​

Conference Highlights

Multiple Tracks:

1. Enterprise Adoption & Business Value – Showcasing return on investment, explaining who “owns” data protection inside an organization, and methods to demonstrate the OpenSSL Library’s impact.
2. Technical Deep Dive & Innovation – Showing advanced usage, common pitfalls, debugging, performance optimization, and upcoming developments.
3. Security, Compliance & the Law – Covering FIPS, supply chain security, governance, and legal liabilities around cryptography.
4. Community, Contribution & the Future of the OpenSSL Project – Exploring governance structures, culture, and how to contribute patches that shape tomorrow’s security.

Engaging Formats: Lightning talks, panels with recognized industry experts, workshops, and networking sessions that foster practical knowledge sharing.

Special Evening Events:

• Evening Cruise: Network during a magical evening cruise on the Vltava River, included in your conference package, to witness Prague’s iconic landmarks illuminated against the night sky. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet, onboard entertainment, and relaxed networking as you celebrate and reflect on the Conference in a truly unforgettable setting.
• Pilsner Urquell Experience Prague: Enjoy an evening at Pilsner Experience Prague in Old Town, celebrating Czech culture through an interactive brewing tour and a delicious local buffet. This cozy yet lively venue offers the perfect start to your networking and cultural journey amidst Prague’s historical charm.

Call for Papers (CFP): We Want Your Voice

If you have real-world experiences, new research, or interesting insights into the OpenSSL Library, we invite you to submit a proposal. The submission process is straightforward - simply provide a title, abstract, your bio, and select which track you think best fits your talk. Our Program Committee will provide rolling feedback on your submission - this is an iterative process.

Submission Tips

1. Relevance: Tackle current issues and future trends in the field of applied cryptography, or interesting use cases of the OpenSSL Library.
2. Technical Depth: Show practical examples, case studies, or code walk-throughs.
3. Originality: Offer a fresh angle or a solution to common challenges.
4. Audience Awareness: Match your topic to the right track, whether it is business-focused or technical.

Why Speak?

• Build Your Reputation: Share your expertise with a global audience seeking solutions to real security problems.
• Expand Your Network: Engage with open source contributors, potential partners, and peers from organisations who use the OpenSSL Library.
• Make a Difference: Help move the OpenSSL community forward by showing others what’s possible through your own experiences.

Ready to Get Involved?

• Attend: Registration for the conference will open soon—stay tuned for updates on how to secure your seat.
• Speak: Submit your proposal for the Call for Papers to contribute to one of the four thematic streams.
• Network: Take advantage of dedicated sessions to meet decision-makers, legal experts, developers, and everyone in between.

Call for Papers Deadline:

Submit your proposal by May 31, 2025 – submit early and help shape the agenda of the OpenSSL Conference 2025!

Submit Your Proposal Now

We look forward to your contribution — and to seeing you learn, connect, and make a meaningful impact on the future of secure communications.

Secure your speaking opportunity today!

If you need further assistance or have additional questions, please email us at info@openssl-conference.org.