Call for Designs!

Get ready to unleash your creativity and showcase your design skills for RaicesCon, our annual conference celebrating diverse cultures and heritage! We are excited to announce the RaicesCon Sticker Design Contest where anyone can participate and stand a chance to win one of 3(three) complimentary full-conference AND Gala tickets!

Contest Details

- Theme: "Unidos Se Puede! Empowering a Diverse and Inclusive Cyberspace"

- Eligibility: Open to all members of our non-profit organization and the public.

- Submission Period: August 1st to September 1st.

- Prizes: Three winners will have their designs printed as official stickers and receive a FREE full conference and gala ticket.

How to Participate

1. Email us at events@raicescyber.org with your unique sticker design. Be sure it represents the essence of RaicesCon's theme (accepted formats: JPEG, PNG, and PDF).

2. Include your name, email address, and a short description of your design inspiration.

3. Spread the word and encourage others to participate!

Design Guidelines

- Designs must be original and must not violate any copyright or intellectual property rights.

- Avoid offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content. We promote a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

- Multiple submissions are allowed, but each participant can only win one prize.

Ownership of Designs

By submitting your design, you agree to transfer ownership to our non-profit organization. The winning designs will become the property of the organization and may be used for promotional purposes in the future, with proper credit given to the designers.

Good luck!

RaicesCon Team

Call for Papers

If you are interested in speaking at RaicesCON follow the instructions below.

CFP #2 closed 07/28/2023. CFP #1 closed on May 21st, 2023 23:59 EST.

READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTING, SUBMISSION FORM IS LINKED BELOW IN THE BUTTON AT THE END OF THE INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions:

  • You must complete a form for each topic you are submitting. Please do NOT combine them.

  • Failure to complete all parts of the form will result in your submission being rejected and deleted.

  • Make sure you READ our code of conduct, we care about a safe and inclusive Event : https://www.raicescon.org/code-of-conduct

What do we want?

  • 50 or 25 minute talks!

    • 50 Minute slots can be Talks or Panels

  • Dynamic and interesting speakers.

  • No sales pitches!

TOPIC AREAS:

Our Four tracks are as follows:

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in CyberSecurity

  • Educators, Career Counseling, Human Resources in Cyber Security

  • Student Tracks

  • Technical “BSIDES like Track”

Potential Topic thoughts:

  • The unique challenges and opportunities facing Latino cybersecurity professionals in the industry

  • Strategies for promoting representation and inclusion of Latino professionals in cybersecurity

  • The importance of mentorship, sponsorship, and professional development in advancing Latino cybersecurity professionals

  • The role of allies in supporting Latino cybersecurity professionals and promoting diversity and inclusion in the industry

  • The potential of the Latino cybersecurity community to drive positive change and make a lasting impact in promoting diversity and inclusion

  • The impact of emerging technologies on the Latino cybersecurity workforce and the opportunities they present for promoting diversity and inclusion

What do you get?

  • Speaker Badge with VIP access (Conference Pass)

  • Bragging rights… Being an Inaugural Speaker of RaicesCon

  • Our undying love

  • We do not typically pay for travel. If you think you are worth it, let us know. the CyberPapa will make his ruling!

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