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See SecurityWeek’s on-demand event announcement and check the event platform for registration or access requirements.
What SecurityWeek announced
SecurityWeek News opened a call for presentations on January 22, 2025, for its fully virtual 2025 Supply Chain Security & Third-Party Risk Summit. The event was scheduled for March 19, 2025, with submissions due by February 14.
The CFP treated software supply-chain attacks, third-party compromise and identity-infrastructure weaknesses as connected risks. Its scope extended beyond open-source packages to dependencies, build environments, development and delivery processes, vendors, partners, identity systems and other external services.
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The original announcement is archived at SecurityWeek’s CFP page.
Who was invited to submit
SecurityWeek specifically encouraged proposals from:
- Cybersecurity practitioners
- Security researchers
- Policymakers
- Executives
- Industry experts and thought leaders
The invitation was broader than commercial vendors. A credible proposal could have drawn on operational experience, original research, policy work or a documented incident. However, the CFP did not publish a scoring rubric, acceptance rate or formal selection criteria.
Topics covered by the CFP
The announcement said the following areas were included, but not limited to:
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This included code dependencies, open-source libraries, build environments, and development and delivery processes. The focus was the chain from source code through build systems and delivered software.
Identity-infrastructure attacks
SecurityWeek sought material on vulnerabilities in identity systems and attacks that use compromised accounts, authentication or authorization paths to reach wider organizational assets.
Third-party risk management
Eligible subjects included assessing vendors and partners, monitoring external dependencies and reducing supplier or service-provider risk.
Emerging threats and trends
Proposals could address changes in the threat landscape and proactive defensive measures.
Real-world case studies
The CFP welcomed supply-chain incidents, lessons learned and practical remediation or prevention strategies.
These categories overlap but are not interchangeable: software supply-chain security concerns code, packages, build systems and artifacts; third-party risk management concerns vendors, contractors, cloud providers, SaaS products and partners; identity security concerns the access systems that can become an attack path into either group.
What an applicant had to provide
The published announcement identified three submission components:
- A brief session abstract
- A speaker biography describing relevant experience
- Key takeaways for attendees
It did not state a word limit, session duration, slide-deck requirement, audience level, disclosure form, compensation terms or acceptance formula. Those details should not be assumed from common conference practice.
Key dates and current status
| Milestone | Date | Status as of August 18, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| CFP announcement | January 22, 2025 | Past |
| Submission deadline | Friday, February 14, 2025 | Closed |
| Virtual summit | Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | Completed |
| On-demand announcement | March 21, 2025 | Sessions announced as available on demand |
The live event and its CFP are therefore historical. Recordings may require registration and are not necessarily promised to remain permanently accessible.
What the completed summit covered
SecurityWeek’s later event listing shows how the broad CFP themes translated into programming. Sessions and demonstrations included:
- “What’s in Your Commercial Software?”
- Network-device supply-chain threats
- Proactive defense against malware and data exposure
- Software supply-chain analysis and protection with Macaron
- Software supply-chain risk as an enterprise-risk issue
- OpenSSF Scorecard and the Ortelius Project
- Artificial intelligence in the software supply chain
- Third-party software-risk assessment with RL’s Spectra Assure
- Eclypsium supply-chain security demonstrations
- Networking and a virtual expo
The listing includes vendor-linked sessions and product demonstrations. Their inclusion identifies event programming; it is not independent validation or an endorsement of those products.
Benefits advertised to selected speakers
The CFP promoted exposure to a global audience, the chance to contribute to cybersecurity practice, networking with peers and leaders, and recognition as a thought leader. These were advertised opportunities, not guarantees of audience size, publicity, business results or recognition. The announcement did not disclose speaker fees, travel arrangements, available speaking slots or acceptance statistics.
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Sponsorship and vendor participation
SecurityWeek also mentioned sponsorship for organizations seeking access to an audience interested in software supply-chain security. No sponsorship packages, prices, inventory, audience guarantees or contract terms were published in the CFP.
The completed agenda’s vendor demonstrations and expo should be distinguished from independent practitioner or research presentations. Organizations evaluating tools should assess their own requirements rather than infer quality from event participation.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What interested readers can do now
Watch the 2025 sessions
Start with SecurityWeek’s on-demand announcement, then use the event platform to determine whether registration is required and which recordings remain accessible.
Prepare for a future CFP
A future proposal will be strongest when it defines a specific supply-chain or third-party-risk problem, documents an investigation or implementation, explains practical lessons and gives attendees clear actions. Those are editorial recommendations, not published SecurityWeek selection rules.
Best Value
Monitor later SecurityWeek opportunities
Check SecurityWeek’s event archive and future event pages for new calls. A later opportunity may target software security, application security, identity or third-party risk without using the same title or deadline.
Choose sponsorship when the goal is marketing
If the objective is lead generation or brand visibility rather than an independent educational talk, ask SecurityWeek directly about sponsorship or expo options through its event platform. Current pricing and inventory were not stated in the published material.
What the original CFP did not establish
- Whether speakers were paid
- How many proposals were accepted
- Session length or format restrictions
- Whether panels, workshops or previously presented material were eligible
- Geographic or organizational eligibility limits
- Audience size or attendance guarantees
- Sponsorship pricing or contractual benefits
Do not treat any of those points as requirements or promises unless SecurityWeek states them in a later, specific CFP.
The Bottom Line
The 2025 SecurityWeek CFP was a real opportunity, but it ended on February 14, 2025 and the virtual summit took place on March 19, 2025. The practical next step is to use the on-demand sessions and watch SecurityWeek’s event pages for a future call or sponsorship opportunity.
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