[Appsec_us_09] AppSec DC CFP Status

[Mark Bristow]

All,

Thank you for submitting a talk to AppSec DC.  Due to the overwhelming
response from the community the planning committee needs more time to sift
through all of the proposals that we received. We feel that it is better to
give each presentation a complete review rather then meet a somewhat
arbitrary deadline.

Originally we promised that we would respond to speakers within 10 business
days of June 15th. We are now estimating that the initial batch of speakers
should hear back by* July 15th*.

As we confirm speakers we will announce them on the website and via our
Twitter feed and when we have filled our agenda (plus a few alternates) we
will let everyone who was not selected know their status (we already know we
are going to have to cut some great talks!)

Again, we apologize for the delay.  Below is some information that will be
re-sent to confirmed speakers just to give you a heads up of what the next
steps are going to look like:

   - Please complete a confirmed Speaker
Agreement<http://www.owasp.org/index.php/Speaker_Agreement>(also
attached) by
   *Date TBD
   *
   - Below will be a copy of our version of your Biography and Abstract *(THIS
   MAY BE DIFFERENT THEN WHAT YOU SUBMITTED)* if you need to have it updated
   please submit updates to me with your Speaker Agreement by *Date TBD
   *
   - Presentations must be in PowerPoint or Keynote format using the OWASP
   Template <http://www.owasp.org/images/5/54/Presentation_template.ppt>(attached)
and submitted by
   *September 15th 2009*
   - Optional White Paper for inclusion on CD.  Please submit via email
   (attach PDF) by *September 15th 2009*

Some important FAQs (from the CFP
FAQ<http://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_AppSec_DC_2009_-_FAQ>
)
*Q. Will OWASP cover my travel expenses?*
A: OWASP is committed to making its conferences available to the widest
possible audience. In order to do this OWASP keeps the entrance fees as low
as possible to make the conference accessible. As a result we are unable to
provide a monetary honorarium or travel expenses but we welcome our speakers
as our guests to the conference where they can network with other security
professionals (speakers get in for free).

*Q. Is there an honorarium for presenters?*
A: See above

*Q: I have been accepted and would like to add co-presenters. Can I still do
this?*
A: No. Co-presenters should have been added at the time that the
Presentation was submitted. They may attend the conference and present if
they pay the full conference fee.*

Q: My PR company/friends/co-workers/family would like to come see me give my
presentation. Will they be allowed in for free?*
A: No. All guests of speakers must be registered and paid in full in order
to receive admission to the conference.

If you can no longer speak or have any other issues please immediately
contact mark.bristow at owasp.org.

Thanks,
The AppSec DC CFP Committee
https://www.owasp.org/index.php/OWASP_AppSec_DC_2009
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