*SyScan'09 CALL FOR PAPERS/TRAINING*

*ABOUT SYSCAN'09*
This year, SyScan'09 will be held in the 4 exciting cities of Singapore, 
Shanghai, Taipei and Hong Kong. Details are as follows:

*/SyScan'09 /**/Shanghai/**/
/*date: 13, 14 May 2009
venue: Ramada Plaza Hotel Shanghai

*/SyScan'09 /**/Hong Kong/**/
/*date: 19, 20 May 2009
venue: Langham Place Hotel

*/SyScan'09 /**/Singapore/**/
/*date: 2, 3 July 2009
venue: Novotel Clarke Quay Hotel

*/SyScan'09 /**/Taipei/**/
/*date: 7, 8 July 2009
venue: NTUH International Convention Center

*CFP COMMITTEE *
The Call for Papers committee for SyScan’09 comprises of the following 
personnel:

1. Thomas Lim – Organiser of SyScan and CEO of COSEINC
2. Dave Aitel – Founder and CTO of Immunitysec
3. Marc Maiffret – Ex-Founder and Chief Hacking Officer of eEye
4. Matthew “Shok” Conover – Symantec

The CFP committee will review all submissions and determine the final 
list of speakers for SyScan’09.

*CONFERENCE TOPICS *
The focus for SyScan’09 will include the following:

*Operating Systems *
• Vista
• Linux
*Mobile Devices/Embedded systems *
• SmartPhones
• PDAs
• Game Consoles
*Web 2.0 *
• Web services
• PHP
• .Net/.asp
• Web applications
*Networking/Telecommunication *
• VoIP
• 3G/3.5G network
• IPv6
• WLAN/WiFi
• GPRS
*New Technologies*
• Chrome
• IE8
• Android
• iPhone
*Virtualization *
*Malware/Rootkits
BotNets
Security Policy/Best Practices
Legislation*
*Any topics that will catch the attention of the CFP committee and/or 
the world. *

*TRAINING TOPICS *
SyScan’09 training topics will focus on the following areas:

*Web Applications *
*Networks *
*Securing Windows/Linux Systems *
*Databases
Storage
Secure Programming/Development
*
*PRIVILEGES *
Speakers’ Privileges:
• Return economy class air-ticket for one person.
• 3 nights of accommodation.
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner during conference.
• After-conference party.
• A very healthy dose of alcohol and fun.
• S$500 cash for speakers with brand new presentations.

Trainers’ Privileges:
• 50% of net profit of class.
• 2 nights of accommodation (conference) (applicable for Singapore only).
• After-conference party.
• A very healthy dose of alcohol and fun.

Please note that the net profit for each class is determined by the 
difference between the total fee collected for each class and the total 
expenses incurred for each class. The expenses of each class would 
include the return economy air-ticket of the trainer, 3 nights of 
accommodation (training) and the rental of the training venue.


*CFP SUBMISSION*
CFP submission must include the following information:

1) Brief biography including list of publications and papers published 
previously or training classes conducted previously.
2) Proposed presentation/training title, category, synopsis and 
description.
3) Contact Information (full name, alias, handler, e-mail, postal 
address, phone, fax, photo, country of origin, special dietary 
requirement).
4) Employment and/or affiliations information.
5) Any significant presentation and educational/training 
experience/background.
6) Why is your material different or innovative or significant or an 
important tutorial?

Please note that all speakers will be allocated 50 minutes of 
presentation time. Any speakers that require more time must inform the 
CFP committee during the CFP submission.

Training classes will be 2 full days. Please inform the CFP committee if 
your class is shorter or longer than 2 days during your CFP submission.

All submissions must be in English and in PDF format only. The more 
information you provide, the better the chance for selection. Please 
send submission to cfp@syscan.org.


*IMPORTANT DATES *
*Shanghai*
Final CFP Submission – 28th February 2009.
Notification of Acceptance – 16th March 2009.
Final Submission for Accepted Presentation Material (Speakers) – 15th 
April 2009

*Hong Kong*
Final CFP Submission – 28th February 2009.
Notification of Acceptance – 16th March 2009.
Final Submission for Accepted Presentation Material (Speakers) – 15th 
April 2009.

*Singapore*
Final CFP Submission – 31st March 2009.
Notification of Acceptance – 15th April 2009.
Final Submission for Accepted Presentation Material (Speakers) – 8th May 
2009.

*Taipei*
Final CFP Submission – 31st March 2009.
Notification of Acceptance – 15th April 2009.
Final Submission for Accepted Presentation Material (Speakers) – 8th May 
2009.


*OTHER INFORMATION *
Please feel free to visit SyScan website to get a feel what this 
conference is all about – SHARE AND HAVE FUN!

By agreeing to speak at the SyScan'09 you are granting Syscan Pte. Ltd. 
the rights to reproduce, distribute, advertise and show your 
presentation including but not limited to http://www.syscan.org, printed 
and/or electronic advertisements, and all other mediums.

-- 
Thank you
Thomas Lim
Organiser
SyScan'09
www.syscan.org