Share What You Know
Hack the Coast is looking for speakers who teach, inspire, and keep it real. Whether it's your first talk or your fiftieth, we want to hear from you.
What Makes a Strong Proposal
Practical & Actionable
Attendees should leave your session with something they can use. Real tools, real techniques, real lessons.
Engaging & Accessible
Our audience ranges from high school students to seasoned practitioners. Talks that meet people where they are will stand out.
Honest & Real
We love lessons learned, post-mortems, and honest takes. You don't need to be perfect — you need to be useful.
Community-Minded
Talks that help build the Gulf Coast cyber community — career advice, mentorship stories, workforce development — are highly valued.
What Should You Talk About?
These are starting points, not limits. If you have a topic that fits the community, pitch it.
We Welcome Everyone
Industry practitioners. Educators. Students. Researchers. Community builders. If you have knowledge worth sharing and a willingness to make it accessible, you belong on this stage. First-time speakers are especially encouraged — we'll support you through the process.
Ready to Teach the Coast?
Submissions are open. Tell us what you want to talk about, who it's for, and what attendees will walk away with. Keep it real.
Prefer email? hello@hackthecoastconf.org