Call For Presentations (CFP) Now Open for “CODE BLUE 2025,” the World-Class Cybersecurity International Conference, with Research Grants Available for Outstanding Young Researchers

Applications are also open for organizations and groups to host contests and workshops

2025.03.31 14:00

CODE BLUE Executive Committee

CODE BLUE Executive Committee has opened the Call for Presentations (CFP) for the international conference on cybersecurity "CODE BLUE 2025," to be held on November 18–19 in Takadanobaba, Shinjuku. The application deadline is Thursday, July 31. Additionally, applications are now open for organizations and groups to host contests and workshops.

CODE BLUE 2025

■Call For Presentations

CODE BLUE has been providing cutting-edge research results from the world's leading experts through the Call For Presentations (CFP). The fields of expertise covered range from leading engineers in the security industry, to legal and political researchers specializing in cyberspace issues, law enforcement officials working against organized cybercriminal groups, and key figures involved in national foreign policy.

As in previous years, CODE BLUE 2025 is also calling for presentations. Those whose presentations are accepted will be eligible for honoraria and travel expenses to Japan. In addition, with the aim of promoting research and development among young generations, we have established a Youth Track (U25) and outstanding presenters will be awarded research and development grants. Please apply from the link below.

Japanese: https://codeblue.jp/cfp/presentations/

English　: https://codeblue.jp/en/cfp/presentations/

Deadline : Thursday, July 31, 23:59（JST/UTC+9）

● Jeff Moss

　Founder of Black Hat, DEFCON organizer, leader of the hacker scene in the U.S.

● George Hotz

　Hacker known for jailbreaking iPhone, Play Station 3, etc.

● Mikko Hypponen

CRO of WithSecure, one of the leading opinion leaders in the security industry

● Orange Tsai

Security researcher from Taiwan, world renown CTF player, researcher of numerous critical vulnerabilities

●Akira Saka

CISO of the Digital Agency, Managing Director of the Council for Public Policy (CPP), and Board member of Japan Cybercrime Control Center (JC3)

●Daiyuu Noboru

Developed and launched SoftEther VPN while at university, and was a central developer of “Shin Telework System” provided by NTT East and IPA as a countermeasure to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

●Audrey Tang

Former Digital Minister of Taiwan, serving as a bridge between the government and the community, such as leveraging the power of the software development community for administrative purposes.

●Neil Wyler

Security expert known as Grifter in the US hacker community like DEFCON and BlackHat

●David A. Dalrymple

A leading expert in AI security, who leads the development of “Safeguarded AI” at the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency

■Call for Contest and Workshop Organizers

CODE BLUE is looking for organizations and groups to hold contests and workshops during the conference. In the past, we have had CTF challenges, workshops focused on topics such as automotive and medical devices, and ideathons for sharing tools and ideas. We look forward to receiving proposals for exciting initiatives that will help make this year’s CODE BLUE even more engaging. Please apply via the link below.

Japanese: https://codeblue.jp/cfp/contests-workshops/

English : https://codeblue.jp/en/cfp/contests-workshops/

Deadline : Monday, June 30, 23:59（JST/UTC+9）

＜List of contests and workshops in 2024＞

https://archive.codeblue.jp/2024/en/program/contests-workshops/

■About CODE BLUE

CODE BLUE” is an international conference on cyber security where top-class experts from Japan and abroad gather. The conference invites prominent researchers from around the world, providing opportunities to share cutting-edge research results and exchange ideas. CODE BLUE also aims to discover talented young researchers from Japan and other Asian countries and support their advancement onto the international stage.

CODE BLUE 2025, now in its 13th year, will be held at Bellesalle Takadanobaba, the same venue as last year, on November 18 (Tuesday)-19 (Wednesday). In addition to the conference, there will be workshops, contests, sponsor booths, networking parties and more. This year, the event will again be held in person only, with no online streaming. Training sessions are currently being considered and will be announced as soon as they are confirmed.

■CODE BLUE 2025 Overview

Date: November 18th (Tuesday) to November 19th (Wednesday), 2025

Venue: Bellesalle Takadanobaba

　　(Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Garden Tower B2/1F)

Organizer: CODE BLUE Executive Committee

Operation: CODE BLUE Secretariat (BLUE Co., Ltd.)

Language: Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation available* 　　　　　 (*excluding some talks)

Format: In-person

Price:

1.Conference Ticket

(Full Access to All Areas, Including the Networking Party)

<Early Bird> 78,000 yen (tax incl.): -April 30th