2027 Call for Trainings

Call for Trainings: Submission Guidelines and Criteria

The 39th annual FIRST conference will take place at the Queen Sirikit Natoinal Convention Center, in Bangkok, Thailand over the dates of, June 13-18, 2027. Training courses will be held on Sunday, June 13 before main conference activities commence. These training courses are exclusive from the main conference program agenda.

What We Are Looking For

FIRST is seeking highly practical, hands-on, full-day (6–8 hours) and half-day (3–4 hours) technical training sessions designed for incident response and cybersecurity professionals. Proposed sessions should focus on developing actionable skills, expanding operational knowledge, and sharing real-world methodologies.

Target Audience

Submissions should clearly define the intended audience, including required skill levels (e.g., beginner, intermediate, advanced) and any technical prerequisites or specialized background knowledge participants should possess.

Submission Requirements & Format Expectations

  • Abstract & Outline: Submissions must include a comprehensive abstract, clear learning objectives, a detailed step-by-step agenda, and a summary of required attendee hardware/software setup.
  • Trainer Bio: Provide an overview of the instructor’s practical background, relevant expertise, and prior training experience.
  • Language: All training must be presented in English.
  • Non-Commercial Requirement: Sales, marketing, or product pitches are strictly prohibited. Sessions aiming to promote or gain audience interest in commercial applications, products, or services will not be accepted.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be reviewed based on the following metrics:

  1. Practical Applicability: Hands-on engagement, real-world relevance, and immediate utility for incident responders. Proposed topics that align with broader community interests will be received favorably.
  2. Technical Depth: Quality, novelty, and rigor of the material presented.
  3. Clarity & Structure: Well-organized syllabus, realistic time management, and achievable learning outcomes.
  4. Trainer Expertise: Demonstrated subject-matter proficiency and instruction capabilities.
  5. Training Delivery Options: Can the proposed training be presented across different modes? Preference will be given to material that could be presented asynchronously or through a hybrid environment.

Submission Process

Submissions must be received by the end of the day on November 13, 2026 (UTC 19:00) via the online submission form.

Submission Form Here

Important Dates

  • Call for Trainings Opens: October 2026
  • Call for Trainings Closes: November 13, 2026 at UTC 19:00
  • Acceptance Notifications: Week of November 30, 2026
  • Confirmations of Acceptance Due: December 15, 2026
  • Event Date: June 13, 2027

Questions?

If you have any questions about the submission process or need additional information, please contact training@first.org.

Trainer Privileges

Each accepted trainer will receive one full complimentary registration to the FIRST Annual Conference.

Offer is non-transferable and only valid for the event accepted. Limit of two accepted trainers per training. Additional training assistants will be provided a day pass to attend Sunday's activities only.