The IFIP-CSIR-UNIVEN International Conference in Cybersecurity 2025
Organizers are inviting Master’s & PhD students registered in South African Universities and based in South Africa to submit abstracts and extended abstracts that align with and complement the technical programme, theme and sub-themes of the IFIP-CSIR-UNIVEN International Conference in Cybersecurity 2025, as outlined in the Call for Papers. Students whose papers were not accepted for the main conference are encouraged to submit their abstracts. The colloquium will be held in-person on the 10th December 2025, at the main conference venue in CSIR ICC, Pretoria, South Africa.
There is limited funding to cover participation at the in-person colloquium for successful Masters and PhD candidates. This includes registration to the colloquium and conference as well as accommodation.
Please note that this does not cover travel expenses.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
- Abstracts will be sent to the reviewers as they are received.
- Abstracts (for students that are starting, or in their first or second year of study) should not exceed a maximum of 1 page and extended abstracts (for students with more than 2 years) should not exceed a maximum of 2 pages.
- The abstract must include the following: Title, Affiliation & Supervisor, Problem Statement, Research Question(s), Research Objective(s), Brief Literature Review, Research Gaps, Research Contribution to the Body of Knowledge, Research Plan, References.
EasyChair Submission
To submit your abstract or extended abstract, please use the link below
IMPORTANT DATES:
M&D Colloquium Committee
• Dr. Moses Dlamini
• Prof. Kerry-Lynn Thomson
• Dr. Jabu Mtsweni
• Dr. Nenekazi Mkuzangwe