Pass the SALT conference
> Lille, France
Université Catholique de Lille
> July 1-3 2025

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A totally free, english spoken conference
dedicated to free software & security.
Talks & workshops delivered by experts.

High quality talks

2024 edition hosted 21 talks covering 10 Security topics (WebPKI, DFIR & TI, Reverse, Network Detectection etc). Talks are all delivered by experts.

Quality Networking in a friendly French atmosphere

The small size of the event (100 to 300 people) allows you to have quality exchange experiences with open-minded attendees or speakers in a relaxed and welcoming ambiance.

Workshops

Last year, we have hosted 9 workshops. All given by a project developer/maintainer or an expert on the field.
Come to discover and practice!

Previous editions

Not yet convinced? Let’s give a look at some previous speakers and some collaborations born during the conference. You can also browse last edition report to have a good overview of the event.

Your Feedback

My slides ‘Hacking Jenkins’ for #pts19 and #HITBAMS is out! This is my first time to go to France and Pass the SALT (@passthesaltcon ) is such a really really good and interesting conference!

Orange Tsaï

Orange Tsaï

Principal security researcher at DEVCORE, multiple times PwnieAwards and Master of Pwn winner

‘My favorite #infosec conference: @passthesaltcon . It has less visitors than #FOSDEM has speakers, but I learned there more than at any other events.

Peter Czanik

Peter Czanik

@sngose & @SudoProject evangelist at @BalaBit (@oneidentity)

@passthesaltcon The conference gave me a lot of energy and inspiration. Thanks to all of you!



Ange Albertini

Ange Albertini

Corkami, CPS2Shock, PoC||GTFO, Sha1tered. Security engineer @ Google. He/him.

Timeline

December 2024: of the 2025 edition (dates, location)
>January 15, 2025: opening of the Call For Papers
March 30, 2025: closing of the Call For Papers
Late April, 2025: notification to the speakers
May 5, 2025: publication of the program & booking site
July 1 to 3, 2025 : the conference

Sponsors

The list of the sponsors for the 2025 edition will be updated during the first quarter of the year. If you want to sponsor the event, please find the support document here: FR version | EN version.




Université Catholique de Lille

PLATINUM partner





Epsilon

SILVER sponsor





The Team

Pass the SALT is brought to you by a small but enthusiast and dedicated team:
- core team: @bloodytangerine, @_cryptocorn_, @cbrocas, @doegox, @follc and @moutane.
- on-site volunteers: @acervoise, @cdpointpoint, @Sebdraven and Nathan.
- video recording: during 2024 edition, we have been so thankful to be able to rely on the expertise of Cooper and Ubicast team for the recording and streaming of the talks 🙏