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Call For Papers (LEA)

c0c0n 2026 Conference

  • Date 09-10 October, 2026
  • Venue Grand Hyatt, Kochi, India

c0c0n 2026 - Call for Papers (CFP)

Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) Track

Greetings from Team c0c0n!

We are extremely delighted to announce the Call for Papers (CFP) for Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) Track at c0c0n 2026 (https://www.c0c0n.org). This 8-day security gathering includes 6 days of training sessions (Pre Conference Training 3 days and Post Conference Training 3 days) and 2 days of activities, featuring engaging panels, talks, villages, CTFs, and, of course, plenty of fun

Law Enforcement Track – c0c0n 2026

The Law Enforcement Track at c0c0n 2026 is a specialized platform for law enforcement officials, legal experts, cybercrime investigators, digital forensics professionals, and policymakers to present and discuss the evolving challenges in cybercrime investigation, digital evidence management, legal frameworks, and public-private collaboration in the fight against cybercrime.

Topics of Interest

We invite submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Emerging trends in cybercrime and law enforcement responses Investigating and prosecuting cyber-enabled crimes (fraud, phishing, ransomware, etc.) Cross-border legal challenges in cybercrime investigations Cyber laws and legal frameworks: updates and reform proposals Case studies: digital forensics and cybercrime investigations OSINT and AI-driven tools for law enforcement Collaboration between LEAs, CERTs, and private sector Blockchain forensics and cryptocurrency crime Privacy vs. Surveillance: Policy and ethical considerations Capacity building and training for law enforcement in cybersecurity Cybercrime reporting mechanisms and victim support Child safety online and the role of law enforcement Protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats Use of emerging tech (AI, ML, IoT) in law enforcement International cooperation in cybercrime investigation
Submission Review

All submissions will be reviewed by a committee comprising law enforcement and cybersecurity experts. Accepted speakers will be notified by 03 Aug 2026 (Mon).

Presentations/topics that have not been presented before will be preferred.

Who Should Submit

Law Enforcement Officials Cybercrime Investigators Prosecutors and Legal Experts Forensic Analysts Policymakers and Regulators Cybersecurity Researchers Academia and Think Tanks International Agencies and NGOs working on cybercrime

Speaker Privileges (upon acceptance)

  • Complimentary accommodation (1 room - dual occupancy for paper submission with two speakers) for 3 nights at one of our conference partner hotels.
  • Invitation to Day 4 Networking Dinner / Party.
  • Complimentary Conference Pass / Registration (Corporate Category) for up to two speakers.

🗓 Important Dates

CFP Opens

04 May 2026

Submission Deadline

15 Jun 2026

Notification of Acceptance

03 Aug 2026

Conference Dates

Oct 09-10, 2026

Submission Guidelines

Contact

For any questions or clarifications, please contact the Law Enforcement Track Committee at: lea@c0c0n.org

Make your voice heard at one of the most respected cybersecurity events in the region. We look forward to your contributions to making cyberspace safer through proactive law enforcement and legal innovation.

Submission Guidelines for CFP

  • Abstract: 250–500 words outlining the scope and relevance of your presentation
  • Full Paper / Presentation Outline (optional but preferred)
  • Speaker Bio: Including past speaking engagements and domain expertise
  • Sensitive operational details should be anonymized
  • Submission Email / Portal: lea@c0c0n.org

Email your submission to: lea [at] c0c0n [dot] org

Email subject should be: CFP (LEA) c0c0n 2026 – “Paper Name”

Email Body
Personal Information:
  • Speaker Name:
  • Job Role / Handle:
  • Company / Organization:
    • Note: The organization name you enter will appear on the speaker page if selected. If explicit permission is required, please indicate this (e.g., ABC Corp – Permission Required).
  • City:
  • Country:
  • Email ID:
  • Contact Number:
  • Speaker Profile: (max 1000 words)

If there is an additional speaker, please mention it here following the above format.

Personal Details:

To be shared as an attachment containing the following information in pdf / doc / docx / odt / txt format:

  • Name/Title of the presentation:
  • Paper Abstract: (max 3000 words)
  • Presentation Time Required (20, 30, 45 Minutes)
  • Is there any demonstration? Yes or No
  • Are you releasing any new tools? Yes or No
  • Are you releasing any new exploits? Yes or No
  • Have you presented the paper before at any other security / technology conference(s)? Yes or No
Other Needs & Requirements:
  • Do you need any special equipment?
  • Do you need internet during the talk / presentation?
  • If you have any other requirement, please mention it here and the reason.
  • Speaker Headshot and Profile: Are you willing to have your photo and speaker profile published on the conference website and social media? (Yes / No)

Note

  • The presentation details document should not include any personal or organizational information that could be used to identify the individual submitting the paper.
  • Submissions that do not follow the guidelines will be automatically rejected without prior notice.
  • We do not promote vendor/product-oriented submissions hence it will be rejected.
  • If you do not get a confirmation email from the Call for Paper (CFP) team, consider it as the submission did not find a place in the c0c0n slots.
  • Adding additional speakers/contributors is not allowed after the initial submission.
  • In cases where there is an update to the research work involving contributions from a new resource person, a fresh paper with the updated details must be submitted before the submission deadline.
  • When submitting your proposal, please note that the organization or company name you provide in the CFP submission will be displayed on the speaker page if your paper is selected. If you require explicit permission before your organization or company name can be published, please indicate this clearly in the “Organization” field at the time of submission. Example: Organization: ABC Corp (Permission Required to Add Company Name)
  • Submitted papers may be technically qualified but may not find a place in the conference agenda due to the limited number of speaking slots. A limited number of such papers will be marked as Standby Talks, and this will be communicated to the submission owner/speaker.
  • Talks marked as Standby will be provided with a complimentary pass to the c0c0n Conference (2 days). In the event of a talk cancellation, Standby Talks may be moved into the agenda, and confirmation will be communicated to the respective speaker.
  • The availability and willingness of the speaker to be considered for a Standby Talk will be confirmed well in advance.
  • Preference will be given to submissions that have not been presented at any security conference in the region/sub-continent within the last nine months.
  • If you have submitted your paper to any other conference in the region and it is accepted or approved, please inform the c0c0n CFP Team at the earliest. Failure to do so may result in c0c0n reserving the right to cancel the submission or talk, even after it has been approved.

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