CHERI Blossoms Conference 2025

Call for Papers

Overview

The CHERI Blossoms Conference invites researchers, technologists, industry leaders, and business strategists to contribute to the advancement of digital security by design. This premier event focuses on CHERI (Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions) technology and its transformative role in building resilient systems. As a newly merged event incorporating the CHERI Tech Conference, we are excited to bring together the brightest minds in technology and business to explore the latest innovations, implementations, and strategic applications of secure computing.

Conference Themes

We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

Technical Innovations:

- Advances in CHERI technology and hardware-software co-design.

- Secure software development using CHERI-based principles.

- CHERI applications in IoT, AI, and edge computing.

Implementation of CHERI Technology:

- Design and development of CHERI-based CPUs, prototypes, and chips.

- Board-level implementations and hardware solutions using CHERI.

- Insights and challenges in creating CHERI-compatible platforms.

Applied Research:

- Case studies of CHERI technology deployment in real-world systems.

- Performance, scalability, and compatibility evaluations of CHERI-enabled solutions.

- Interoperability challenges and solutions in secure systems design.

Business and Strategic Applications:

- Business models and market opportunities enabled by CHERI technology.

- Policy and governance frameworks for adopting secure-by-design solutions.

- Economic impact of security by design on organizations and industries.

Emerging Trends and Future Directions:

- Integration of CHERI with other security paradigms and technologies.

- Visionary perspectives on the future of secure computing.

- Challenges and opportunities in widespread adoption of CHERI principles.

Submission Details

We invite talks or poster submissions that include the following:

Title: A concise and descriptive title for your talk.

Selected Theme: Indicate which conference theme your submission aligns with.

Abstract: A short abstract (maximum 400 words) summarizing your topic, key points, and relevance to the conference themes.

Author Details: Full name, affiliation, and contact information for each author.
Biography: A brief biography for each author (100–150 words), highlighting expertise and experience relevant to the topic.

Talks will be scheduled for 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the topic and its scope, with additional time allocated for audience questions and discussion.

All submissions must be original and tailored to the conference’s focus on CHERI technology and digital security by design.

How to Submit

Please submit your proposal using the form:

For questions or more information, contact us at contact@cheri-alliance.org.

Key Dates

Title, Theme, Abstract, and Author Information Submission Deadline: 14th March 2025
Notification of Acceptance: 21st March 2025

Final Slides: 31st March 2025

Conference Date: 2nd April 2025

Why Present at CHERI Blossoms?

Gain visibility among a diverse audience of technical and business leaders.
Receive feedback from top researchers and industry experts.

Contribute to shaping the future of secure digital ecosystems.

Showcase your implementation projects, from CPUs to prototypes and beyond.
Network with thought leaders and innovators driving security by design.

Join us at the CHERI Blossoms Conference 2025 as we explore the forefront of secure computing, highlight groundbreaking implementations, and empower the next generation of innovation!