[DFSci] DFRWS 2011 - Challenge Posted - DFRWS Hosting Open Memory Forensics Workshop

[Baker, Dave]

The organizing committee of DFRWS would like to extend an invitation
to attend the 11th Annual DFRWS Conference, In Cooperation With The
ACM SIGSAC.  Here are the highlights in this announcement:
* DFRWS 2011 Forensic Challenge Announcement - Submissions Due 24 Jul
* Call for Poster/Demo Submissions - 
* DFRWS 2011 Call for Participation - Early Registration Ends 01 Jun!
* Hotel Registration Special Rates end 01 Jul
* Open Memory Forensics Workshop (OMFW) planned 31 July
* Sponsorships available 

Submissions for the DFRWS Challenge are due by July 24, 2011.  Given 
the variety and impending ubiquity of Android devices along with the 
wide range of crimes that can involve these systems as a source of 
evidence, the DFRWS has created two scenarios for the forensics challenge 
in 2011.  Details are at:
http://www.dfrws.org/2011/challenge/

During the conference, a poster and demo session will allow attendees
to show initial research results and demonstrate tools that have been
developed.  You can sign up to do a demo by sending email to:
dfrws2011-demos(at)dfrws(dot)org

DFRWS 2011 will be held August 1 to 3, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Our program includes keynote speakers Sebastian Porst from Microsoft's
Active Protections Program and Christopher Day from Terremark. We have
a great line-up of excellent papers as well as a panel discussion.  We
will also host the Open Memory Forensics Workshop (OMFW), to be held
on July 31, 2011 as a pre-conference workshop. The program for DFRWS
2011 has been posted at:
http://www.dfrws.org/2011/program.shtml

The registration fee for DFRWS 2011 is $575 which includes: access to 
all presentations; one issue of printed proceedings; daily breakfasts; 
the welcome reception on Monday August 1, 2011; the banquet on Tuesday 
August 2, 2011; and entrance to the famous forensics rodeo challenge.
 --Early registrants receive a reduced fee of $500 (ENDS JUNE 1ST)
 --Local law enforcement receives a discounted admission fee of $450
You can register at:
http://www.dfrws.org/2011/register.shtml

The conference will be held at the Westin New Orleans Canal Place.
The hotel is located along the Mississippi River and adjacent to the
historical French Quarter.  A block of rooms has been reserved for
DFRWS attendees for $109 per night (and up to three nights before and
after the conference).  Reservations must be made before July 1, 2011.
To get the special rate you must register using this URL:
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1009215349&key=8545B

Other details about the location are at the DFRWS website at:
http://www.dfrws.org/2011/location.shtml

The Open Memory Forensics Workshop (OMFW) is planned for July 31, 2011
as a pre-conference workshop.  Aaron Walters has briefly covered the
plans for the workshop at:
http://volatility.tumblr.com/post/4571175468/open-memory-forensics-workshop-omfw-2011
As further details are available, they will be posted on the DFRWS 2011
website, as this will require a separate registration with the OMFW.

Lastly, sponsorship opportunities are still available. Sponsors of the
conference will gain visibility for their companies, demonstrate their
support of forensic research and development, and contribute to the
success of the conference.  For details on sponsorship, visit:
http://www.dfrws.org/2011/sponsorship.shtml

Sincerely,
Dave B.
Publicity Chair,
DFRWS Organizing Committee
11th Annual DFRWS Conference In Cooperation With The ACM SIGSAC
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