[DFSci] DFRWS USA 2019 - Call for Participation - Early Hotel Special Rate Ends May 15

[Bradley Schatz]

Hotel Room Special Rate ENDS MAY 15, 2019 - Book now to SAVE!
  https://resweb.passkey.com/go/dfrws
Early Registration ENDS MAY 31, 2019 - Register now and SAVE.
  https://www.regonline.com/DFRWS-USA-2019

DFRWS, organizers of the longest-running research conference in digital
forensics (http://www.dfrws.org), invite you to participate in the
DFRWS-USA 2019 Conference, which will be held July 14-17, 2019 in Portland,
OR, at the University Place Hotel, Portland State University.

PROGRAM INFORMATION
The DFRWS conference brings together leading researchers, practitioners,
industry, tool developers, academics, law enforcement, and military from
around the globe to tackle current and emerging challenges in digital
forensics. Established in 2001, DFRWS conferences welcome all community
members to share cutting-edge research, practitioner presentations, and
works in progress in a friendly atmosphere. As an independent organization,
we promote open community discussions and disseminate the results of our
work to the widest audience.

KEYNOTES
The keynote speakers for this year are:
- Sarah Edwards (SANS Institute) on “Getting Your Forensic Career to Spark
Joy”.
- Jonathan Levin (Technologeeks) on “New filesystems, new DFIR challenges”.

WORKSHOPS & TRAINING
Six workshops are included in the price of the 2.5 day conference, with
content ranging from practical training to a tool-maker focused workshop.
Sunday, July 14 features:
- Introducing a New Method for Chip-Off Success: Vapor Phase - Steve Watson
(VTO Labs)
- KAPE:  What’s all the buzz about? - Mark Hallman (SANS Institute)
- Behind the scenes of memory extraction - Joe Fitzpatrick
(Securingharware.com)
- Introduction to Ghidra Malware Analysis - Erika Noerenberg (Carbon Black)

Wednesday July 17 features :
- The Cyber-investigation Analysis Standard Expression (CASE) - Cory Hall
(MITRE)
- Investigating LOLBins & Scripts - Alissa Torres (SANS Institute)

PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS
With 26 presentations (14 of which are backed by research papers) there is
something for everyone (who likes digital forensics)!  Topics range from
cutting edge research to practical techniques across Disk, Memory, Mobile,
IoT, Filesystems and Exploitation to name a few.
The draft program is available at:
http://www.dfrws.org/conferences/dfrws-usa-2019/schedule/program

AFTER HOURS
After hours, join your fellow attendees for more fun, networking, and a
little competition.  Monday evening begins with the Reception. Tuesday’s
Banquet will be held at the hotel and will be followed by the Forensics
Rodeo!  The Rodeo will be a CTF style event with challenges of various
levels in digital forensics and malware.  Bring a team or join one when you
get there!

GOT SOMETHING TO SHARE?
Great opportunities to share your ideas and connect with people with
similar interests.

Monday’s Birds-of-a-Feather sessions, organised around a diverse range of
contemporary themes, will provide an opportunity to share lunch and connect
with like-minded colleagues. The Work-in-Progress sessions provide a
fast-paced forum to share the status of your current research.  Sign up
on-site to share a short two-minute snapshot of your work.

DFRWS welcomes demonstrations of proof of concept and research-based tools.
Proposals should describe the tool, its relevance to the forensics field,
and space/equipment needs (e.g., table size, power, networking,etc.).  You
can sign up to do a demo or present a poster by sending email to:
  usa-demos <at> dfrws <dot> org in PDF or plain text format

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
DFRWS USA 2019 registration includes access to all presentations; a copy of
the printed proceedings; breakfasts; the welcome reception, banquet and
entrance to the famous rodeo. It also includes free access to both
pre-conference and post-conference workshops. The early registration rate
expires on May 31. There are also group rates, student rates, and law
enforcement rates available. For details and the link to register, please
see:
  http://www.dfrws.org/node/769#registration
Send any registration questions to:
  usa-registration <at> dfrws <dot> org

HOTEL INFORMATION
Accommodation is not included as part of the conference registration fee.
DFRWS USA has reserved a room block with reduced rates and negotiated a
great discount, starting at only $116 per night. The DISCOUNTED RATE
EXPIRES MAY 15, so we encourage you to book fast. To book at the conference
rate, please visit:
  https://resweb.passkey.com/go/dfrws

We look forward to your participation in DFRWS.  See you in Portland!

Sincerely,
DFRWS USA Organizing Committee
Send any questions regarding the 2015 USA conference to:
  usa <at> dfrws <dot> org