Call for Papers: Submit an Abstract for Virus Bulletin Conference CTA Sponsored TIPS Track 2026

The Cyber Threat Alliance is once again sponsoring the Virus Bulletin conference Threat Intelligence Practitioners Summit (TIPS). The conference is planned to be an in-person event in Seville, Spain, and is scheduled for October 14-16th. Our TIPS track will be on Thursday, October 15th. Our theme for the VB TIPS track: Collaboration in Action We welcome abstract submissions from any of our member and partner companies’ employees. You can submit a proposal for a panel or a standalone talk. If you are submitting an abstract for a panel, we can help you with suggestions for the additional panelists. The TIPS track will be open to non-CTA member speakers as well, but we do want good representation from our CTA members and partners. All talks and panels will be 30 minutes. Feel free to reach out to us if you have questions about submission ideas. Please try to incorporate the track theme in your talk. Note that all accepted speakers will receive a free speaker registration to the conference. For panels, one speaker will receive a free speaker registration, and all other panelists will each receive a 40% discount from the standard conference ticket price. Please submit to events@cyberthreatalliance.org We hope that you consider submitting an abstract! 2026 TIPS Track Description: Join the Virus Bulletin Threat Intelligence Practitioners’ Summit (TIPS) and hear presentations focused on Collaboration in Action In today’s rapidly evolving cyber landscape, meaningful progress happens when people and organizations work together with purpose. Collaboration in Action highlights the real impact of shared effort where security teams, researchers, and industry partners combine their strengths to tackle complex threats and advance collective resilience. When expertise, data, and perspective flow across organizational and geographical boundaries, defenders gain a clearer, more comprehensive view of adversary behavior than any one group could achieve alone. By engaging in active collaboration, organizations not only strengthen their own defenses but also contribute to a more secure digital environment for everyone. This cooperative momentum accelerates detection, sharpens analysis, and fuels innovation in security practices and technologies. Collaboration in Action also drives measurable business value. It supports smarter decision‑making, leads to more secure and trusted products, and reinforces customer confidence. Ultimately, it’s about delivering the level of protection, transparency, and partnership that today’s digital world expects – and deserves. We are Stronger Together!