Pass the SALT conference
> Lille, France
Polytech school
> July 3-5 2024

Our annual report

A totally free, english spoken conference
dedicated to free software & security.
Talks & workshops delivered by experts.

High quality talks

2024 edition hosts 21 talks covering 10 Security topics (WebPKI, DFIR & TI, Reverse, Network Detectection etc). Talks are all delivered by experts.

Quality Networking in a friendly French atmosphere

The small size of the event (100 to 300 people) allows you to have quality exchange experiences with open-minded attendees or speakers in a relaxed and welcoming ambiance.

Workshops

We will host no less than 9 workshops. They are all be given by a project developer/maintainer or an expert on the field.
Come to discover and practice!

Previous editions

Not yet convinced? Let’s give a look at some previous speakers and some collaborations born during the conference. You can also browse last edition report to have a good overview of the event.

Your Feedback

My slides ‘Hacking Jenkins’ for #pts19 and #HITBAMS is out! This is my first time to go to France and Pass the SALT (@passthesaltcon ) is such a really really good and interesting conference!

Orange Tsaï

Orange Tsaï

Principal security researcher at DEVCORE, multiple times PwnieAwards and Master of Pwn winner

‘My favorite #infosec conference: @passthesaltcon . It has less visitors than #FOSDEM has speakers, but I learned there more than at any other events.

Peter Czanik

Peter Czanik

@sngose & @SudoProject evangelist at @BalaBit (@oneidentity)

@passthesaltcon The conference gave me a lot of energy and inspiration. Thanks to all of you!



Ange Albertini

Ange Albertini

Corkami, CPS2Shock, PoC||GTFO, Sha1tered. Security engineer @ Google. He/him.

Timeline

December 2023: announcement of the 2024 edition dates
January 15, 2024: opening of the Call For Papers
March 31, 2024: closing of the Call For Papers
Late April, 2024: notification to the speakers
May 2, 2024: publication of the program & booking site
>July 3 to 5, 2024 : the conference (is over)

Sponsors

The list of the sponsors for the 2024 edition will be updated during the first quarter of the year. If you want to sponsor the event, please find the support document here: FR version | EN version.




Gandi

PLATINUM sponsor





Passbolt

PLATINUM sponsor





Quarkslab

GOLD sponsor





Cyberzen

GOLD sponsor





LEXFO

GOLD sponsor





Synacktiv

SILVER sponsor





SEEKITSEC

SILVER sponsor





Randorisec

SILVER sponsor





Polytech

Hosting partner



Pretix

FLOSS Event Booking service



Pretalx

FLOSS CFP solution



Cooper

Talks streaming & recording



The Team

Pass the SALT is brought to you by a small but enthusiast and dedicated team:
- core team: @_cryptocorn_, @cbrocas, @doegox, @follc and @moutane.
- on-site volunteers: @bloodytangerine, @acervoise, @cdpointpoint, @Sebdraven and Nathan.
- video recording: this year, we are so thankful to be able to rely on the expertise of Cooper for the recording of the talks 🙏
- and all the Polytech crew for the perfect support work!