Get Involved
Break the Curse. Join the Krewe.
140+ people run BSides Tampa. No paid staff. No corporate management. You don't volunteer. You operate. Registration, A/V, village ops, logistics: the Krewe owns every piece of a 2,400-person security conference.
Krewe members
Participants
Years running
Paid staff
Krewe helpfulness (2025)
What the Krewe runs
140 krewe members. Zero paid staff.
Sessions, villages, registration, A/V feeds. Krewe members run all of it. 2,400+ people get hands-on security education because of that work.
Krewe benefits
What you get
You run one of the largest security conferences in the Southeast. Here's what comes with that.
“You really made one feel included in the conference, much more than ‘just a participant.’”
— 2025 Participant
Complimentary admission
Krewe members get in free. No ticket purchase required.
Krewe-only swag
Special gear you won't find anywhere else. A thank-you for your time.
Behind-the-scenes access
See how a 2,400-person security conference comes together from the inside. You can't get that as a participant.
Real connections
Meet people across the security community: speakers, organizers, sponsors, and fellow Krewe. These turn into real relationships.
Resume material
Organizing a 2,400+ person security conference is real experience. Put it on your resume. Employers notice.
Build something real
Your work puts 2,400+ people in front of security education they wouldn't get otherwise. That's the point.
Where you fit in
Krewe roles
No experience required. We'll train you on the job. We'll find the right spot for you.
Registration & check-in
Welcome participants, hand out badges and swag, handle will-call and on-site registration.
A/V & stage ops
Run audio, video, and live streaming across multiple session tracks and the main stage.
Village operations
Help run the Malware Village, Social Engineering Village, IOT Village, Network Village, and Lockpick Village.
Speaker & session support
Help speakers with room setup, time management, and keeping sessions on track.
Logistics & setup
Venue setup and teardown, signage, swag bag packing, and general ops.
Community & social media
Photograph the event, post live updates, and help participants feel welcome.
Other ways to contribute
Beyond the Krewe
Become a sponsor
Help fund community access programs, training courses, and conference operations.
Sponsorship infoSubmit a talk
Share what you know with the community. Our CFP welcomes speakers at all experience levels.
Speaker infoSpread the word
Know someone who can't afford a ticket? Point them to our Community Access program. We'll work it out.
Community AccessBreak the Curse. Join the Krewe.
Email us. Tell us what you're good at, or what you want to learn. No formal application. We'll find where you fit.