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	[hide]  1 Conference Overview 2 Latest News & Information 3 Conference Tutorials/Training 4 Conference Agenda 5 Conference Location & Accomodation 6 Cost & Registration 7 Conference Sponsors 8 Conference Contacts

Conference Overview

"Setting your Application Security Agenda in 2009."

Welcome to the OWASP 2009 Conference based in Australia. The conference this year follows on from an incredibly successful conference in 2008.

In 2009, we will be returning to the same venue, but will be including many more training sessions, interesting speakers both local and international. Our Agenda & Schedule are finished and online. Registrations open shortly (Jan 12th) and we have 6 weeks to the conference.

The OWASP 2009 AU conference has attracted attention from all around the world, and this year we will feature some of the most well known industry speakers and organizations to participate in the conference. No matter where you are in the world, this is the conference on security you must attend for the beginning of 2009. Bookmark this page, and keep up to date with all the relevant news for the conference. And don't forget to register.

If you have any questions relating to the conference or just want to help out, please email the AU conference chair at jderry@owasp.org

Latest News & Information

The following latest news is available on the conference.

JAN2009- Submissions have been selected, final details online and speakers allocated. Registration opens in a week.

NOV2008- Call For Papers, Presentations and Training is sent to everyone on OWASP.

NOV2008- OWASP Wiki is updated with all the relevant information about the 2009 Conference.

JUL2008- Gold Coast Convention Centre selected as the conference venue again for the 2009 event.

Conference Tutorials/Training

Wednesday 25th February 2009. OWASP and selected training partners will provide training sessions for you to attend. The following two sessions are available for registration and can be attended (simply choose the approriate training program during registration.) These courses are held at the same location as the conference, and include lunch during the day as well as materials during the course. Each course is provided at a low cost of $650 USD to attend per person.

Advanced Application Security Tutorial

The advanced course is provided to those with previous experience in Application Security. It includes advanced techniques in

Advanced Secure Coding Techniques

Advanced Penetration Testing Skills

Web 2.0 Attack Vectors

Using the latest tools to Attack Applications

The course will provide skills in both coding techniques and penetration testing to help user's identify the latest attack vectors against their applications and how to secure them.

Intermediate Application Security Course

This is a one day course aimed at developers and consultants that want to learn more about Application Security and OWASP, but have not had much experience with Application Security. This course is targeted at beginners or user's that want to learn more about Application Security. The course covers

Introduction to Application Security 101

Introducing OWASP Tools, Guides and Whitepapers

Secure Coding Development practices

Intermediate Penetration Testing Skills

To join any of these courses, just register online. We will provide further details as they come to hand. All Attendees will be required to bring a laptop to participate in the courses during the day.

Conference Agenda

The Conference Agenda will be posted online once the organizing committee has reviewed all the responses to the call for papers and completes the final agenda. The following summarized the expected Agenda for the conference.

Wednesday 25th February 2009

• Training courses with both basic and advanced training courses offered.
• Evening Welcome drinks, Cocktail party and just an opportunity to meet everyone.

Thursday 26th February 2009

• Conference begins with Keynote session, Welcome and three different tracks (Business, Technical and Workshops)
• Evening Gala Dinner (A huge hit last year) at the conference center, included food, drinks and entertainment. (meet your peers in the industry)

Friday 27th February 2009

• Conference continues with another keynote, and the three tracks.
• Afternoon wrap up with a short cocktails event from a sponsor.

The entire event will be recorded to MP3 and Video this year with all presentations coming online during the conference. See you there.

Conference Location & Accomodation

The Conference will be located at the Gold Coast Convention Center (Surfers Paradise, Australia).

OWASP has managed to secure rooms available at the following hotels. These are within walking distance of the conference and are good rates for the Gold Coast. To book you will need to download the following form ([| Hotel Booking Form]) and then fax to the details included in the form. This will allow you to receive cheaper rates and book under the OWASP group. Another place to try is the WOTIF.COM web site, these sometimes have special discount rates.

Resort: Mantra Phoenician Location: Broadbeach Apartment Type Standard 1 - 2 Nights $238.00 AUD per night 3+ Nights $166.00 AUD per night

Resort: BreakFree Savannah Location: Broadbeach Apartment Type Standard 1 - 2 Nights $180.00 AUD per night 3+ Nights $135.00 AUD per night

Cost & Registration

There are multiple options available for participation (OWASP members get 20% Discount):

• Conference: 2 days: 26th and 27th Feb 2009) $450.00 (USD)
• Training: 1 day: $675 USD

Registration will be open shortly and a early-bird registration discount will be offered. This year we are using the CVENT system again with the OWASP US organization so all payments are processed in USD.

Conference Sponsors

Once again this year there will be a technology expo for all to join, as well as the opportunity for everyone to see the different technologies available in the software security market.

Sponsorship packages are available for the conference, please visit the sponsorship page for more information and contact the organizing committee jderry@owasp.org.

Platinum Sponsor: (To Be Confirmed)

Gold Sponsors:

Associate Sponsor:

Conference Contacts

For more information please contact the team below for conference details, sponsorship or registration.

Mr Justin Derry (Conference Chair)

Email: jderry@owasp.org

Mobile: +61 411 411 881

Kate Hartmann

OWASP Operations Director

9175 Guilford Road, Suite 300

Columbia, MD 21046, USA

Phone: +1-301-575-0189

Facsimile: +1-301-604-8033

Email: kate.hartmann@owasp.org