Summit 2011 FAQ

Back to main Summit 2011 page This page contains answers to frequently asked questions about the 2011 OWASP Summit. = Logistics =

What is the Global Summit? Is it like AppSec or other OWASP conferences?
The OWASP Global Summit is the place where application security experts meet to discuss plans, projects and solutions for the future of application security. The Summit is not a conference - there are no talks or training seminars - this is an opportunity to do actual work to further the field of application security. Participants will stay in shared accommodations and collaborate to produce tangible progress towards influencing standards, establishing roadmaps, and setting the tone for OWASP and application security for the coming years.

The Summit will consist of working sessions across a variety of topics set by our community. Participants are free to attend any working session, but we encourage everyone to select working sessions for topics where they have the most to contribute.

When is the Summit?
The Summit will be held February 8th-11th, 2011.

Where is the Summit being held?
See the Summit venue page. Please note that reservations for accommodations must be made through Diplomata Tours. Attendees should not contact Campo Real directly.

What if I want to arrive early/stay later at the Summit venue?
Accommodations at Campo Real have been blocked from February 7 to 11, 2011. Most Summit attendees will be staying in shared accommodations: villa-style suites each containing two or three bedrooms. The bedrooms will contain multiple beds and attendees will be expected to share rooms with other attendees. Each villa has a common area living room and kitchenette which can be used to socialize and collaborate. Private accommodations, available upon request for an extra charge, will be a single hotel room containing one bed.

If you would like to stay at Campo Real after February 11, you will have to move to a private room (unless you had requested type of accomodation for your entire stay) and the cost will be €67 EUR/night with breakfast included. If you are interested in arriving early at Campo Real or staying after the Summit is over, please let Diplomata Tours know at the time of your reservation and they will help you with your reservations.

Who do I contact for help?
For general assistance in all matters related to the Summit, contact [mailto:lorna.alamri@owasp.org Lorna Alamri], [mailto:sarah.baso@owasp.org Sarah Baso], or [mailto:jason.li@owasp.org Jason Li].

For help with travel and accomodations, contact Maria at Diplomata Tours by phone +351.967734170 or [mailto:diplo@diplomatatours.pt email].

Where do I stay?
See the Summit venue page. Please note that reservations for accommodations must be made through Diplomata Tours. Attendees should not contact Campo Real directly.

Who is going to the Summit?
Please visit the expected attendee page to see the most up to date list on who is attending the Summit.

= Funding =

I don't have enough money to pay for my trip. How can I still go?
See the attendee funding page.

I need help convincing my employer to fund my Summit attendance - what should I tell them?
= Working Sessions =

I want to plan/run a Working Session. What do I need to do?

 * 1) If you haven't done so already, please add your name to the Summit Attendee page.
 * 2) If you will need help with funding, please visit the  attendee funding page for more information.
 * 3) After we know you plan to attend the Summit, visit the  Summit working sessions page and determine if there is a working session already listed that you are interested in running/planning/leading, or if you have a new idea.
 * 4) If there is a session already listed without a leader, feel free to add your name as the leader and send [mailto:sarah.baso@owasp.org Sarah Baso] an email letting her know your intent.  She can set you up with a working session page and let you know about any next steps. If a leader already is listed for the session you are interested in, add you your nams as session member/attendee and email the leader to see what you can do to help.
 * 5) If you have a new idea, add your information to one of the blank rows under the appropriate track name, or under Track 9: Placeholder if you don't see a good fit.  Send [mailto:sarah.baso@owasp.org Sarah Baso] an email letting her know your intent.  She can set you up with a working session page and let you know about any next steps.

I want to participate in a working session. Where do I sign up?
= Corporate Sponsorship =

My company wants to sponsor the Summit. What do I do?
Please visit the corporate sponsorship page to view current opportunities. If you are interested in supporting the global summit, please contact Lorna Alamri by [mailto:lorna.alamri@owasp.org email] or by calling +1 (651) 338-0243.

= Miscellaneous =