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Call For Papers - Law Enforcement Agencies

📢 CALL FOR PAPERS

C0C0N 2026 – Hacking & Cyber Security Conference

Special Track: Law Enforcement & Cyber Crime Investigation

The Organizing Committee of C0C0N 2026, in association with Kerala Police and Cyberdome, invites research papers, case studies, technical presentations, and field-experience reports from Law Enforcement Officers, Cyber Cells, Investigation Units, Digital Forensic Experts, and Government Agencies.

C0C0N is one of India’s premier international conferences on hacking and cyber security, bringing together global security experts, investigators, researchers, and policymakers.

This special Law Enforcement Track aims to showcase real-world investigative experiences, emerging methodologies, and operational challenges in cyber crime investigations.

🎯 Themes & Topics (Law Enforcement Track)

Submissions are invited in the following areas:

1️⃣ Cryptocurrencies & Financial Cyber Crimes

  • Cryptocurrency tracing techniques
  • Blockchain analytics in investigations
  • Dark web marketplaces & crypto laundering
  • Seizure, freezing & legal procedures in crypto crimes
  • Real-world crypto fraud investigation case studies

2️⃣ Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

  • OSINT in cyber crime investigations
  • Social media intelligence & profiling
  • Dark web intelligence collection
  • Geolocation and digital footprint tracking
  • Automation in OSINT for law enforcement

3️⃣ Cyber Forensics

  • Mobile forensics
  • Cloud forensics
  • Memory & malware forensics
  • IoT & embedded device forensics
  • Challenges in handling encrypted devices
  • Court admissibility & forensic documentation

4️⃣ Cyber Crime Case Studies

  • Complex investigation case studies
  • Cross-border cyber crime coordination
  • Ransomware investigations
  • Child exploitation & online trafficking cases
  • Organized cyber fraud networks

(Sensitive operational details may be anonymized as required.)

5️⃣ Investigation Strategies & Methods

  • Innovative investigation frameworks
  • AI-assisted cyber investigations
  • Data analytics for pattern detection
  • Crime prediction models
  • Multi-agency coordination models

6️⃣ Investigation Tools

  • Custom-built investigation tools
  • Automation scripts and dashboards
  • Case management systems
  • Digital evidence analysis platforms
  • Comparative analysis of commercial tools

📄 Submission Guidelines

  • Abstract: 300–500 words
  • Full Paper (optional): 4–8 pages (for technical track)
  • Case Studies: May be submitted as presentation proposals
  • Anonymity: Sensitive operational details should be anonymized
  • Originality: Submissions must be original and not previously published

🗓 Important Dates

(To be announced)

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: __________
  • Acceptance Notification: __________
  • Conference Dates: __________

👮 Who Can Submit?

Law Enforcement Officers
Cyber Cell Investigators
Digital Forensic Experts
Intelligence Officers
Government Cyber Security Units
Prosecutors handling cyber crime

🏆 Benefits of Participation

National Recognition

National-level recognition for outstanding contributions.

Best Practices

Platform to share best practices with peers.

Networking

Networking with global cyber security experts.

Contribution

Strengthening cyber policing frameworks.

📧 Submission Contact

Email: cfp@c0c0n.org
Website: www.c0c0n.org

Submit Your Paper

How to Apply

Submission Guidelines for CFP

Submission Method

Email Body: Personal Information

  • Speaker Name:
  • Job Role / Handle:
  • Company / Organization:
    • Note: The organization name you enter will appear on the speaker page if selected. If explicit permission is required, please indicate this (e.g., ABC Corp - Permission Required)
  • City:
  • Country:
  • Email ID:
  • Contact Number:
  • Speaker Profile: (max 1000 words)
If there is an additional speaker, please mention it here following the above format.

Attachment: Presentation Details

To be shared as an attachment containing the following information in pdf / doc / docx / odt / txt format:

  • Name/Title of the presentation:
  • Paper Abstract: (max 3000 words)
  • Presentation Time Required: (20, 30, 45 Minutes)
  • Category:
  •         (Category 1 / Category 2 / Category 3) Refer the Categories Section below for more details
  • Is there any demonstration?: Yes or No
  • Are you releasing any new tools?: Yes or No (Open source / Private tool) Please elaborate.
  • Are you releasing any new exploits?: Yes or No
  • Have you submitted / presented the paper before at any other security / technology conference(s)?: Yes or No
  • Presentation Track (AI / OT / LEA / FinTech / Other Research):

Other Needs & Requirements

  • Do you need any special equipment?
  • Do you need internet during the talk / presentation?
  • If you have any other requirement, please mention it here and the reason.
  • Recording Consent: Are you willing to have your talk recorded and published online? (Yes / No)
  • Speaker Headshot and Profile: Are you willing to have your photo and speaker profile published on the conference website and social media? (Yes / No)

Remember these Dates!

CFP Opens

16 Feb 2026

(Mon)

CFP Closing Date

10 May 2026

(Sun)

Status Intimation to Speakers

10 Aug 2026

(Mon)

Important Notes

  • The presentation details document should not include any personal or organizational information that could be used to identify the individual submitting the paper.
  • Submissions that do not follow the guidelines will be automatically rejected without prior notice.
  • We do not promote vendor/product-oriented submissions hence it will be rejected.
  • If you do not get a confirmation email from the Call for Paper (CFP) team, consider it as the submission did not find a place in the c0c0n slots.
  • Adding additional speakers/contributors is not allowed after the initial submission.
  • In cases where there is an update to the research work involving contributions from a new resource person, a fresh paper with the updated details must be submitted before the submission deadline.
  • When submitting your proposal, please note that the organization or company name you provide in the CFP submission will be displayed on the speaker page if your paper is selected. If you require explicit permission before your organization or company name can be published, please indicate this clearly in the “Organization” field at the time of submission. Example: Organization: ABC Corp (Permission Required to Add Company Name)
  • Submitted papers may be technically qualified but may not find a place in the conference agenda due to the limited number of speaking slots. A limited number of such papers will be marked as Standby Talks, and this will be communicated to the submission owner/speaker.
  • Talks marked as Standby will be provided with a complimentary pass to the c0c0n Conference (2 days). In the event of a talk cancellation, Standby Talks may be moved into the agenda, and confirmation will be communicated to the respective speaker.
  • The availability and willingness of the speaker to be considered for a Standby Talk will be confirmed well in advance.
  • Preference will be given to submissions that have not been presented at any security conference in the region/sub-continent within the last nine months.
  • If you have submitted your paper to any other conference in the region and it is accepted or approved, please inform the c0c0n CFP Team at the earliest. Failure to do so may result in c0c0n reserving the right to cancel the submission or talk, even after it has been approved.

Speaker Privileges

Submission Categories

Category 1

New Research
New Research, Innovation, or Discovery of New Vulnerabilities

This category is for original contributions that present:

  • New research findings
  • Innovative methodologies or frameworks
  • Discovery of previously unknown security vulnerabilities

Speaker Privileges (upon acceptance):
  • Travel Reimbursement:
    • Speakers from Americas (North, Central & South America): Up to USD 1,000
    • Speakers from Europe, East Asia (Japan, Korea, China), Africa: Up to USD 750
    • Speakers from Middle East, South East Asia, South Asia (non-India), Central Asia: Up to USD 500
    • Speakers from India : Up to INR 7,000
  • Complimentary accommodation (1 room - dual occupancy for paper submission with two speakers) for 3 nights at one of our conference partner hotels
  • Invitation to Day 4 Networking Dinner / Party.
  • Complimentary Conference Pass / Registration (Corporate Category) for up to two speakers.
Reimbursement Guidelines:
  • Only one ticket per speaker will be reimbursed (economy class airfare or equivalent).
  • Actual ticket cost or the maximum cap (whichever is lower) will be reimbursed.
  • A valid invoice or ticket receipt must be submitted for reimbursement.
  • Reimbursement will be processed after the event, subject to verification.
  • Non-Reimbursable Services
     The following will not be reimbursed:
    • Onboard meals
    • Seat selection charges
    • Priority boarding
    • Additional baggage/luggage allowances
    • Any other additional service purchase
  • Travel Dates
    Travel dates must fall within two (2) days before the start and two (2) days after the end of the conference.
Note:
  • A talk that has been previously presented at another conference will not be considered as New Research.
  • If a CFP submission has multiple speakers, the travel privileges will be applicable to only one speaker.

Category 2

Enhancements
Enhancements, Optimization, or Extensions of Existing Research

This category includes:

  • Improvements to known techniques or technologies
  • Performance optimizations
  • Re-evaluations or extensions of existing research topics

Speaker Privileges (upon acceptance):
  • Complimentary accommodation: (1 room - dual occupancy for paper submission with two speakers) for 3 nights at one of our conference partner hotels.
  • Invitation to Day 4 Networking Dinner / Party.
  • Complimentary Conference Pass / Registration (Corporate Category) for up to two speakers.
Note: This category does not include travel reimbursement.

Category 3

Open Source / Trends
Open Source Projects, Tools, Analytics, Reports, or Industry Trends

This category includes:

  • Showcasing open source tools and community projects
  • Presentation of analytical reports, threat intelligence, or market trends
  • Case studies or technical walk-throughs

Speaker Privileges (upon acceptance):
  • Complimentary Conference Pass / Registration (Corporate Category) for one speaker.
  • Invitation to Day 4 Networking Dinner / Party for one speaker.
Note: This category is focused on community tools and industry analysis.

General Rule: If a CFP submission has multiple speakers, the travel/accommodation privileges will be applicable to only one speaker unless specified otherwise in the category details.