[moyix]

Wait a sec, I thought they were optional?

> White Paper/Slide Deck/Supporting Materials (optional)

> • If you have a completed white paper or draft, slide deck, or other supporting materials, you can optionally provide a link for review by the board.

> • Please note: Submission must be self-contained for evaluation, supporting materials are optional.

> • PDF or online viewable links are preferred, where no authentication/log-in is required.

(From the link on the BHUSA CFP page, which confusingly goes to the BH Asia doc: https://i.blackhat.com/Asia-25/BlackHat-Asia-2025-CFP-Prepar... )

[tptacek]

I think you're fine, most people don't take the paper bit seriously. It's not due until the end of July regardless (you don't need a paper to submit for the CFP).

[daeken]

The scramble to get your paper done in time is traditional! (And why my final paper for the onity lock hack ended up with an entire section I decided was better off left unsaid; woops)