Call for Speaker Proposals: Financial Crimes & Incident Response
The Hawaii Cyber Project, funded by a NIST grant to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of Hawaii, is accepting applications from individuals who wish to be selected as the speaker for two events during the week of October 27, one in Kona and one in Waimea. This form serves as the official application to be considered. The selected speaker will deliver a 90-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A at each event. Presentations should cover financial crimes, cyber incident response, and mandatory reporting, while also providing practical insights that small and mid-sized organizations can use to strengthen their preparedness and resilience. Topics should include common attack methods, best practices for containment and recovery, collaboration with financial institutions and law enforcement, and the legal and regulatory requirements for reporting incidents. All applications must be submitted by September 21.
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What is your full preferred name? Please include a title (like Dr.) if that's how you prefer to be addressed. *
What email address can we use to communicate our decision on your selection? *
Please confirm that you are available to travel to the Island of Hawaii and deliver two talks during the week of October 27, one in Kona and one in Waimea, if selected as the speaker. *
Please provide a link to your LinkedIn profile or a similar professional profile. If you do not have one, enter N/A. *

Please provide a brief summary of your experience relevant to this speaking opportunity. This may include work in financial crimes, cybersecurity, incident response, mandatory reporting, collaboration with financial institutions or law enforcement, or related areas.

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Please provide a brief summary of your public speaking experience. This may include presenting at conferences, training sessions, community events, or similar settings where you have delivered talks to professional or general audiences. You may also list specific past talks or events as examples. *

Please provide a proposed title for your talk that clearly conveys the topic and focus.

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Please provide a brief description (3–5 sentences) of what you plan to cover in your talk. This should highlight how you will address financial crimes, incident response, and mandatory reporting, as well as any additional relevant topics you would include. *

Have you delivered this talk or a similar presentation before? If yes, please provide details such as when, where, and to what type of audience.

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Please describe any equipment or technical requirements you will have for your presentation. This may include use of slides, audio from your computer, internet access, or other specific needs to ensure a successful delivery. *
If applicable, please describe your experience with Hawaiian culture and business. This may include prior work in Hawaii, collaboration with local organizations, or other experiences that demonstrate your understanding of and ability to connect with the local community.
Please provide your proposed flat fee for delivering the two talks. This amount must include all costs such as travel, lodging, meals, incidentals, taxes, and any other expenses. Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET), if applicable to you, must be included in your proposed cost. Payment will not exceed the amount you propose, so please ensure your fee is fully inclusive and final. *
Selections will be made based on the speaker’s experience, the relevance of the proposed talk, and the proposed cost. We plan to make selections by September 26 and inform applicants of their selection or non-selection by September 30. The selected speaker will be required to sign a formal Speaker Agreement. Please confirm your understanding of these details by selecting below. *
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