Call for Proposals

Teardown 2025 is a great opportunity to spread your ideas, show off your work, solicit feedback, enrich the hardware community, and foster collaborations. Previous events have featured amazing talks and workshops on a wide range of hardware topics — FPGAs, DIY AI, KiCad, firmware, BOMs, covert blinkenlights, the DMCA, security, RISC-V, prototyping, and so much more. Installations and demonstrations have included circuit sculptures, modular synths, DIY satellite receivers, retro gaming computers, robotic arms, and electronic jewelry.

Would you like to participate? There are four general session formats:

Talk: 25 or 50 minutes
Workshop: the standard workshop slot is 80 minutes, hands on
Demo: show off your project in one of the common areas, attended
Installation: display your creation in one of the common areas, unattended

Please tell us about your session below. We will start reviewing round one proposals on Monday, January 20, 2025 with replies going out by Friday, January 31, 2025. Round two proposals will be reviewed in mid-March. All presenters will receive a complimentary pass. If you have already purchased a Teardown 2025 ticket and your submission is accepted, you will have the option of having your ticket refunded or donated.

See the official event page for the latest schedule and updates. We will not publicly release any of the information you provide in this submission without first giving you the opportunity to review it.

Your name

Pseudonyms are welcome.

Your email address

If your session has multiple presenters, please list their email address(es) in the About you section below.

Your location

Event type

Title

Teaser

Please provide a short description (less than 1000 characters) of your proposed session. This description, along with the title of your session, is primarily how participants will decide whether to attend your session.

Full event description

Provide a more detailed description of your proposed session. This description will be used on the event detail page.

About you

Please provide some background about yourself and any other presenters, including any related project or speaking experience. This information will not be published.

Files

Please attach any photos, images, or documentation associated with your session.

Supplemental material

Please provide additional information, including links, to where we can find out more about you or your project. Social media profiles, project repositories, demo videos, etc. are all helpful. This will help us evaluate your proposed session and provide detail to possible attendees.

Schedule requests

Optionally describe any scheduling constraints for your event: e.g. if you will only be attending the conference on specific days.

Setup requirements

Optionally describe any equipment or facility requirements for your session: network access, special lighting conditions, speakers, etc. This information will not be published.