Work-in-Progress Reports (WiPs)
WiPs: Friday, August 5, 2:00 pm–3:30 p.m.

Click here for the WiPs schedule, accepted abstracts, and presentation slides.

The last session of the Symposium will consist of Work-in-Progress reports (WiPs). This session offers short presentations about work in progress, new results, or timely topics. Speakers should submit a one- or two-paragraph abstract to sec05wips@usenix.org by 6:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, August 3, 2005. Make sure to include your name, your affiliation, and the title of your talk. The time available will be distributed among the presenters, with each speaker allocated between 5 and 10 minutes. The time limit will be strictly enforced.

Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions (BoFs)
Tuesday, August 2, 6:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 3, 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 4, 7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

Lead or attend a BoF! Meet with your peers! Present new work! Don't miss these special activities designed to maximize the value of your time at the conference. The always popular evening Birds-of-a-Feather sessions are very informal gatherings of persons interested in a particular topic. BoFs may be scheduled during the conference at the registration desk or in advance. Click here to view the current BoF schedule and for scheduling instructions.

Social Activities
Meet the conference speakers and connect with your peers in the community.

Welcome Mixer
Sunday, July 31, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Conference Reception
Wednesday, August 3, 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Networking Reception
Thursday, August 4, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.