Hardware Reverse Engineering Workshop (HARRIS) 2025 at Ruhr University Bochum

The third Hardware Reverse Engineering Workshop (HARRIS) will take place from March 17 to 18, 2025, at the conference center of Ruhr University Bochum. Hosted by the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy (MPI-SP) in collaboration with the CASA Excellence Cluster and the Research Center Trustworthy Data Science and Security (UA Ruhr), the event offers a unique platform for knowledge exchange and networking.

High-Level Expertise and Networking Opportunities

HARRIS 2025 brings together leading experts from academia, industry, and government to discuss the latest advancements in hardware reverse engineering. The goal is to foster international collaboration, initiate future partnerships, and drive technological progress in this specialized field.

This year’s program includes:

• High-profile keynotes and research presentations
• Interactive brainstorming sessions
• Extensive networking opportunities

For the detailed workshop program, visit the website.

Keynote Speakers

• Andrew "bunnie" Huang (bunniestudios, Singapore) – Improving Trust in Supply Chains: Translating Research Into Everyday-Use Techniques
• Andrew Zonenberg (IOActive, USA) – Extracting Antifuse Secrets from the RP2350 by FIB PVC

Registration

Registration is now open on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot here.

Interested participants can also subscribe to the HARRIS newsletter to receive updates on the workshop, research projects, and institute publications.

Key Information at a Glance

• Date: March 17–18, 2025
• Location: Conference Center at Ruhr University Bochum
• Program & Speaker Overview: https://harris2025.mpi-sp.org/

The abstract submission deadline has passed.

Contact

For any inquiries, please reach out to the organizing team at: harris(at)mpi-sp.org

Organizing Team: Julian Speith, Steffen Becker, Simon Klix, René Walendy, and Christof Paar

HARRIS 2025 is supported by Bochum Wirtschaftsentwicklung and other sponsors (Allied High Tech Products, Inc., JIACO Instruments, Hardwear.io)

(Text by Christina Scholten)