hardwear accepts papers on any topic that discusses in-depth hardware and firmware security both from the offensive as well as defensive perspective. Some of the topics of interest include (but not limited to):

Integrated Circuits
Processors
Internet of Things/Smart Devices
Hardware crypto
Embedded Systems
Automobile, Aeroplane, train automation systems and hardware components
Industrial Control Systems/SCADA Systems
Satellite Systems
Medical Devices
Smartphone firmware, hardware
Firmware
Hardware pentesting
Trusted Platform Module
Radio communication Protocols and hardware
Trust and assurance algorithms
Multimedia hardware, firmware, protocols
Telecom Hardware/Networks
Electronic/Physical Locks