RWC 2026

The RWC 2026 (Real World Crypto Symposium) is taking place in Taipei from March 9–11, uniting international minds in cryptography. This dynamic event will explore how cryptographic idea transforms into real-world packages, powering the steady digital systems that underpin our current world. RWC 2026 bridges academia and enterprise, fostering dialogue on the modern practical advancements in cryptography. Attendees will have interaction in insightful discussions, workshops, and collaborations to develop real international cryptographic answers that power trust and data safety globally.

Organized By

The International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR) — a worldwide non-profit scientific enterprise devoted to advancing cryptology research and promoting stable virtual innovation.

Event Highlights

• Keynotes from world-leading cryptographers
  
• Cutting-edge research presentations
  
• Hands-on workshops on secure implementations
  
• Networking with top researchers and engineers
  
• Panel discussions on emerging crypto challenges
  

Submission Formate

• Submissions must be non-anonymous
  
• Submission must clearly specify which author will give the talk and identify the commits to present talks
  
• The abstract must detail the talk's content and explain why it fits real-world crypto
  
• Submit the abstract as a PDF (max 3 pages + references)
  
• Supplementary materials (full papers, slides, or a video link) are allowed ( max 10 pages for papers, all in PDF or a public video link)
  
• Include a brief speaker biography highlighting public speaking experience beyond academia
  

Important Dates

• Oct 10 - Contributed talks submission deadline
  
• TBD - Student stipend request deadline
  
• Dec 28 - Contributed talks notification
  
• March 9 - Conference begins
  

Program Committee

• Yasemin Acar, Paderborn University and George Washington University
  
• Martin R. Albrecht, King’s College London
  
• Sonia Belaid, CryptoExperts, France
  
• Dan Boneh, Stanford University
  
• Joseph Bonneau, New York University
  

What To Expect

• New applications of cryptography
  
• Novel cryptographic constructs and solutions for real-world problems
  
• Cryptographic deployment challenges
  
• Making cryptography work for users
  
• Social and political aspects of cryptography
  

Topics Covered

• Applied cryptography and protocols
  
• Security engineering practices
  
• Cryptographic libraries and frameworks
  
• Privacy-preserving technologies
  
• Blockchain and post-quantum security
  

Who Should Attend

• Cryptographers and security researchers
  
• Academics and educators
  
• Cybersecurity professionals
  
• Blockchain developers
  
• Industry innovators and policymakers
  

Why You Should Attend

• Stay ahead with real-world cryptographic applications
  
• Learn directly from global leaders in security
  
• Collaborate on future-ready encryption systems
  
• Discover practical tools and frameworks
  
• Expand your professional and research network
  
  
  Join the world’s brightest cryptographic minds at RWC 2026 in Taipei—where innovation meets real-world impact in the future of secure technology.