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.

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