International Association for Cryptologic Research
Upcoming International Association for Cryptologic Research Events

Aug 17-20, 2026
University of California-Santa Barbara, CA
Crypto 2026 is the 46th Annual International Cryptology Conference. It will take place in Santa Barbara, California, USA on August 17-20, 2026, with affiliated events on August 15-16 in the same location. Crypto 2026 is organized by the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR).
Crypto 2026 is a top-tier academic cryptography research conference where global experts present breakthrough work in encryption, privacy, secure computation, and next-generation cryptographic systems, including post-quantum security.
Crypto 2026 is a top-tier academic cryptography research conference where global experts present breakthrough work in encryption, privacy, secure computation, and next-generation cryptographic systems, including post-quantum security.