[ESORICS-2026] Call-for-Participation / Early registration closes on July 15

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CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
31st European Symposium on Research in Computer Security (ESORICS 2026)
September 14–18, 2026 | Rome, Italy
Website: https://esorics2026.org/
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ABOUT ESORICS
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Join the leading European research event in computer security! The European
Symposium on Research in Computer Security (ESORICS) has been bringing together
the top researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders in security since 1990.

ESORICS 2026 is your opportunity to:
  • Network with leading security researchers and industry experts
  • Attend cutting-edge keynote talks from world-renowned speakers
  • Participate in specialized workshops on emerging security topics
  • Discover the latest research in systems security and privacy
  • Engage with the international security community
  • Learn from hands-on tutorials and technical sessions
  • Build collaborations across academia and industry

The 31st edition will be held at Sapienza University of Rome, one of Europe's
most prestigious universities, in the historic city of Rome, Italy.

Registration page: https://esorics2026.org//attend/registration
(early registration closes on July 15, 2026)


VENUE & DATES
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Sapienza University of Rome, Main Campus (Città Universitaria)
Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy

MAIN CONFERENCE: September 14–16, 2026
WORKSHOPS: September 17–18, 2026


CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
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KEYNOTES 
  The conference features three distinguished keynote speakers:

  Paul Syverson
    - Inventor of Onion Routing (foundational to Tor)
    - Mathematician at U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
    - 2012 Foreign Policy Top 100 Global Thinker
    - 2014 ACM Fellow
    - Focus: Traffic-secure communications, privacy, anonymity

  Adrian Perrig
    - Professor at ETH Zurich
    - Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University
    - CyLab Fellow
    - Leading the Network Security research group
    - 2017 ACM Fellow
    - 4× IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy Test of Time Awards
    - Focus: Secure internet architecture design and deployment

  [Third Keynote TBD]


COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL PROGRAM
  • Vetted peer-reviewed research papers
  • Invited talks from security leaders
  • Interactive technical sessions
  • Presentation of cutting-edge solutions
  • Discussion of emerging threats and defenses


SPECIALIZED WORKSHOPS
  Each workshop provides focused discussion on specialized topics and emerging
  trends in the security landscape. 17 workshops covering diverse security topics including:
    • Security and Artificial Intelligence (SecAI)
    • Machine Learning Security (HotDiSec, LLMSec)
    • Industrial Control Systems & Cyber-Physical Systems (CyberICPS, CPS4CIP)
    • Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Security (CBT)
    • Privacy Technologies & Data Protection (DPM)
    • Intrusion Detection Systems (Anubis)
    • Active Defense & Deception (AD&D)
    • Hardware Security (HS3)
    • Critical Infrastructure Security (CPS4CIP)
    • And many more...



PRE-CONFERENCE TUTORIALS
  Learn directly from experts on cutting-edge security topics through hands-on
  tutorials held before the main conference.


RESEARCH PRESENTATION AREAS
  A complete list of accepted papers is available on the website.
  The conference covers a broad range of security topics:
    • Access Control & Identity Management
    • Anonymity & Privacy Technologies
    • Artificial Intelligence for Security
    • Cyber Attack Detection & Response
    • Database & Web Security
    • Digital Forensics
    • Formal Methods for Security
    • Hardware Security
    • Information Flow Control
    • IoT & Cyber-Physical Systems Security
    • Machine Learning Security
    • Malware Analysis
    • Network Security
    • Software Security
    • Systems Security
    • Trustworthy Computing
    • Usable Security
    • And more...


WHY ATTEND ESORICS 2026?
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  ✓ Network with 500+ international security researchers and practitioners
  ✓ Hear from world leaders in security research and innovation
  ✓ Discover the latest breakthroughs in systems security and privacy
  ✓ Participate in specialized workshops on emerging topics
  ✓ Exchange ideas with leading academic and industrial organizations
  ✓ Explore career opportunities and collaborations
  ✓ Enjoy the vibrant culture and history of Rome
  ✓ Stay current with the state-of-the-art in computer security


ROME - A WORLD-CLASS DESTINATION
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Beyond the technical program, enjoy:
  • Historic city center with world-famous landmarks
  • Excellent dining and cultural attractions
  • Easy accessibility from across Europe
  • Well-developed public transportation
  • Student-friendly city with numerous accommodations
  • Rich history spanning over 2,000 years


TRAVEL & LOGISTICS
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Information on traveling to Rome, accommodations, and visa requirements
is available on the conference website: https://esorics2026.org/

The conference website provides detailed guidance on:
  • Getting to Rome
  • Public transportation
  • Hotel accommodations
  • Visa requirements for international attendees


STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
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Special programs for students:
  • Student Conference Grants
  • Networking opportunities with leading researchers
  • Career development sessions
  • Potential travel support


SPONSORS & PARTNERS
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ESORICS 2026 is supported by:
  • Sapienza University of Rome
  • Springer (proceedings partner & best paper sponsor)
  • Leading research institutions and organizations
  • International security community partners

Contact for General Information: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>

IMPORTANT LINKS
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Main Website:
https://esorics2026.org/

Student Grants:
https://esorics2026.org//call-for/student-conference-grants

Registration:
https://esorics2026.org//attend/registration


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We look forward to welcoming you to ESORICS 2026 in Rome!

ESORICS 2026 | Sapienza University of Rome, Italy | September 14–18, 2026
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