CFP - 3rd BuildSEC 2026 Conference [09-11 D ecember 2026 - University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka​ ]

CALL FOR PAPERS

THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

BuildSEC'26

Building a Secure & Empowered Cyberspace

IEEE TECHNICAL CO-SPONSORSHIP

09 – 11 December 2026   |   Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Dear Authors and Researchers,

Greetings.

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We invite you to submit your original research contributions to the 3rd BuildSEC'26 Conference- Building a Secure & Empowered Cyberspace, to be held from 09 - 11 December 2026 at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

The conference brings together researchers, academics, industry professionals, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss emerging challenges, innovations, and practical solutions in cybersecurity, privacy, AI security, and secure digital technologies.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

  *   Conference: BuildSEC'26 - Building a Secure & Empowered Cyberspace


  *   Dates: 09 - 11 December 2026


  *   Venue: Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka


  *   Website: <https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/nbFnCr81nyt6A19Krt7f6Zh4EX0E?domain=buildsec.org/> www.buildsec.org<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/nbFnCr81nyt6A19Krt7f6Zh4EX0E?domain=buildsec.org/>


  *   Submission Portal: <https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Vx_WCvl1rKi4W2XmECXhlxhQsR3u?domain=buildsec26.edas.info> EDAS – BuildSEC'26<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/D_ObCANpgjCV9nY0WT8h9mhGFbvw?domain=buildsec26.edas.info>

IMPORTANT DATES

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Paper Registration Deadline

01 September 2026

Paper Submission Deadline

08 September 2026

Notification of Acceptance

08 October 2026

Camera-Ready Submission

15 October 2026

Conference Dates

09 - 11 December 2026

TECHNICAL SPONSORSHIP

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IEEE Sri Lanka Section

Approved

IEEE Sri Lanka Section SIGHT

Approved

IEEE Computer Society Sri Lanka Chapter

Approved


TOPICS OF INTEREST (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

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◆  Critical Infrastructure Security

◆  IoT Security

◆  Cloud Security

◆  Network and Wireless Security

◆  Cryptography and Post-Quantum Security

◆  Secure Software Development

◆  Digital Forensics and Incident Response

◆  Blockchain Security and Privacy

◆  AI and Machine Learning Security

◆  Generative AI and LLM Security

◆  Privacy-Preserving Technologies

◆  Ransomware Countermeasures

◆  Hardware and Firmware Security

◆  Risk Management and Cybersecurity Policies

◆  Scam Detection and Prevention

◆  Software Safety, Reliability & Usable Security

SUBMISSION CATEGORIES

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Full Regular Papers

08 Pages

Short Papers

06 Pages

Work-in-Progress Papers

04 Pages

PUBLICATION

All accepted and presented papers will be published in the BuildSEC 2026 Conference Proceedings and submitted to IEEE Xplore® for publication and indexing, subject to IEEE approval and compliance requirements.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

General Chairs

  *   Prof. Sri Paramaswaran, General Co-Chair, University of Sydney


  *   Prof. Roshan G. Ragel, General Co-Chair / Chair, Local Arrangements, University of Peradeniya

Technical Program Committee

  *   Dr. Suranga Seneviratne, TPC Chair, University of Sydney


  *   Prof. Shantha Fernando, TPC Co-Chair, University of Moratuwa

Publications

  *   Dr. Deepak Mishra, Publications Co-Chair, University of Sydney


  *   Dr. Upul Jayasinghe, Publications Co-Chair, University of Peradeniya

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Prof. Muttukrishnan Rajarajan

  *   Professor of Security Engineering and Director, Institute for Cyber Security, University of London


  *   Presentation Mode: In Person

Prof. N. Asokan

  *   Professor, David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo


  *   Presentation Mode: Online

Please circulate this email and the attached conference flyer to your colleagues, research groups, and professional networks.

We warmly encourage you and your colleagues to submit your latest research work and participate in BuildSEC'26.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to your valuable contributions and participation.

Kind regards,

Prof. Roshan G. Ragel
General Co-Chair - BuildSEC 2026
Consultant CEO | Lanka Education And Research Network (LEARN<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/at24CwV1vMfPLApMvu9iG6hJ9siH?domain=learn.ac.lk/>)

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BuildSec Conference 2026
Building a Secure & Empowered Cyberspace

Host: University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Website: www.buildsec.org<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/kJbgCxngwOfBJ9O6LcwsEGhyvk1x?domain=buildsec.org>


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