Training Description
Key Takeaways
- Focuses on novel public-key cryptosystems and real-world security challenges
- Brings together leading researchers and practitioners in cryptography
- Covers both theoretical and applied aspects of public-key cryptography
- Features paper presentations, invited talks, and discussions on emerging topics
- Addresses privacy, post-quantum security, blockchain, and advanced cryptographic protocols
The 13th ACM Asia Public-Key Cryptography Workshop (APKC 2026) is a premier academic event dedicated to advancing the field of public-key cryptography. Held alongside the ACM ASIA Conference on Computer and Communications Security, this workshop serves as a vital platform for the exchange of innovative ideas and research findings among experts in cryptography and cybersecurity.
Workshop Overview
APKC 2026 is designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among academic researchers, cryptographers, security engineers, and graduate students. The event emphasizes the development and evaluation of novel public-key cryptosystems that address current and future security needs in data processing, privacy, and secure communications.
Participants will engage in a series of paper presentations and invited talks, highlighting both foundational research and practical applications. The workshop encourages the submission of original contributions as well as systematization of knowledge papers that contextualize and evaluate existing research in the field.
Main Topics and Themes
The workshop covers a broad spectrum of topics within public-key cryptography. Key areas include applied cryptography, provably-secure primitives and protocols, key management, privacy-preserving computations, and cryptographic protocols for blockchains and cryptocurrencies.
Other significant themes are multi-party computations, card-based protocols, homomorphic encryption, post-quantum cryptography, digital signatures, system security, and attribute-based or functional cryptography. Fast implementations and the evaluation of cryptographic systems are also central to the event’s agenda.
Audience and Impact
APKC 2026 attracts a specialized audience, including cryptography researchers, security architects, professors, PhD students, and R&D engineers from universities, research institutes, and technology companies. The workshop provides a unique opportunity for attendees to stay informed about the latest advancements, network with peers, and contribute to the ongoing development of secure and privacy-preserving technologies.
By addressing technical and strategic challenges in public-key cryptography, APKC 2026 plays a crucial role in shaping the future of cybersecurity and privacy in an increasingly digital world.