Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- IEEE-sponsored technical symposium covering physical, cyber, and electronic security technologies
- Addresses critical infrastructure protection, AI-driven threat detection, biometrics, blockchain, and quantum security
- Designed for security researchers, engineers, academics, and defense professionals
- Features technical presentations, keynotes, and a special issue in IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine
- Held October 14 to 16, 2026, at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
About the Conference
The 58th Annual International Carnahan Conference on Security Technology (ICCST 2026) is a long-running technical symposium sponsored by the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society (AESS). Now in its 58th year, the conference brings together researchers, industry professionals, and practitioners to present developments in security research, systems engineering, testing, evaluation, and real-world case studies.
The three-day event takes place at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Spain. The programme includes technical presentations, keynote sessions, and networking opportunities. Selected papers will be published in a special issue of the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine focusing on advances in physical, cyber, and intelligent systems security.
Technical Focus Areas
ICCST 2026 covers a broad range of security disciplines, reflecting the convergence of physical and digital protection systems. Core topics include access control, identity management, biometrics, and cryptography. The conference also examines advanced video systems, automatic monitoring, and threat recognition technologies.
Emerging technology tracks address artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in security, computer vision, robotics, and drone systems. Sessions on blockchain, quantum technologies, and nanotechnology explore their roles in next-generation security architectures. Additional coverage includes electronic warfare, game theory applications, and virtual and augmented reality for security training and operations.
Critical Infrastructure and Transportation Security
A significant portion of the conference addresses protection of critical infrastructure, with dedicated sessions on airport and transportation security. Topics include emergency operations, infrastructure protection strategies, and the integration of intelligent systems to detect and mitigate both cyber and physical threats.
Who Should Attend
The conference serves security engineers, research scientists, systems architects, cybersecurity analysts, and R&D managers working in aerospace, defense, transportation, and technology sectors. Academic participants include university professors and students engaged in security research. Government and defense officials involved in security policy and procurement will also find relevant content. The event emphasises industry-academic collaboration, making it suitable for those seeking to bridge research and practical implementation.