Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- The 29th Information Security Conference (ISC 2026) focuses on both foundational theory and practical applications in information security research.
- Designed for academic researchers, industry professionals, government representatives, and PhD students working in cybersecurity and cryptography.
- Proceedings will be published by Springer in the Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) series.
- Organized by the SUSHI research group at the IRISA laboratory, with support from sponsors including Anssi, Inria, CNRS, HP, and Arm.
About the Conference
ISC 2026 is an established international research conference now in its 29th year. The event brings together contributions from academia, industry, and government to address technical challenges in information security. It will be held in person at the Inria convention center, Rennes University, France.
The conference format includes keynote presentations, peer-reviewed paper sessions, and networking opportunities. The SUSHI research group at IRISA serves as the organizing body.
Research Focus
The technical program covers all aspects of information security, from cryptography and secure systems to emerging paradigms. ISC 2026 emphasizes research with direct relevance to real-world systems and applications, bridging the gap between theoretical advances and practical security challenges.
Who Should Attend
The conference serves security researchers, university faculty, PhD students, R&D engineers, security architects, and policy makers. Attendees typically come from academic institutions, government research bodies, and organizations with dedicated cybersecurity functions.
Supporting Organizations
ISC 2026 is supported by a range of academic and industry sponsors, including PTCC, PEPR, HP, SequoIA, Anssi, Cyberschool, Arm, CentraleSupélec, Inria, IRISA, and CNRS.