Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- The 24th Theory of Cryptography Conference focuses on mathematical foundations of secure computation, encryption and privacy.
- Organized by the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR), the leading body for cryptographic research.
- Co-located with FOCS 2026, enabling cross-pollination with the broader theoretical computer science community.
- Designed for academic researchers, graduate students, cryptographers and industry R&D professionals.
- Student stipends and financial support available to encourage emerging researcher participation.
About the Conference
TCC 2026 is the 24th edition of the Theory of Cryptography Conference, organized by the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR). The four-day event takes place November 10 to 13, 2026, at NYU’s Kimmel Center for University Life in New York City. TCC serves as a primary venue for presenting new results in theoretical cryptography, with an emphasis on rigorous mathematical approaches and formal models.
Core Research Areas
The conference covers foundational aspects of cryptographic security, including theoretical cryptography, secure computation, encryption schemes, privacy and cryptographic protocols. Research presented at TCC typically addresses the design, analysis and formal verification of cryptographic systems, contributing to the mathematical frameworks that underpin practical security implementations.
Co-Location with FOCS 2026
TCC 2026 is co-located with FOCS 2026 (Foundations of Computer Science), a major theoretical computer science conference. This arrangement creates opportunities for interdisciplinary engagement between cryptography researchers and the wider theoretical computer science community.
Who Should Attend
The conference is intended for academic researchers, professors, research scientists, PhD students, cryptographers and security engineers working in research institutions, universities and industry R&D departments. Attendees benefit from exposure to the latest theoretical advances and collaboration opportunities on foundational research questions in cryptography.