aims to bring together cryptography researchers with developers implementing cryptography in real-world systems. The conference goal is to strengthen the dialogue between these two communities. Topics covered focus on uses of cryptography in real-world environments such as the Internet, the cloud, and embedded devices.

The programme consists of invited and contributed talks.

The contributed talks are selected using light touch review by a committee consisting of members of the steering committee and invited reviewers.

The invited talks are selected by the steering committee. However, you can make us aware of people you think we should invite by filling in our form.

Since 2018 the is organized by the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR).