Call for Papers 18th International Conference on Security of Information and Networks (SIN 2026)
14-16 October 2026 Beykent University, Istanbul, Türkiye
SIN 2026 provides an excellent international forum for sharing knowledge and results in theory, methodology, and applications related to security in information and networks. The conference invites significant original contributions from researchers and industry practitioners working on developing cryptographic algorithms, security schemes, cryptanalysis, and various application domains in security.
The conference aims to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to present and discuss cutting-edge advancements in information and network security.
Topics of Interest (not limited to, but including):
- Security in Mobile and IoT devices
- Network Defense Tools and development platforms
- Malware Analysis
- Security and privacy in social networks
- Security in space science
- Key management and distribution
- Security in embedded systems and IoT
- Cloud and system security
- Security-aware software engineering
- Security using Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Federated Learning
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Agentic AI in security
- Security in cyber-physical systems
- Security in Blockchain
- Web and application security
- Security in biometric systems
- Privacy and trust management
- Security education and innovative curriculum
- Symmetric and asymmetric key cryptography
- Computational intelligence techniques in security
- Vehicular and Intelligent System Security
- Security in Embedded Systems
- Security ontology, models, protocols & policies
- Standards, guidelines, and certification
- Information assurance, security, and public policy
- Interoperability, service levels, and quality issues
Submission Guidelines Authors are solicited to contribute by submitting original, unpublished research papers that illustrate research results, project outputs, surveys, industrial experiences, or significant advances in the above areas.
- Papers should be submitted in IEEE format (template available on the website).
- Maximum length: typically, 6-8 pages (check website for exact limits).
- Submissions must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
- All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process.
Important Dates
- Conference Paper Submission Deadline: 01 August 2026
- Acceptance Notification: 01 September 2026
- Camera-Ready Submission: 15 September 2026
- Conference Dates: 14-16 October 2026
Online Submission System: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/SINCONF2026
This conference has been organised by Beykent University; Hasan Kalyoncu University; IEEE Blockchain Türkiye; IEEE Türkiye Section; Gazi University
Proceedings: IEEE Xplore | Scopus-indexed
Conference Website: www.sinconf.org (or specific SIN 2026 page)
Contact: [email protected]
Registration and Fees (All Participants are required to register)
- Early Registration (by 25 August 2026): Regular $300 | Student $200 | IEEE Member $275; Student Member $175;
- Late / On-site: Regular $350 | Student $225 | IEEE Member $325; Student Member $200;
- Online Participation Registration: $200
- Each Tutorial: $50 (For conference registrant)
- Group discount: 20% for 5+ persons from the same institution/company
- Registration includes coffee breaks, proceedings.
- Social events, Gala Dinner and Post-Conference Tours require extra fees.
Additional Information
- Every accepted paper must be registered and presented at the conference for inclusion in the IEEE Xplorer proceedings.
- Limited financial assistance available for qualifying participants (submit petition form via website).
- Visa Information: International participants – check requirements at https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa or https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/. Many nationalities are visa-exempt or eligible for quick e-Visa for conference/business purposes. Official invitation letters available upon request (after registration/payment). Start process early (2–3 months recommended).
Keynote Speakers
- Prof. Dr. Ümit Cali, University of York, UK
- Prof. Dr. Sedat Akleylek, University of Tartu, Estonia
- Prof. Dr. Burak Kantarci, University of Ottawa, Canada
Organizing Committee Highlights
- General Chair: Prof. Dr. Atilla Elçi, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Türkiye
- Conference Chair: Prof. Dr. Şeref Sağıroğlu, Gazi University, Türkiye
- Co-Chair: Prof. Dr. Sedat Akleylek, University of Tartu, Estonia
We invite you to submit your high-quality papers and join us in Istanbul for SIN 2026 – a premier event in information and network security!
Submit your paper via the conference submission system (details on www.sinconf.org)
We look forward to your contributions and seeing you in Istanbul!
SIN 2026 Organizing Committee