Come be part of Cedarcrypt, our historic new initiative to grow cryptography research, development and representation in the Levant region.
For too long, the global cryptography community has concentrated its major events in a handful of locations, leaving entire regions underrepresented in the conversations that shape our digital future. Cedarcrypt is here to change that.
What is Cedarcrypt?
This July 13-16, 2026, we’re bringing together researchers, practitioners, and students at the American University of Beirut’s Mediterraneo campus in Paphos, Cyprus, for four days of intensive learning, knowledge sharing, and community building. From secure messaging protocols to post-quantum cryptography, from zero-knowledge proofs to formal verification, Cedarcrypt aims to cover the full spectrum of applied cryptography.
Cedarcrypt is about planting a flag and telling the world that real cryptography work can and does emerge from our region. We aim to create a space where the next generation of cryptographers from the Levant and beyond can learn from established experts, present their own research, and forge connections that will shape their careers.
Call for Submissions
We need you to make this happen. We’re seeking:
- Workshop leaders to teach hands-on skills.
- Lecturers to share foundational and cutting-edge knowledge.
- Researchers to present their latest work.
Whether you’re a seasoned professor or an early-career researcher with fresh ideas, there’s a place for you at Cedarcrypt.
Cedarcrypt welcomes submissions across the full spectrum of applied cryptography. We’re particularly interested in work on secure messaging protocols and the challenges of building private communication systems at scale, as well as the rapidly evolving field of post-quantum cryptography as the community prepares for a post-quantum world. Zero-knowledge proofs and their applications in privacy-preserving systems are also a key area of focus.
Beyond these core topics, we encourage submissions on formal verification of cryptographic implementations, secure implementation practices that bridge the gap between theoretical security and real-world code, and privacy technologies more broadly. If your work touches on how cryptography is built, deployed, or analyzed in practice, we want to hear from you.
The Venue
Paphos, Cyprus offers a unique setting for Cedarcrypt. This UNESCO World Heritage city combines world-class beaches with a rich cultural heritage dating back thousands of years. The AUB Mediterraneo campus provides modern facilities in the heart of this historic city, with direct flights available from major European cities.
Get Involved
This is the first edition of what we intend to become an annual tradition. Come be part of our history! Help us build something that will inspire and empower cryptographers for years to come.
Visit cedarcrypt.org to learn more and submit your proposal.