AfricaCrypt is an annual International Conference on the Theory and Applications of Cryptology. AfricaCrypt is a major scientific event that seeks to advance and promote the field of cryptology on the African continent. The conference has systematically drawn some excellent contributions to the field, and has seen many renowned researchers deliver keynote presentations. The conference has always been organized in cooperation with the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR). All accepted papers presented at the conference will be published by Springer in the LNCS series.

by International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR)
17th International Conference on Cryptology, AfricaCrypt 2026, held in Hammamet, Tunisia from July 8-10, 2026. Organized in cooperation with the IACR, with accepted papers published by Springer in the LNCS series. Latest updates include the publication of conference proceedings, announcement of the conference program, release of the accepted papers list, opening of the EasyChair submission link, announcement of a Post-Quantum Cryptography Summer School (6-7 July 2026), and an extended paper submission deadline of March 8, 2026.