International Cryptology Conference — 2026
August 17-20, 2026
University of California, Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, California, United States
Cryptography Cybersecurity
The International Cryptology Conference (CRYPTO) is the flagship North American venue of the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR), one of the four top-tier crypto conferences alongside EUROCRYPT, ASIACRYPT, and TCC. A*-ranked, CRYPTO covers public-key and symmetric cryptography, cryptographic protocols, post-quantum security, multiparty computation, zero-knowledge proofs, and the theoretical foundations of cryptographic schemes. The 46th edition takes place August 17-20, 2026, at the University of California, Santa Barbara, the conference’s traditional home. Affiliated workshops run August 15-16. Santa Barbara is served by Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) with connections via LAX and SFO; many attendees fly into LAX and drive the 2-hour scenic Highway 101 route.
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Venue
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106, United States
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Failed Approaches and Insightful Losses in Cryptology
Celebrates instructive failures and negative results in cryptology research.
Cryptography Lattices Algebra Workshop
Focuses on lattices and algebraic techniques in cryptography.
Information-Theoretic Cryptography
A co-located conference dedicated to information-theoretic aspects of cryptography, held the weekend before Crypto.
Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning
Covers cryptographic techniques for privacy-preserving machine learning.
Attacks in Cryptography
Dedicated to cryptanalysis and real-world attacks on cryptographic systems.
Our picks for International Cryptology Conference attendees
A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Practical three-star hotel on State Street north of downtown, about 10 minutes by car from UCSB and the CRYPTO venue with an...
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117, USA
Garden-courtyard motel in Goleta with free breakfast and sensible rates near the campus corridor - the budget-conscious alternative for attendees who miss...
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
401 Storke Road, Goleta, CA 93117, USA
Dependable business hotel on Storke Road, one of the closest full-service properties to UCSB - a practical pick for attendees who want...
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
1260 Channel Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Iconic Spanish Colonial five-star resort on Butterfly Beach in Montecito with a spa, ocean-view pool, and multiple restaurants, about 15 minutes east...
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Full-service four-star beachfront resort with two pools and walking-distance access to the wharf and the Funk Zone - well-suited for CRYPTO attendees...
Hotel Californian
36 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Stylish Spanish-Moroccan boutique hotel with a rooftop pool and spa at the foot of State Street, next to the Funk Zone and...
The Wayfarer Santa Barbara
12 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Boutique-meets-hostel property near the rail station with private rooms and shared dorms, a pool, and complimentary breakfast - the budget option for...
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta
5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117, USA
Hip Hilton-family hotel in Goleta with a pool scene, loaner bikes, and a laid-back California vibe, a short ride from the UCSB...