SINCONF 2026
18th International Conference on Security of Information and Networks
About the Conference
SIN'26 provides an excellent international forum for sharing knowledge and results in theory, methodology and applications of security in information and networks. The conference seeks original contributions in cryptographic algorithms, security schemes, AI security, cloud security, IoT security and network security.
IEEE Record #71704 · indexed in Scopus and IEEE Xplore.
Important Dates
Call for Papers
SIN'26 seeks original contributions in all areas of information and network security. Submissions must be original, unpublished work not under simultaneous review elsewhere. Papers, special sessions, tutorials and workshops addressing all aspects of security in information and networks are welcome.
Paper Submission
Submissions undergo a double-blind review process by at least three international experts. Target acceptance rate is approximately 35%.
Registration & Fees
Keynote Speakers
Full Professor and University Research Chair in AI-Enabled Secure Networking for Smart Critical Infrastructures at the University of Ottawa; founding director of the SCVIC and NEXTCON labs. Co-author of 300+ peer-reviewed publications and among the top 2% cited scientists in telecommunications and networking (Stanford). Recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal (2025).
Professor at the Institute of Computer Science, University of Tartu, Estonia. BSc in Mathematics (Computer Science) from Ege University (2004); MSc and PhD in Cryptography from Middle East Technical University (2008, 2010). Research interests: post-quantum cryptography, algorithms and complexity, computations in finite fields, risk assessment, avionics cybersecurity and IoT security.
Chair / Professor in Digital Engineering for Future Technologies at the University of York, with a part-time professorship in Energy Informatics at NTNU, Norway. His research sits at the intersection of cyber-physical-social systems, digital engineering and energy informatics — incorporating artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital twins and cyber law. BEng in Electrical Engineering from Yıldız Technical University (2000); MSc and PhD from the University of Kassel, Germany (2005, 2010).
Workshops
Held in conjunction with SINCONF 2026. Workshop Description The International Workshop on Trustworthy and Secure Embedded AI provides a forum for researchers and practitioners to present advances in securing AI-powered embedded, edge, IoT and cyber-physical systems. Topics include robust, privacy-preserving, explainable and trustworthy AI for resource-constrained environments. Topics of Interest Trustworthy Embedded AI · Adversarial Machine Learning · Generative and Agentic AI Security · TinyML Security · Federated and Split Learning · Secure AI Inference · Trusted Execution Environments · AI Model Watermarking · Blockchain for Embedded AI · Post-Quantum Cryptography · Edge AI Security · Secure Robotics and Autonomous Systems · Industrial IoT Security · Explainable AI · Secure Digital Twins · Zero Trust Architectures Important Dates Paper Submission: 09 August 2026 · Notification: 1 September 2026 · Camera-ready: 15 September 2026 · Workshop: 14–16 October 2026 Submission Papers are submitted through the main SINCONF 2026 submission system (Microsoft CMT) — the same system and process as the main track. Workshop Chairs Dr. Omar Cheikhrouhou (University of Sfax, Tunisia) · Dr. Anis Koubaa (Alfaisal University, Saudi Arabia) · Dr. Aymen Abid (University of Sfax, Tunisia) · Dr. Raida Hentati (University of Sfax, Tunisia)
Held in conjunction with SINCONF 2026. Aims and Scope Recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have led to the emergence of Agentic AI—autonomous intelligent systems capable of perceiving their environment, reasoning, planning, collaborating with other agents, and taking actions to achieve complex goals with minimal human intervention. Agentic AI is expected to play a transformative role in the next generation of cyber-physical systems (CPS), enabling intelligent decision-making across smart cities, industrial automation, healthcare, transportation, energy systems, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Despite its enormous potential, deploying Agentic AI in safety- and mission-critical environments presents significant challenges. Autonomous agents must operate in dynamic and uncertain environments while satisfying stringent requirements for security, trustworthiness, robustness, transparency, explainability, privacy, resilience, and regulatory compliance. Furthermore, the integration of foundation models, multimodal AI, edge intelligence, and distributed multi-agent systems introduces new opportunities as well as emerging threats that require innovative solutions. This workshop aims to bring together researchers, engineers, and practitioners from academia and industry to present the latest advances in trustworthy Agentic AI for cyber-physical systems and smart environments. We welcome original research articles, comprehensive review papers, and application-oriented studies addressing theoretical foundations, novel algorithms, system architectures, real-world deployments, benchmarks, and experimental evaluations. Topics of Interest Agentic Artificial Intelligence: Autonomous AI agents · Intelligent autonomous systems · Goal-oriented AI agents · Multi-agent systems · Collaborative and cooperative AI · Agent orchestration and coordination · AI planning and reasoning · Embodied AI · Agentic workflows · Autonomous decision-making Trustworthy AI: Explainable and interpretable AI · Responsible AI · Trustworthy AI frameworks · Fairness and bias mitigation · AI transparency · AI safety and assurance · Robust and reliable AI · AI governance and compliance · Human-in-the-loop AI · Ethical AI for autonomous systems Cybersecurity for Agentic AI: AI-driven cyber defense · Autonomous intrusion detection and prevention · Intelligent threat detection · AI-powered security operations · Cyber threat intelligence · Adversarial machine learning · Secure AI agents · AI model security · Prompt injection and jailbreak defenses · Privacy-preserving AI · Federated and distributed security Cyber-Physical Systems: Intelligent cyber-physical systems · Smart manufacturing and Industry 5.0 · Industrial IoT security · Digital twins · Intelligent monitoring and control · Critical infrastructure protection · Autonomous industrial systems · CPS resilience · Predictive maintenance · Secure sensing and actuation Smart Environments: Smart cities · Smart buildings · Smart homes · Intelligent transportation systems · Connected and autonomous vehicles · Smart healthcare · Precision agriculture · Environmental monitoring · Smart energy systems · Public safety applications Edge Intelligence and Networking: Edge AI · Edge-cloud collaboration · Fog computing · TinyML · AI-enabled wireless sensor networks · AI for 5G and 6G networks · AI-native networking · Software-defined networking · Network slicing · Intelligent resource management 5G, Beyond 5G, and 6G Intelligent Networks: AI-native 5G and 6G networks · Agentic AI for 5G/6G network management · AI-driven network orchestration · Intelligent Radio Access Networks (RAN) · Open RAN (O-RAN) security · Network slicing security · AI-enabled mobile edge computing · Semantic communications · Digital twins for 5G/6G networks · Intelligent resource allocation · Secure wireless communications Foundation Models and Large AI Models: Large Language Models for CPS · Foundation models for IoT · Vision-language models · Multimodal AI · Retrieval-augmented generation for cyber-physical applications · Domain-specific foundation models · Efficient model adaptation · Small language models at the edge Learning and Optimization: Reinforcement learning · Online and continual learning · Self-supervised learning · Transfer learning · Federated learning · Distributed optimization · Multi-objective optimization · Swarm intelligence · Evolutionary computation Emerging Applications: Intelligent robotics · UAV and drone systems · Digital healthcare · Autonomous transportation · Smart agriculture · Environmental sustainability · Disaster management · Intelligent surveillance · Space and satellite systems · Intelligent logistics Important Dates Paper Submission: 09 August 2026 · Notification: 1 September 2026 · Camera-ready: 15 September 2026 · Workshop: 14–16 October 2026 Submission Information Papers are submitted through the main SINCONF 2026 submission system (Microsoft CMT) — the same system and process as the main track. Prospective authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts that are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Both methodological contributions and application-driven studies with strong experimental validation are encouraged. Review articles that provide comprehensive insights into emerging research directions are also welcome. We look forward to receiving your contributions and to advancing the state of the art in trustworthy Agentic AI for cyber-physical systems and smart environments. Guest Editors Omar Cheikhrouhou (University of Sfax, Tunisia) · Jorge Scmidth (Digital Factory Vorarlberg GmbH, Dornbirn, Austria) · Ouissem Ben Fredj (Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technologies, University of Kairouan, Tunisia) · Khaleel Mershad (Lebanese American University, Lebanon)
Held in conjunction with SINCONF 2026. The programme will be announced.
Trainings
Guidelines & Visa
Visa information for international participants attending SIN 2026 in Türkiye. All participants must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned entry date, with at least one blank page for stamps. Türkiye's visa policy depends on your nationality and passport type; conference attendance generally falls under tourism or business (conference / seminar / meeting), allowing short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period in most cases.
Visa-exempt nationalities: citizens of many countries (most EU / Schengen states, the UK, USA ordinary passports, Japan, South Korea, and many others) may enter without a visa for short stays — a valid passport is enough.
e-Visa: nationals of many countries can obtain a single- or multiple-entry e-Visa online at evisa.gov.tr (usually within minutes, 24/7). Requirements: a valid passport, an email address and a credit/debit card. Print or save the e-Visa PDF and present it at entry. e-Visa is not valid for work or study.
Sticker (embassy) visa: if you are not eligible for exemption or e-Visa, apply through the nearest Turkish Embassy/Consulate via the pre-application system at konsolosluk.gov.tr. Processing can take weeks to months — apply early.
Invitation letter: many embassies appreciate (some require) an official invitation letter from the organizers. Contact the conference secretariat early with your full name, passport number, presentation details, dates and venue; some letters are issued only after registration/payment.
Start the visa process at least 2–3 months before travel. Always verify with the official sources (mfa.gov.tr and evisa.gov.tr) closer to your travel date.
