Accepted Papers

The list of accepted papers will be published after the notification date.

Research Track

Papers accepted to the research track will appear here.

Short Papers

Short papers and work-in-progress submissions will be listed in this section.

Conference Program

The detailed program will be announced closer to the conference date.

Day 1 - November 11, 2026

Registration, opening ceremony, and keynote sessions.

Day 2 - November 12, 2026

Technical sessions and closing ceremony.

Keynote Speakers

We are pleased to announce our distinguished keynote speakers.

Keynote 1

Speaker and topic to be announced.

Keynote 2

Speaker and topic to be announced.

Registration

Registration will open in Summer 2026.

Registration Fees

• Early Bird (until October 1): TBD
• Regular (until November 1): TBD
• Late/On-site: TBD
• Student rates available

What's Included

Conference attendance, proceedings, lunches, coffee breaks, and conference dinner.

Important Dates

Paper Submission

• Submission of manuscripts: August 17, 2026
• Notification of acceptance: September 19, 2026
• Camera-ready version due: September 30, 2026

Conference

• Conference dates: November 11-12, 2026

Call for Papers

NordSec 2026 invites submissions on all aspects of IT security.

NordSec 2026 places a special emphasis on Security and Privacy of Agentic AI and Human-AI Systems, addressing the security, privacy, and trustworthiness challenges that arise as these systems transition from passive tools to autonomous agents capable of planning, tool use, and persistent interaction.

Topics of Interest

• Applied cryptography
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning for cybersecurity and privacy
• Blockchains
• Cloud security
• Confidential computing
• Cognitive security, disinformation, and AI-enabled manipulation
• Cryptanalysis and cryptographic protocols
• Cybercrime, warfare, and forensics
• Economic, legal, and social aspects of security and privacy
• Formal analysis
• Hardware and smart card security
• Identity and access management
• Information flow security
• Intrusion detection and mitigation
• Language-based security
• Mobile, embedded, and Internet of Things security and privacy
• Operating system security
• Post-quantum cryptography
• Privacy-enhancing technologies
• Security and privacy engineering
• Security and privacy for artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Security and privacy of agentic AI and multi-agent systems
• Security and privacy of human-AI interaction and decision-support systems
• Security certification and standardisation
• Security education and training
• Security management and audit
• Security and privacy metrics
• Security and privacy protocols
• Social engineering, phishing, and AI-driven attacks
• Software security, malware, and supply chain security
• Threat modelling and threat intelligence
• Trust, transparency, and accountability in AI systems
• Trust and identity management
• Usable security and privacy
• Vulnerability testing
• Web application security

Submission Guidelines

Papers must be submitted via EasyChair.

Format

Submissions must follow the LNCS format and should not exceed 16 pages (excluding references).

Anonymization

NordSec uses double-blind review. Submissions must be anonymized.

Submission Link

The EasyChair submission link will be available soon.

Committees

General Chairs

To be announced

Program Chairs

To be announced

Program Committee

The program committee will be announced soon.

Organizing Committee

Local arrangements by Aarhus University.

Conference Venue

NordSec 2026 will be held at Aarhus University, Denmark.

Location

The conference will take place at the main campus of Aarhus University, located in the heart of Aarhus.

Facilities

The venue offers modern conference facilities, including lecture halls, meeting rooms, and networking spaces.

Travel Information

How to get to Aarhus, Denmark.

By Air

Aarhus is served by several airports:
Aarhus Airport (AAR) has several connections to Copenhagen every day, as well as connections to other airports in Europe. It is located less than one hour by airport shuttle from Aarhus city center.
Billund Airport (BLL) has several connections to copenhagen every day as well as several other airports in Europe. It is located around one hour by airport shuttle from Aarhus city center.
Aalborg Lufthavn (AAL) has several connections to Copenhafen every day, as well as several connections to other airports in Europe. It is located aaround 1.5 hours by train from Aarhus city center.
Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is the main international hub of Denmark, with connections to many european and overseas destinations. It is located around 3.5 hours by train from Aarhus city center.

By Train

Aarhus is well connected by train from Copenhagen (approximately 3 hours) and other Danish cities.

Local Transport

Aarhus has an efficient public transport system including buses and the Aarhus Letbane (light rail).

Accommodation

Suggested hotels near the conference venue.

Hotels

• Hotel Royal - City center
• Scandic Aarhus City - Near the venue
• Comwell Aarhus - Conference hotel
• Cabinn Aarhus - Budget option

More details and potential conference rates will be announced.