Your chance to be part of a historic event for cryptography education in the Levant is still open! The CFP for Cedarcrypt, the most ambitious and exciting cryptography event in the Levant region in recent memory, has a deadline of April 10 and we still have room in the program. If you've been meaning to submit a talk, workshop, or research presentation, now's the time. We want hands-on workshops, lectures on both foundational and real-world topics, and research talks including work in progress. Topics range from post-quantum crypto and ZK proofs to secure implementation and protocol verification. We're also still actively seeking sponsors. Sponsorship funds student stipends directly — it's how we make the event accessible to grad students and early-career researchers worldwide. If your organization is in this space, let's talk. Accepted speakers get travel support, free registration, and accommodation help. July 13–16, Paphos, Cyprus. Join us in making a real difference in how real-world cryptography is taught in the Levant! Come meet and engage with excited new students! cedarcrypt.org

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. This July 13-16, 2026, we're bringing together researchers, practitioners, and students at the American University of Beirut - 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. Cedarcrypt aims 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. 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, and 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. 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. Our call for proposals is open: submit your workshop or talk, or simply learn more about Cedarcrypt at cedarcrypt.org!