Full Papers
Submitted through two cycles with deadlines in November 2025 and March 2026; includes peer-reviewed research contributions.
Security/CORE B
WiSec 2026
ACM Conference on Security and Privacy in Wireless and Mobile Networks
ACM WiSec 2026 is the 19th annual conference dedicated to security and privacy in wireless and mobile networks, mobile platforms, the Internet of Things, cyber-physical systems, usable security, biometrics, and cryptography. Sponsored by CISPA Helmholtz Center and ACM SIGSAC, it brings together researchers, industry professionals, and government experts to share cutting-edge advances in cybersecurity.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Full paper
March 4, 2026
AoE
Conference timeline
Submission and decisions
Full paperKey deadline
March 4, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Artifacts
Companion submissions for reproducibility, with separate deadlines following the main paper cycles.
Posters and Demos
Presentations of ongoing or preliminary work with a submission deadline in April 2026.
Workshop Proposals
Proposals for co-located workshops with a submission deadline in February 2026.
Workshop Papers
Papers submitted to co-located workshops with a submission deadline in March 2026.
WiseML Papers
Papers for the WiseML 2026 workshop, with a submission deadline in April 2026.
Research areas in scope
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Research Topics
Security and privacy in wireless and mobile networksMobile software platformsInternet of Things (IoT)Cyber-physical systemsUsable security and privacyBiometricsCryptography
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions are reviewed in two cycles with distinct deadlines.
- Author registration is mandatory by May 5, 2026 (firm deadline).
- Travel grants are available for PhD-holders who have co-authored an accepted paper and have registered for the conference.
- Travel grant reimbursements apply only to expenses incurred after grant approval.
- Artifacts must be submitted separately from main papers with their own deadlines.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
Last verified September 9, 2026