Call for Presentations
FIPS ‘n’ Chips invites presentation proposals from researchers, practitioners, developers, testers, validators, certifiers, policymakers, and students who are passionate about advancing the state of cryptography and cryptographic assurance.
Our goal is to create a unique forum where academia, industry, government, and testing laboratories can exchange ideas, share experiences, and discuss the future of cryptographic technologies, standards, validation programs, and real-world applications.
We welcome submissions from both seasoned professionals and first-time presenters. The conference values practical experience as much as theoretical innovation and encourages contributions that bridge research and practice.
Why Submit?
Selected presenters will have the opportunity to share their expertise with a diverse audience of cryptographic module developers, security engineers, validation professionals, researchers, government representatives, and certification experts.
As a token of appreciation:
- Accepted presenters receive complimentary conference registration.
- Authors of submissions that are not accepted will receive a $100 discount coupon toward conference registration.
- Outstanding presentations may be invited for inclusion in a future volume of the Tasting Cryptography: FIPS ‘n’ Chips book series.
Topics of Interest
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Security Lessons Learned
- Case studies of security breaches that could have been prevented through proper use of cryptography
- Analysis of cryptographic failures and implementation mistakes
- Lessons learned from real-world security incidents
Cryptographic Research and Innovation
- Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
- Lightweight Cryptography
- Homomorphic Encryption and Privacy-Preserving Technologies
- Emerging cryptographic primitives and protocols
- Applied cryptographic research
Standards and Compliance
- NIST cryptographic standards and guidelines
- FIPS 140-3 and cryptographic module validation
- ISO/IEC 19790 and future validation frameworks
- Cryptographic algorithm transitions and migrations
- Standards development and adoption
Cryptographic Engineering
- Software implementations of cryptography
- Firmware implementations of cryptography
- Hardware implementations of cryptography
- Secure key management and cryptographic architectures
- Performance, interoperability, and deployment considerations
Getting Cryptography Right
- Common implementation pitfalls
- Secure development practices
- Verification and validation methodologies
- Challenges in deploying cryptography at scale
Testing and Assurance
- Third-party testing experiences
- Benefits and challenges of independent validation
- Security testing methodologies
- Lessons learned from certification programs
Cryptography and Artificial Intelligence
- Cryptography in the era of AI
- Protecting AI systems with cryptographic technologies
- Secure AI infrastructure and trustworthy AI
- Using AI to assist cryptographic design, implementation, testing, and validation
- Opportunities and risks at the intersection of AI and cryptography
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should consist of a 1–2 page extended abstract (references excluded from the page count).
To preserve the integrity of the review process, submissions should be prepared for double-blind review and must not contain information that directly identifies the author(s), organization(s), or affiliation(s).
The abstract should clearly describe:
- The problem being addressed
- The proposed solution, approach, or key insight
- Supporting evidence, practical experience, research results, or lessons learned
- The anticipated audience takeaways
- A proposed outline of the presentation
Submissions emphasizing practical experiences, real-world deployments, validation efforts, and lessons learned are particularly encouraged.
Review Process
All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process.
Reviewers will evaluate submissions based on:
- Relevance to the conference themes
- Technical quality and accuracy
- Originality and significance
- Practical value to attendees
- Quality of supporting evidence or experience
- Clarity of presentation and organization
The program committee seeks a balanced program representing both academic research and industry practice.
Important Dates
| Milestone | Date |
| Submission Deadline | August 1, 2026 |
| Acceptance Notification | September 1, 2026 |
| Conference Dates | October 26–27, 2026 |
Questions?
For questions regarding submissions, presentation formats, or the review process, please contact:
We look forward to receiving your submission and welcoming you to Austin for FIPS ‘n’ Chips 2026.
