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SAC 2026 Call for Papers
Official deadlines & important dates
When is the SAC 2026 deadline?
Data last updated: Jun 10, 2026
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About SAC 2026
SAC 2026 (Selected Areas in Cryptography) is a leading conference focused on cybersecurity, privacy, and cryptography. This edition takes place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (August 24-28, 2026). Researchers can track the SAC 2026 deadline with live countdowns, export to Google Calendar, and manage their submission workflow using PaperPilot.
Frequently asked questions
When was the SAC 2026 paper submission deadline?
The SAC 2026 paper submission deadline was 2025-05-11 23:59:59 (AoE). This is a historical record — the deadline has already passed. The deadline is Anywhere on Earth (AoE), i.e. UTC-12, so it has not passed until the time has elapsed in every time zone on the planet — practically, you have until the end of that calendar day in the very last location on Earth, which buys a little buffer over your own local clock. For the authoritative wording and any updates, always check the official SAC 2026 call for papers.
Where was SAC 2026 held?
SAC 2026 was held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on August 24-28, 2026. The full name of the event is Selected Areas in Cryptography. SAC 2026 is rated ICORE Multiconference, CCF C, CORE B, a useful signal of the venue's selectivity and standing in Security when you decide where to submit. Use the live countdown on this page to plan your submission and travel, and add the key dates to your calendar in one click. For the venue, registration and any location changes, see the official SAC 2026 call for papers.
What are the SAC 2026 important dates?
SAC 2026 key dates: paper submission deadline was 2025-05-11 23:59:59 (AoE); conference dates August 24-28, 2026. The deadline is Anywhere on Earth (AoE), i.e. UTC-12, so it has not passed until the time has elapsed in every time zone on the planet — practically, you have until the end of that calendar day in the very last location on Earth, which buys a little buffer over your own local clock. Dates can change as the program is finalized, so confirm against the official SAC 2026 call for papers before you rely on them. You can export every date on this page to .ics or Google Calendar in one click.
How is SAC 2026 ranked?
SAC 2026 is rated ICORE Multiconference, CCF C, CORE B. ICORE/CORE (the CORE Conference Ranking, 2026 edition) grades venues from A* (flagship) through A, B and C; CCF is the China Computer Federation's parallel A/B/C rating. That places SAC among the more selective venues within Security, which is one reason its deadlines fill calendars early. The conference was held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on August 24-28, 2026. Rankings are only one input when choosing where to submit — also weigh fit, audience and timing. See the official SAC 2026 call for papers for scope and topics.