About us

The 24th escar Europe 2026 is an automotive cyber security conference. The program will include invited talks and submitted papers in security-related areas such as Cyber Security Management Systems, Security Technologies for systems and subsystems, Offensive Security, Security in Software-Defined Vehicles, Architectures for securing specific vehicle applications, Automotive security engineering, Secure and privacy-friendly use of AI, and future security technologies.

Important Dates

Sun, May 10, 2026

Abstract registration deadline

Sun, May 10, 2026

Submission deadline

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

Acceptance notification

Mon, Aug 31, 2026

Final paper due

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Cyber Security Management Systems

Security Technologies for systems and subsystems

Offensive Security

Security in Software-Defined Vehicles

Architectures for securing specific vehicle applications

Automotive security engineering

Secure and privacy-friendly use of AI and machine learning in automotive contexts

Future security technologies and their application to automotive systems

Further automotive- and security-related topics

Call for Papers Description

Theoretical /scientific articles, case studies and descriptions of real-world experiences are all welcome. Two types of submissions are possible: 1. SCIENTIFIC TRACK (up to 15 pages, full peer-review). 2. PRESENTATION AND TRACK INDUSTRY (two- to three-page description, industry/academia/stakeholder contributions).