8th Conference on Blockchain Research & Applications for Innovative Networks and Services

BRAINS 2026

Date 13-16 October 2026
Location Florence, Italy
Format In Person

About this Conference

A conference dedicated to advances in decentralized technologies like Web3, Blockchain, and Distributed Ledger Technologies. The conference explores how these technologies can make networks and services more secure while enabling new distributed business models.

Call for Papers

Submissions must be original, English-language papers in IEEE Two-Column Conference Format. Full Papers: max 8 pages (10 with references), Short Papers: max 4 pages, Poster Papers: max 2 pages. Double-blind peer review process. Student track available. Papers covering blockchain technologies, decentralized systems, DeFi, and related interdisciplinary topics are welcome.

Important Dates

  • Full Paper Submission May 17, 2026
  • Notification July 1, 2026
  • Camera Ready July 31, 2026
  • Conference dates 13-16 October 2026