International Conference on Design of Cyber-Secure Critical Infrastructure

DCS-CI 2026

Date 2-3 September 2026
Location Bufford, USA
Venue Westwood Center, 8614 Westwood Center Drive, Tysons, VA
Format In Person

About this Conference

A conference focusing on research and practices for designing secure critical infrastructure systems, bringing together researchers and practitioners from various disciplines to address cybersecurity challenges in cyber-physical systems and critical infrastructure.

Call for Papers

The conference seeks original, high-quality contributions addressing cyber security in critical infrastructure. Submissions should cover topics including secure-by-design architectures, cyber-physical risk and resilience, operational technology security, system lifecycle perspectives, digitalization, testing and validation, AI for cyber-physical security, and digital twins. Interdisciplinary contributions bridging theoretical innovation with practical application are encouraged.

Important Dates

  • Full Paper Submission April 13, 2026
  • Notification June 15, 2026
  • Camera Ready July 1, 2026
  • Conference dates 2-3 September 2026