International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE) 2026

ICSE 2026 is the leading international conference for software engineering research, practice, and education, bringing together a global audience in Rio de Janeiro. While the conference spans the full software lifecycle, cybersecurity is a clearly represented and established focus area within the program. Dedicated workshops such as Engineering Cybersecurity of Critical Systems, along with security-focused research papers, address secure by design development, vulnerability prevention, and resilience in high-impact software systems.

The conference provides a strong platform for cybersecurity researchers and practitioners working at the intersection of software quality, safety, and security. Topics frequently explored include secure architectures, formal verification for vulnerability reduction, AI-driven quality and security analysis, and real-world security challenges in complex systems. Through its workshops, research tracks, and applied sessions, ICSE 2026 contributes directly to advancing secure software engineering practices worldwide.