Since 2000, FOSAD has been held at the Rock of Bertinoro and hosted by the University Residential Center (CEUB) - https://www.ceub.it/
which provides a unique architectural and environmental setting, joining the stunning views of the hilltop of Bertinoro, with the historical location of the ancient fortress and the facilities of the Center, including accommodation, meeting rooms, and modern conference and computing services.

COURSES)

FOSAD 2026 celebrates its 25th edition with a program enriched by renowned experts, who will address topics such as AI security, post-quantum cryptography, analysis of security protocols, identity protection, e-voting systems, and hardware security.

The current list of lecturers includes:
- Jamie Hayes (Google DeepMind)
- Ralf Kuesters (Stuttgart Univ.)
- María Naya-Plasencia (INRIA Paris)
- Kai Rannenberg (Goethe Univ.)
- Peter Y. A. Ryan (Univ. of Luxembourg)
- Michael Schwarz (CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security)

PhD FORUM - A special session of the Summerschool is dedicated to talks given by participants who intend to present their current research/tool in the area to the audience.

APPLICATION)

Applications are accepted until places are filled and no later than July 24, 2026.
The fee is 800 Euros and covers registration and accommodation starting from 23 August 2026 in a double room, half board. A few scholarships are available to cover up to half the fee.

Application form:
https://sites.google.com/uniurb.it/fosad/home/fosad-2026/application

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE)

Martin Abadi
Alessandro Aldini
Gilles Barthe
Herve Debar
Javier Lopez
Fabio Martinelli (Chair)
Catherine Meadows
Bart Preneel
Peter Y.A. Ryan

PARTNERSHIP)

FOSAD is supported by:
SERICS - Security and Rights in the Cyberspace
IFIP WG 11.14 on Secure Software and Systems Engineering
EU Project SYNAPSE
EU project DUCA
EU project Cybersecpro