# Security Standardisation Research Conference (SSR) 2026

- Dates: 13 December 2026 to 15 December 2026
- Location: UMBC, Maryland, United States
- Organiser: UMBC
- Industry: Cybersecurity

## About

The Security Standardisation Research (SSR) Conference 2026 is a leading international event dedicated to the intersection of cybersecurity and standards. Hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, this conference provides a platform for experts to explore the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in security and privacy standardization. The event is recognized for its academic rigor, with proceedings published in the prestigious Lecture Notes in Computer Science series by Springer Verlag.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://ssresearch26.umbc.edu/)
- [Registration](https://ssresearch26.umbc.edu/registration/)
- [Agenda](https://ssresearch26.umbc.edu/program/schedule/)
- [Call for speakers](https://ssresearch26.umbc.edu/call-for-papers/) (submissions close 2026-09-15)

## Speakers

- Dr. Joshua Guttman, Everyday Rigor for Designing Protocols
- Dr. Min Wu, Safe and Trustworthy AI with Verifiable Guarantees
- Dr. Neal Krawetz, Provenance Under Pressure
- Lisa Thiergart, Standards and Best Practice for AI Safety

## Sponsors and partners

- UMBC Cybersecurity Institute
- UMBC Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

## Where to stay

- **Motel 6**: motel, 820 m from the venue, 3510 Old Annapolis Road, Laurel, 20724
  - [Hotel website](https://www.motel6.com/)
- **Red Crown Inn**: motel, 980 m from the venue
- **Garden Inn -Laurel**: 1.0 km from the venue, 3400 Fort Meade Road, Laurel
- **Travelodge Laurel**: 1.3 km from the venue, 3380 Fort Meade Road, Laurel, 20724
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/travelodge/laurel-maryland/travelodge-laurel/overview)
  - Phone: +1 301-498-5553

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/security-standardisation-research-conference-maryland/