HWiQ 2026

2026 NSF Workshop of Hardware Security in the Era of Quantum Computing & Post-Quantum Cryptography

Call for White Papers: HWiQ 2026 (Invitation Only)

Echoing the recently released Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Administration Research and Development Budget Priorities and Cross-Cutting Actions, the 2026 NSF Workshop on Hardware Security in the Era of Quantum Computing & Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) aims to address critical challenges and opportunities in hardware security as we transition into the quantum computing era. With the NIST PQC standardization process advancing and quantum computing development accelerating, there is an urgent need to explore hardware-centric security concerns and solutions.

This one and half-day workshop is expected to (i) gather researchers in this area to present their latest findings and vision; (ii) stimulate new ideas in hardware security for PQC and quantum computing architecture to address the most critical challenges; (iii) provide constructive plans/strategies to the government agencies and general public for quantum risk assessment and practical transition.

Topics of Interest

Topics include but are not limited to:

New architecture design methodologies such as parallelism and fault tolerance for PQC
New PQC hardware implementation methods including side-channel analysis
New simulation tool for PQC security assessment such as validation tool, benchmark circuits, and formal methods
Cybersecurity challenges of the quantum era
- Prepare current infrastructure transition to the quantum era
- Ensure the digital infrastructure remains secure and quantum-safe
Fault tolerance for quantum computing and quantum resistance
Develop quantum risk assessment plans
New strategies to quantum-secure ecosystems
Practical transition and co-funding opportunity discussions

Important Dates

White Paper Submission Deadline: December 1, 2025
Acceptance Notification: December 15, 2025
Attendance Confirmation: January 10, 2026
Workshop Date: March 2-3, 2026

Submission Guidelines

To be invited to the workshop, attendees (except those from government agencies) are required to submit a white paper (up to 2 pages), which introduces your expertise, your key research findings, and your visionary statement. Supplemental materials are welcome to include, but only limited to an NSF biosketch and one/two relevant publications.

Submission site: Click here

Workshop Chairs

Dr. Jiafeng Xie, Villanova University, Villanova, PA. Email: [email protected]
Dr. Michel Kinsy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. Email: [email protected]

Additional Information

This workshop will provide travel stipend for the selected speakers.