BCRA 2026 - International Conference on Blockchain Research and Applications
Palermo, Sicily - the beautiful venue for BCRA 2026
July 10-15, 2026

BCRA 2026

International Conference on Blockchain Research and Applications

Palermo, Sicily, Italy

BCRA 2026 provides a premier forum for researchers and practitioners to discuss the advanced applications, technologies, and theories in blockchain research.

About the Conference

Blockchain is a decentralized and distributed ledger technology that enables the secure and transparent recording of transactions across a network of computers. The field of blockchain research focuses on examining the fundamental principles and technical aspects of this technology. This includes studying consensus algorithms, scalability, privacy, security, smart contracts, interoperability, and governance.

Through blockchain research, experts aim to gain a deeper understanding of how blockchain systems function, identify any limitations they may have, and propose innovative solutions to overcome challenges. Industries such as finance, supply chain management, healthcare, government services, IoT, energy, intellectual property, and social impact are adopting blockchain technology.

Topics of Interest

The BCRA 2026 seeks original submissions regarding blockchain research and applications that detail novel techniques, introduce advanced methodologies, investigate new applications, and propose promising directions.

01Blockchain theory & protocols (consensus, interoperability, etc.)
02Blockchain architecture, systems, and tools
03Smart contracts
04Security and privacy of blockchains
05Blockchain governance
06Blockchain applications (DID, DeFi, DePIN, etc.)
07Web3 and digital assets
08Blockchain and AI
09Layer-2 solutions for blockchain
10Transaction analysis
11Oracles and off-chain data
12Cryptographic tools for blockchain

Important Dates

Full paper submissionsMarch 27, 2026 (AoE)Extended
Notification to authorsMay 8, 2026 (AoE)
Camera readyJune 5, 2026 (AoE)
ConferenceJuly 10-15, 2026

General Chairs

P

Pierluigi Gallo

University of Palermo, Italy

L

Laura Ricci

University of Pisa, Italy

A

Amy Wang

University of Hong Kong