Call for Workshop Proposals
International Conference on Blockchain Research and Applications
The International Conference on Blockchain Research and Applications (BCRA 2026) invites proposals for workshops to be held in conjunction with the main conference. BCRA serves as a premier international forum for advancing theoretical foundations, system designs, and real-world applications of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies.
Workshops at BCRA 2026 aim to complement the main conference by fostering focused discussions on emerging topics, novel research directions, and interdisciplinary applications at the intersection of blockchain, security, systems, economics, and decentralized applications.
This call is released as early as possible to ensure that organizers of accepted workshops can promptly publish their Calls for Workshop Papers and begin receiving submissions.
Scope and Themes
We welcome workshop proposals that align with the core mission of Blockchain Research and Applications, including but not limited to the following themes:
- Blockchain architectures, protocols, and consensus mechanisms
- Smart contracts, formal verification, and programming models
- Security, privacy, and trust in blockchain systems
- Decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 ecosystems
- Blockchain scalability, interoperability, and performance optimization
- Tokenomics, incentive mechanisms, and crypto-economics
- Blockchain applications in finance, supply chains, healthcare, governance, and IoT
- Regulation, compliance, and ethical considerations in blockchain systems
- Integration of blockchain with AI, distributed systems, and cloud/edge computing
Workshops may focus on theoretical advances, applied research, industrial case studies, or cross-disciplinary perspectives.
General Advice
Workshop proposals should address timely and well-defined topics. The BCRA 2026 Organizing Committee particularly encourages proposals that:
- Bridge foundational blockchain research and practical deployment challenges
- Highlight emerging or underexplored research problems
- Foster active discussion and community engagement
- Involve both academic researchers and industry practitioners where appropriate
Both half-day and full-day workshops are welcome. Innovative and interactive formats -- such as panels, debates, or hands-on sessions -- are strongly encouraged.
Submission Instructions
- Workshop proposals must be submitted electronically via email at bcra-2026-workshops@seedsbit.com
- Submissions should be in PDF format and uploaded as a single file
- Workshop Proposal Submission Deadline: March 27, 2026 (AoE)
- Late submissions will not be considered
- All inquiries should be sent to bcra-2026-workshops@seedsbit.com with the subject line: "BCRA 2026 Workshop Proposal Inquiry."
- Proposals will be evaluated by the Workshop Chairs based on relevance to BCRA, scientific quality, organizational feasibility, and expected community interest.
Submission Format
Workshop proposals should be no more than 4 pages (excluding references) and include the following sections:
- 1Workshop Title
- 2Motivation and Objectives
- 3Relevance to blockchain research and applications
- 4Fit with the themes of BCRA 2026
- 5Topics of Interest
- 6A non-exhaustive list of blockchain-related topics
- 7Target Audience - Expected background (researchers, practitioners, students, etc.)
- 8Organizers - Names, affiliations, contact information, brief statement of relevant experience
- 9Proposed Format and Schedule - Half-day or full-day; planned sessions and activities
- 10Expected Attendance
- 11Call for Papers and Review Plan
Timeline
The workshop will follow a well-defined and transparent review process. The organizers propose the following tentative timeline, which can serve as a reference for planning and coordination with the main conference:
Publication and Logistics
The accepted workshop papers will be published in the Springer Proceedings and indexed by EI Compendex, unless the workshop organizers explicitly propose alternative publication venues. The workshop will be listed in the official BCRA 2026 program, and the organizers will coordinate with the BCRA 2026 organizing committee to ensure smooth scheduling and on-site logistics.