IEEE ICDLT2026
International Conference on Distributed Ledger Technologies — Alcobaça, Portugal · November 5–7, 2026. Hybrid format. IEEE Xplore indexed.
FORMAT
Hybrid
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3× DBL-ANON
IEEE International Conference on
Distributed Ledger Technologies
ICDLT 2026 is the flagship conference of the IEEE Blockchain Technical Community — the 2nd edition, held in Alcobaça, Portugal. It brings together researchers, engineers, and practitioners working on the full stack of distributed ledger technologies.
Blockchain is enabling secure decentralization across digital finance, IoT, cyber-physical systems, and federated learning. ICDLT 2026 is the venue to present novel contributions in theory, systems, protocols, and real-world applications. Accepted papers will be submitted for possible inclusion into IEEE Xplore® subject to meeting IEEE Xplore's scope and quality requirements.
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Topics of Interest
Full papers (max 8 pages) and poster papers (max 2 pages), IEEE 2-column format. All submissions must have a direct connection to DLT/blockchain.
- —Smart contract architectures & formal verification
- —Layer 2 protocols and rollups
- —Cross-chain interoperability
- —Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP)
- —Self-sovereign identity (SSI)
- —DAG-based ledger architectures
- —Post-quantum cryptography for DLT
- —On-chain governance & DAOs
- —Wallet UX and key management
- —DLT attack vectors and defenses
- —Privacy-preserving protocols
- —Formal security analysis of protocols
- —Decentralized identity management
- —Auditability and compliance
- —Secure multi-party computation on-chain
- —Consensus mechanism performance
- —Sharding and state channels
- —Storage optimization for ledgers
- —Network topology and latency
- —Benchmarking frameworks
- —Autonomous agents on DLT
- —AI/ML model provenance via blockchain
- —Federated learning with DLT
- —Blockchain + quantum computing
- —Web3 and metaverse primitives
- —Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocols
- —Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization
- —CBDCs and stablecoins
- —Token engineering and incentive design
- —Regulatory compliance frameworks
- —Cross-border settlement systems
- —Healthcare data management
- —Supply chain and agri-food traceability
- —Energy communities and smart grids
- —IoT and cyber-physical systems
- —Public sector and e-government
- —GHG tracking and carbon markets
- —GameFi and SocialFi platforms
- —Blockchain in education
* submissions_must_relate_to_dlt_blockchain
Important Dates
Full Paper Submission
Notification of Acceptance
Final Paper (Camera-Ready)
IEEE formatting required
Conference — Day 1
Alcobaça, Portugal
Conference — Day 2
Alcobaça, Portugal
Social Events
Submission Guidelines
Submission platform to be confirmed. One author cannot present more than two papers.
Accepted papers will be submitted for possible inclusion into IEEE Xplore® subject to meeting IEEE Xplore's scope and quality requirements. Non-presented papers will not be published.
We take plagiarism and scientific rigour seriously. All submissions are screened for plagiarism and assessed for originality and methodological soundness in accordance with IEEE publication ethics policies.
Any use of AI-generated content (text, figures, images, or code) must be disclosed in the acknowledgements section, identifying the system used and the sections affected, per IEEE guidelines. The Program Committee reserves the right to exclude any submission from consideration or publication at any stage if signals of undisclosed AI-generated work, plagiarism, or any conduct inconsistent with IEEE standards are detected.
Hybrid event (in-person + virtual). Authors of accepted papers must register and pay fees to ensure publication. Registration details to be announced.
Only registered and presented papers will be considered for publication in IEEE Xplore. Non-presented papers will not be considered for inclusion in the proceedings.
Part of the Blockchain.PT Project (No. 51), Notice No. 02/C05-I01.01/2022 — funded by the Recovery and Resilience Program (PPR), Portuguese Republic, and the European Union via Next Generation EU.
Conference Organization
Leid Zejnilovic
Nova SBE, Portugal
Gora Datta
IEEE Blockchain TC, USA
Joana Pereira
Nova IMS, Portugal
Catarina Reis
IEEE Portugal
Zuzanna Dziedzic
Nova SBE
Miguel Neto
Nova IMS
Pedro Roseiro
Blockchain.PT
Joana Pereira
Nova IMS
Zuzanna Dziedzic
Nova SBE
Bruna Riboldi
Nova SBE
Sara Lopes
Nova SBE
Zuzanna Dziedzic
Nova SBE
Ronnie Figueiredo
Nova SBE
Joana Pereira
Nova IMS, Portugal
Catarina Reis
ISCTE, Portugal
Shayan Eskandari
Nova SBE
structure: chair + co-chairs · track_chairs · tpc_members · external_reviewers
review_type: double_anonymous · min_reviews: 3 · criteria: standard_ieee
Montebelo Mosteiro
de Alcobaça
Set adjacent to the UNESCO World Heritage Alcobaça Monastery — Portugal's greatest Gothic monument — this venue blends 13th-century grandeur with modern conference infrastructure. Alcobaça sits in central Portugal's Silver Coast region, easily accessible from Lisbon (~100 km).
On-site accommodation is available. Conference rates to be announced. Virtual participation will be supported through a dedicated streaming platform with live Q&A.
Blockchain
Confluence
2026
Blockchain Confluence is where the research of IEEE ICDLT meets the real world. It is the part of the conference that bridges academia, industry builders, founders, and policymakers — opening up the technical programme to broader society.
Held in Alcobaça, Portugal — November 12–14, 2026. Content and registration details to be announced.
Industry Panels
Debates with founders, industry leaders, and policymakers on the real-world frontiers of blockchain
Blockchain.PT Showcase
Live demonstration of projects and products developed within the Blockchain.PT programme
Academic Bridge
Selected IEEE ICDLT paper presentations brought to a broader, mixed audience
Networking
Cocktail reception and open floor connecting researchers, builders, and decision-makers
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