Introduction

The aim of PQCrypto is to serve as a forum for researchers to present results and exchange ideas on the topic of cryptography in an era with large-scale quantum computers.

After eight successful PQCrypto conferences ( 2006 in Leuven, 2008 in Cincinnati,  2010 in Darmstadt, 2011 in Taipei, 2013 in Limoges, 2014 in Waterloo, 2016 in Fukuoka, and 2017 in Utrecht, the Netherlands), PQCrypto 2018 will take place April 9-11, 2018 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Important Dates

Initial submission deadline:	November 18, 2017 (UTC-11:00). Papers submitted by this deadline may be in draft form but must include a title and an abstract.
Final submission deadline:	November 25, 2017 (UTC-11:00). Authors who submitted a paper by the November 18th, 2017 deadline will be permitted to revise their papers any time before the final submission deadline.
Notification about acceptance:	January 10, 2018.
Final version of accepted papers:	January 24, 2018
Conference:	April 9-11, 2018.

PQCrypto 2018 is co-located with NIST's
First PQC Standardization Conference (April 11-13, 2018).

Call for Papers

Call for papers in pdf format

Original research papers on all technical aspects of cryptographic research related to post-quantum cryptography are solicited. The topics include (but are not restricted to):

• Cryptosystems that have the potential to be safe against quantum computers such as: code-based cryptosystems, hash-based signature schemes, isogeny-based cryptosystems, lattice-based cryptosystems, and multivariate cryptosystems.
• Cryptanalysis of post-quantum systems, and quantum cryptanalysis.
• Implementations of, and side-channel attacks on, post-quantum cryptosystems.
• Security models for the post-quantum era.

To submit a paper, please go to https://ichair.hyperelliptic.org:591/pqcrypto18/.

PQCrypto 2018  proceedings on SpringerLink for registered conference participants of  PQCrypto 2018 
Available for the period  April 7 to May 7, 2018.

General Chair

Rainer Steinwandt, Florida Atlantic University.

Program Chairs

Tanja Lange, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven.

Rainer Steinwandt, Florida Atlantic University.

Conference Location

The conference will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Fort Lauderdale is a city in the U.S. state of Florida, 28 miles north of Miami and known for its beaches and boating canals. The Strip is a promenade running along oceanside highway A1A. It's lined with upscale outdoor restaurants, bars, boutiques and luxury hotels.  Fort Lauderdale hosts millions of tourists seeking sun and fun on the city's beautiful beaches.  Fort Lauderdale is home to the Museum of Discovery and Science, The Historic Bonnet House and Museum and Gardens, and the Stranahan House. 

We invite you to visit the many other museums and other attractions in Fort Lauderdale, see Things to see and do in Fort Lauderdale for more details. More information will be posted closer to the conference.

Conference Hotel

The PQCrypto Conference will take place at:

Pier Sixty-Six Hotel and Marina, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

2301 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Surrounded by water on three sides, Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina is a luxurious waterfront hotel near Fort Lauderdale Port Everglades Cruise Terminal, the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center and beaches.

Renowned for its spectacular view, resort-style amenities and abundance of on-site activities, Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina features the perfect combination of relaxation, adventure, and business environment.  Situated on 22 acres of mature landscaping and royal palms at a world-class marina, our Fort Lauderdale Beach hotel offers the perfect getaway in the yacht capital of the world!  Welcome!

Dining options at Pier Sixty-Six Hotel and Marina: https://www.pier66hotelmarina.com/dining

Accommodation

Guest Rooms:

Marina View/Pool View    $159.00/night

To reserve a room at the conference rate, please click on:  https://aws.passkey.com/gt/211859912?gtid=be43e3baaa69e8fe1b1f974ee22e7829

You are also welcome to call Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina at 954-555-6666, and refer the PQCrypto Conference for the conference room rate of $159.00/night.  

Directions to Hotel

To get to Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina:

From the Fort Lauderdale International Airport:

1. Start out going west on Terminal Dr. Toward S Service Road.

2. Take the US-1 N/I-595 W ramp toward I-95/Ft. Lauderdale/Port Everglades.

3. Keep left at the fork in the ramp.

4. Merge onto US-1 N/FL-A1A/FL-5/S Federal Highway via the ramp on the left toward Hollywood/Dania Beach/Ft. Lauderdale.

5. Turn right onto SE 17th Street/FL-A1A.

6.  Head east and go over the 17th Street Causeway/Intracoastal Waterway bridge.

7.  At the first light east of the bridge, Turn left into Pier Sixty-Six Hotel and Marina.

General Directions to Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina, located at 2301 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.

Take the Turnpike or I-95 to I-595 East. Head east on I-595 and follow the signs for the US-1 North exit (Federal Hwy. N). Stay on US-1 North and proceed to the 17th Street Causeway, turn right to head East. As soon as you go over the waterway bridge, Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina will be on the left at the base of the east side of the bridge.

 

Travel

Airports:

Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)    5.7 miles to Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina.  

The easiest way to get from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina is by Taxi Cab.  Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina does not provide any shuttle to or from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport.  (See Map Above)

Miami International Airport (MIA)   30.8 miles to Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina.

The easiest way to get from Miami International Airport to Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina is by Taxi Cab.  Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina does not provide any shuttle to or from the Miami International Airport.  (See Map Below)

 Click here for Google Maps Directions from Miami International Airport to Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina: Google Maps Directions

 

West Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)    47.5 miles to Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina

The easiest way to get from the West Palm Beach International Airport to Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina is by Taxi Cab.  Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina does not provide any shuttle to or from the West Palm Beach International Airport.  (See Map Below)

 Click here for Google Maps Directions from West Palm Beach International Airport to Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina:  Google Maps Directions

Ground and local transportation

Go Airport Shuttle and Executive Car:  http://www.floridalimo.com/.  Exit Baggage claim and on your right you will find "Go Airport Shuttle and Executive Car." 

Rates for "Door to Door Service" from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Hyatt Regency Pier 66:

Shared Ride Shuttle: $11.00 per person

Private Car: Four (4) person max: Flat rate $40.00

Private SUV: Five (5) person max: Flat Rate $60.00

Private Van: Ten (10) person max: Flat Rate $68.00

Public Transportation Information can be found at http://fortlauderdalefl.localguides.com/ypcyellow/airport_transportation.html.

Rental Car Services available at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport:

Enterprise/National Car Rental: https://www.enterprise.com/en/car-rental/locations/us/fl/fort-lauderdale-international-airport-41af.html?cm_mmc=Yext-_-null-_-null-_-null 

Avis Car Rental:  http://locations.avis.com/us/fl/fort-lauderdale/fll.html

Budget Car Rental: http://locations.budget.com/us/fl/fort-lauderdale/fll.html

 

If you need a visa please email Maria Provost at mprovost@fau.edu with the required details, including a reference to your homepage or contact information of your supervisor. 

 

Maria Provost	Rainer Steinwandt
mprovost@fau.edu	rsteinwa@fau.edu

 

Florida Atlantic University, Department of Mathematical Sciences, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida  33431