Cybersecure, Reliable, and Equitable Smart Agriculture SECURE-AGRO 2026
Co-located with the 23rd Annual International Conference on Privacy, Security and Trust (PST 2026), held at the University of Ottawa. Workshop date: August 27, 2026.
Affiliated with the SECURE-AGRO NSERC CREATE training program at the University of Guelph.
The Parliament Buildings on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, the host city of PST 2026.
(during PST 2026)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
(incl. references and appendix)
Overview
Smart agriculture is rapidly transforming food production through artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, robotics, blockchain, and data-driven decision-making. These opportunities also bring new challenges for privacy, security, trust, reliability, and equity. The 1st International Workshop on Cybersecure, Reliable, and Equitable Smart Agriculture (SECURE-AGRO 2026) brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to advance the responsible development of resilient smart agriculture systems.
We invite original research papers, position papers, case studies, demonstrations, and interdisciplinary contributions on the topics listed below. Related work beyond this list is equally welcome.
Topics of Interest
Cybersecure Smart Agriculture
- Security of agricultural IoT devices and sensors
- Drone, robotics, and precision agriculture platform security
- Cyber-physical security of connected farms
- Threat intelligence for the agri-food sector
Privacy, Trust, and Data Governance in AgFoodTech
- Privacy-preserving agricultural data sharing
- Farm-data sovereignty and ownership
- Blockchain, traceability, and provenance verification
- Governance of farm, supply-chain, and food-safety data
Trustworthy and Reliable AI for Agri-Food
- Explainable and transparent AI for smart farming
- Robust and dependable ML for crop and livestock management
- Fair and accountable AI in food-safety decision support
- Verification and assurance for agri-AI systems
- Generative AI, privacy, and trust in AgFoodTech
Resilient Agri-Food Infrastructure and Supply Chains
- Risk assessment and anomaly detection in agri-food systems
- OT/ICS security for processors and logistics providers
- Fault tolerance and recovery in food production systems
- Incident response and continuity for food supply chains
Human-Centered, Equitable, and Responsible AgFoodTech
- Inclusive design and the rural digital divide
- Cybersecurity awareness and training for farmers
- Adoption barriers and policy considerations
- Equitable access for smallholder and Indigenous communities
- Misinformation and trust in digital agriculture
Submission Guidelines
SECURE-AGRO 2026 follows the PST 2026 submission and review process. Authors must follow the PST 2026 submission guidelines, using the standard IEEE two-column conference template. All papers are reviewed double-blind and must be anonymized; submissions that are not properly anonymized may be rejected without review.
- Full papers
- up to 10 pages, including references and appendix.
- Short papers
- up to 6 pages, including references and appendix.
- Format
- PDF, prepared with the IEEE two-column conference template.
- Review
- double-blind; anonymize according to the PST 2026 guidelines.
Important Dates
- Paper submission deadline: 15 July 2026
- Notification of acceptance: 1 August 2026
- Camera-ready paper due: 5 August 2026
- Workshop date: August 27, 2026 (during PST 2026)
All deadlines are 23:59 Anywhere on Earth (AoE). The workshop takes place on August 27, 2026, during PST 2026 at the University of Ottawa.
Publication
Accepted papers will be published in the PST 2026 proceedings and submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore alongside the PST 2026 main proceedings.
Policy on the Use of Generative AI
SECURE-AGRO 2026 follows the PST 2026 policy on the use of generative AI tools. Authors must disclose any substantive use of generative AI in the Acknowledgments section, specifying the tools used, the sections or elements containing AI-generated content, and the nature of the assistance. Generative AI systems may not be listed as authors, and authors remain solely responsible for the accuracy of all claims, data, results, and references. Minor grammar and copy-editing assistance need not be disclosed.
Organizing Committee
Program Committee
Sponsors
Contact
For all enquiries regarding the workshop, please contact the SECURE-AGRO 2026 Organizing Committee:
SECUREAGRO@cybersciencelab.com
For information on the main conference, visit pstnet.ca/pst2026.