CHERI Blossoms Conference 2026
Location: Department of Computer Science and Technology – William Gates Building, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
Conference Overview
Join us at the CHERI Blossoms Conference 2026, the must-attend event for forward-thinking decision-makers and innovators! This exclusive gathering is tailored for industry leaders, business strategists, product managers, researchers and technologists, who are poised to influence the future of digital security by design.
At this premier event, you’ll have the unique opportunity to engage with top experts and gain firsthand insights into the latest developments using CHERI (Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions) technology. Discover how these cutting-edge advancements are revolutionizing the creation of resilient, secure systems and learn how integrating these innovations can provide a competitive edge for your organization.
The CHERI Research Centre at the Computer Laboratory, Codasip, and lowRISC are hosting a hands-on tutorial the day before CHERI Blossoms 2026. Designed for students, researchers, and developers, the session covers CHERI and CHERIoT, memory safety, compartmentalisation, and related hardware-software stacks, with presentations, code examples, and guided exercises. Register here.
Don’t miss this chance to network with key players, forge strategic collaborations, and drive technological progress that will redefine cybersecurity. Be part of the conversation that matters and position your organization at the forefront of this transformative industry shift!
Agenda
The main conference runs over two consecutive days (Thursday and Friday), with the exhibition space open throughout.
We are also running a “Hands-on Introduction to CHERI and CHERIoT” on the Wednesday, which participants must register for separately.
Each day of the conference has a distinct focus:
Pre-Conference Tutorial (Wednesday 25th March 2026)
- Hands-on Introduction to CHERI and CHERIoT (requires participants to pre-register separately from the main conference)
Main Conference – Day 1 (Thursday 26th March 2026)
- Keynotes and general / business-focused sessions
- CHERI Project 15th Birthday Party (including a light dinner)
Main Conference – Day 2 (Friday 27th March 2026)
- Technical sessions
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