Explore the evolution of cryptography research and the impact of CHES in this invited talk from CHES 2024. Delve into "Fifty years of Academic Research in Cryptography and Twenty-Five years of CHES" presented by Bart Preneel and chaired by Bo-Yin Yang. Gain insights into the historical developments, key milestones, and future directions of cryptographic research over the past five decades. Discover the significant contributions and influence of the Conference on Cryptographic Hardware and Embedded Systems (CHES) during its quarter-century existence. Access additional resources, including papers and presentation slides, through the provided link to enhance your understanding of this comprehensive overview of cryptography's academic landscape.