Black Hat Middle East and Africa is a leading cybersecurity conference and exhibition held in Riyadh, KSA. The event brings together cybersecurity professionals, cutting-edge technologies, solution providers, and decision-makers from around the world, condensing several months of networking into just three days.
500+ BRANDS | 30K IN ATTENDANCE | 330+ CISOs | 300+ SPEAKERS |
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Going further
into the unknown
Cybersecurity is a collective effort. Black Hat MEA brings the people, tools and ideas that move the industry forward – from proven strategies to emerging solutions. Connect with peers, exchange real-world insights and learn from the experts shaping what comes next.
STAY AHEAD OF
THE THREAT
Cybersecurity moves fast. Black Hat MEA keeps you in front with insights from global CISOs and infosec leaders, hands-on access to open source tools, and specialist tactics you can put to work right away.
how Black Hat mea
can help YOU
In just three days at Black Hat MEA you can gain technical insights from more than 330 leading experts, get hands-on at live hacking stations in the activity zone and connect with over 40,000 cybersecurity professionals. All in one place, all focused on moving the industry forward.
Black Hat MEA puts exhibitors in direct contact with cybersecurity professionals who are ready to buy. Over three days on your stand, you can build relationships, generate qualified leads and move deals forward.
Build both your technical and soft skills through Black Hat MEA’s line-up of hands-on features. Compete in hackathons, earn recognised certifications and leave with practical tactics from the world’s top cybersecurity experts.
Black Hat MEA 2026 brings together some of the most influential minds in cybersecurity. Global CISOs, security executives, industry pioneers and ethical hackers converge in Riyadh to share insights, challenge conventional thinking and shape the future of cyber defence.
Across three days, leading voices explore how organisations can protect critical infrastructure, navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape and build resilience in an era of rapid technological change.
From boardroom priorities to emerging cyber threats, Black Hat MEA is where the industry’s most influential leaders connect, exchange ideas and drive the conversations shaping cybersecurity’s future.
