About Black Hat Middle East And Africa

Black Hat, a well-established leader in cybersecurity events and infosec training for over two decades worldwide, recently launched Black Hat Middle East & Africa in 2022, to engage a region all set for growth and success in cybersecurity. This conference has become the largest cybersecurity event in the region, attracting over 30,000 infosec professionals and featuring more than 250 renowned global speakers and exhibitors. In addition, the event has introduced a series of tournaments and a cybersecurity-focused Activity Zone, which was sponsored by NEOM last year.

Now, we are excited to announce the second edition of the event, which promises to bring even more opportunities for expert training, technical workshops, and strategic business development. The event will take place in a new location, specially chosen to meet the growing demand of the market and is expected to attract over 40,000 infosec professionals and 300 exhibitors and speakers. This is an unmissable opportunity for anyone involved in the cybersecurity industry.

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40,000+
visitors

300+ leading high-tech corporations

50+ blackhat trainers

500+
ciso’s

120+
briefings

50+ break-
through startups

A mission-critical, must-attend event

Hyper-focused on delivering real value for attendees in 2023 and beyond, Black Hat MEA will see cybersecurity’s best and brightest come together to push the space forward. Top infosec trainers, the best solution providers, ICT security specialists, the C-suite, and startups challenging the status quo will shape cybersecurity’s future across the region – with Saudi Arabia leading the charge.