CYBERSECURITY'S GLOBAL
STAGE

1-3 December 2026

For more than 25 years, Black Hat has defined the global standard for cybersecurity events and training. Black Hat MEA builds on that legacy in Riyadh – a regional platform with global reach.

In 2025, over 40,000 information security professionals from more than 100 countries came together to explore the technologies, strategies and skills driving the next wave of cyber defence.

Across three days, Black Hat MEA delivers high-level Executive Summits, technical Briefings, live demos in Arsenal, a dynamic Business Hall and a hands-on Activity Zone with prize pools exceeding SAR 1,000,000. Beyond the event, year-round training in ethical hacking and offensive security keeps the community connected and ahead of the curve.

Black Hat MEA is where the cybersecurity community learns, collaborates and redefines resilience. Join us in Riyadh from 1-3 December 2026 to be part of the conversation shaping the future of cyber defence.

in support of vision 2030

Saudi Vision 2030 is reshaping the Kingdom’s economy, moving beyond hydrocarbons and building a future powered by technology and innovation. It champions opportunities for women and youth, drives sustainable clean energy and lays the foundations for the smart cities of tomorrow.

With vast investment flowing into transformative Giga Projects like NEOM comes a critical responsibility to protect the digital infrastructure that underpins this national transformation.

Black Hat MEA plays a key role in this mission. As a capacity-building platform, it brings world-class information security professionals to the region, delivering training, sharing expertise and strengthening defences. Together, we work to keep the ambitions of Vision 2030 secure against criminal and hostile cyber threats.

THE BLACK HAT MEA EXPERIENCE

Step inside and you enter the region’s largest infosec exhibition with hundreds of vendors ranging from global heavyweights to breakthrough startups. Across the floor, they showcase the tools, products and services that will define the next chapter in cybersecurity.
Six conference rooms run back-to-back sessions. Four host the Briefings, where experts from across the world present original research, launch new tools, expose vulnerabilities and share developments that matter to the global infosec community.
The Black Hat Arsenal offers a space for developers to share their latest open-source tools and have direct, practical conversations that sharpen skills and spark collaboration.
Over three days, the largest Capture the Flag hackathon in the world plays out, with 300 teams battling for the top prize. The Executive Summit runs alongside, bringing senior leaders and cyber experts together for high-level discussions and strategy exchange.
From social spaces and food trucks to entertainment and gaming battles, every corner of Black Hat MEA is built to connect people and spark ideas.

infosec on the edge

WORLD-CLASS HACKING SCHOOL

Learn from 30 Black Hat-approved trainers with official partners including OffSec, CQURE and Hackers Academy.

THE WORLD’S LARGEST CTF HACKATHON

Over 1,000 participants compete across three intense days in the world’s biggest Capture the Flag hackathon.

OPEN-SOURCE ARSENAL

See the latest hacking tools in action, presented by some of the most skilled programmers on the planet.

MINDS THAT SHAPE CYBERSECURITY

Hear from more than 330 of the world’s leading infosec speakers, including renowned hackers and security pioneers.

A SOCIAL MOVEMENT

Unlocking the potential of the Gulf’s largest population and inspiring a new era of technological growth.

Executive summit

A high-level programme built for CISOs from the most complex and critical organisations in the region.

BRIEFINGS THAT MATTER

Four dedicated rooms hosting more than 120 technical sessions across three days.

BUSINESS AT SCALE

One of the largest cyber business halls in the world, with over 450 brands showcasing the latest in cybersecurity.

co-organised by safcsp

SAFSCP is Saudi Arabia’s leading non-governmental organisation dedicated to advancing information security. With @Hack evolving into Black Hat Middle East & Africa, our strategic partnership with SAFSCP strengthens further – supporting the Kingdom’s position as a leader in ICT security. Together, we attract the global infosec community and create a hub for world-class cybersecurity training, emerging trends and the latest industry developments.

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Powering the technology ecosystem

Across our global events, we focus on building technology communities that drive meaningful change. The success of @Hack in 2021 set the stage for the next step – the evolution into Black Hat MEA. This platform connects, educates and empowers the global infosec community while creating real business opportunities within a thriving regional ecosystem.

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