CYBERSECURITY’S
GLOBAL STAGE
Black Hat MEA gives you more than one way in. Choose the pass that matches how you want to experience Cybersecurity’s Global Stage, from essential access to stronger networking, deeper insight, and more premium benefits.
1 - 3 December 2026
RECC Malham, Saudi Arabia
40,000+ attendees
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Attendees
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Investors
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Student
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Other
Expo
Your entry point into Cybersecurity’s Global Stage
What you get
- Full access to the Exhibition
- Access to the Blacksite
- Access to the Black Hat MEA networking app
- DeepDive sessions
- Women in Cybersecurity
- Campus access
- Briefings and Arsenal sessions
What you don't get
- Access to one world-class Black Hat online training course
- Black Hat welcome kit
- Early app access
- Opening Ceremony access
- Invitation to exclusive closed-door workshops
- Lounge access with food and refreshments
- CPD credits (up to 30)
- Fast track badge collection
- Bus transportation between SAB Metro and Malham
- Two pre-arranged business meetings
Gold
Expanded access, better networking, and a smoother event experience
What you get
- Early app access
- Opening Ceremony access
- Invitation to exclusive closed-door workshops
- Lounge access with food and refreshments
- CPD credits (up to 30)
- Fast track badge collection
- Bus transportation between SAB Metro and Malham
- Two pre-arranged business meetings
- Full access to the Exhibition
- Access to the Blacksite
- Access to the Black Hat MEA networking app
- DeepDive sessions
- Women in Cybersecurity
- Campus access
- Briefings and Arsenal sessions
What you don't get
- Access to one world-class Black Hat online training course
- Black Hat welcome kit
Black
The complete Black Hat MEA experience, including premium access and one world-class Black Hat training course to keep beyond the event
What you get
- Access to one world-class Black Hat online training course
- Black Hat welcome kit
- Early app access
- Opening Ceremony access
- Invitation to exclusive closed-door workshops
- Lounge access with food and refreshments
- CPD credits (up to 30)
- Fast track badge collection
- Bus transportation between SAB Metro and Malham
- Two pre-arranged business meetings
- Full access to the Exhibition
- Access to the Blacksite
- Access to the Black Hat MEA networking app
- DeepDive sessions
- Women in Cybersecurity
- Campus access
- Briefings and Arsenal sessions
Investor
Connect with high-potential founders, curated deal flow, and the conversations that turn into real investments
What you get
- Early app access
- Invitation to exclusive closed-door workshops
- Lounge access with food and refreshments
- Fast track badge collection
- Bus transportation between SAB Metro and Malham
- Full access to the Exhibition
- Access to the Blacksite
- Access to the Black Hat MEA networking app
- DeepDive sessions
- Women in Cybersecurity
- Campus access
- Briefings and Arsenal sessions
What you don't get
- Access to one world-class Black Hat online training course
- Black Hat welcome kit
- Opening Ceremony access
- CPD credits (up to 30)
- Two pre-arranged business meetings
Student
Built for the next generation of cybersecurity talent
What you get
- Full access to the Exhibition
- Access to the Blacksite
- Access to the Black Hat MEA networking app
- DeepDive sessions
- Women in Cybersecurity
- Campus access
- Briefings and Arsenal sessions
What you don't get
- Access to one world-class Black Hat online training course
- Black Hat welcome kit
- Early app access
- Opening Ceremony access
- Invitation to exclusive closed-door workshops
- Lounge access with food and refreshments
- CPD credits (up to 30)
- Fast track badge collection
- Bus transportation between SAB Metro and Malham
- Two pre-arranged business meetings
Press
This pass is specifically designed for qualified media professionals and all applications are subject to approval.
What you get
- Full access to the Exhibition
- Access to the Blacksite
- Access to the Black Hat MEA networking app
- DeepDive sessions
- Women in Cybersecurity
- Campus access
- Briefings and Arsenal sessions
What you don't get
- Access to one world-class Black Hat online training course
- Black Hat welcome kit
- Early app access
- Opening Ceremony access
- Invitation to exclusive closed-door workshops
- Lounge access with food and refreshments
- CPD credits (up to 30)
- Fast track badge collection
- Bus transportation between SAB Metro and Malham
- Two pre-arranged business meetings
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General Pass benefits, plus:
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Expo
Free
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Gold
$599
$899
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Black
$2499
$3499
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Investor
BY APPLICATION
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Student
Free
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Press
Free
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about Black Hat MEA 2026
It depends on what you want to get out of the event. Exploring cybersecurity? Start with Expo. Want full access? Go Gold or Black. Raising or investing? Founder and Investor passes are designed for you.
Expo gets you into the room with the people shaping cybersecurity’s future, with exhibition floor access.
Student passes means you get to hear from those leaders, with stage access.
Financial Services Summit gets you into the Summit, with a more focused way into the conversations shaping cyber risk in finance.
Gold gets you more access and better experience.
Black gets you everything you get with Gold PLUS one world-class Black Hat training.
Each pass offers a different level of access – from exhibition entry through to full event access, networking and curated meetings. Full details are shown before booking.
You will be asked to choose from a list of available training course when you start your registration. Please see the registration page for more details
Yes. You can upgrade at any time, subject to availability.
Pricing increases in phases, with higher rates closer to the event.
Pricing is released in phases, with early rates offering the best value before prices increase.
Some passes require a quick application to confirm eligibility – including Founder and Press passes. The rest can be purchased instantly.
We aim to review applications quickly. Most are processed within a few working days.
Purchased passes are issued instantly by email. Application-based passes are confirmed once approved.
All major credit and debit cards are accepted. Payments are secure and processed instantly. For group bookings, alternative payment options such as invoicing or bank transfer may be arranged.
Tickets are non-refundable. If your plans change, you may be able to transfer your pass (subject to approval).
Most international visitors require a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. We recommend checking official guidance and applying in advance.
Yes. Attendees must be 18+.