Black Hat MEA 2026 – Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition

Black Hat MEA 2026 – Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition

Time Period:

• 📅 December 1 – 3, 2026

City / Country:

• 📍 Riyadh – Saudi Arabia
• Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center,

Areas of Interest / Content:

• The conference combines lectures on multiple platforms, cybersecurity training, live hacking demonstrations, competitions, an exhibition, and investment programs
• Keynotes and Briefings, Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, startup participation, and programs for investors
• Focuses on information security, ethical hacking, cybersecurity defense, organizational resilience, and security innovations
• Official Sections: Executive Summit, Briefings, Arsenal (Open Source Security Tools), Bug Bounty Cup, and CyberSeed for the startup competition

Who Should Participate?

• Cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers
• Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and security leaders in organizations
• Government entities and tech companies
• Investors, researchers, and academics
• Startups, founders, media, and analysts

Number of Participants / Attendance Notes:

• 👥 More than 40,000 participants, over 500 brands, more than 500 information security managers, over 150 technical sessions, 50+ startups, and 50+ certified trainers from Black Hat
• 🌍 Attendees come from the Middle East, Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa

Reasons for importance:

✨ A meeting place for decision-makers, companies, and investors in one location, with programs tailored for startups

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