Blackhat Middle East and Africa

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.