Black Hat Middle East & Africa is a premier cybersecurity event held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing together the global cybersecurity community. It serves as a critical platform for industry leaders, government officials, and cybersecurity professionals to address the evolving threat landscape and showcase cutting-edge solutions. This event is designed for a diverse audience, including CISOs, security architects, penetration testers, and IT managers, offering unparalleled value in fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and business opportunities within the rapidly expanding regional market. Attendees can participate in technical trainings, briefings, and an executive summit, alongside exploring a vast exhibition floor. For international exhibitors, it's an ideal platform to generate leads, establish partnerships, and launch new products. Professional buyers benefit from direct access to a comprehensive array of global cybersecurity solutions, enabling them to evaluate technologies, benchmark best practices, and source tailored solutions to enhance organizational security and drive business growth.
Highlights
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Executive Summit
A high-level forum specifically designed for senior cybersecurity leaders to discuss strategic challenges and future directions.
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Black Hat Briefings
Features presentations on cutting-edge research, new vulnerabilities, and the latest threat intelligence from industry experts.
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Black Hat Trainings
Offers intensive, hands-on technical courses led by top cybersecurity instructors, enhancing practical skills.
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Vast Exhibition Floor
Connects thousands of attendees with leading cybersecurity vendors, startups, and experts showcasing innovative solutions.
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Networking & Interactive Challenges
Provides ample opportunities for peer-to-peer networking, alongside engaging capture-the-flag competitions.
Previous Edition
40,000
Attendees
450
Exhibitors
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Net Area
FAQ
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It is a premier cybersecurity event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing together the global cybersecurity community to address evolving threats and showcase cutting-edge solutions.
The event is organized by Tahaluf, a strategic joint venture between Informa PLC and the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP).
The event is scheduled to take place from December 1, 2026.
The exhibition features a broad spectrum of cybersecurity solutions and services, including endpoint, network, cloud security, AI/ML in security, IoT/OT security, and privacy-enhancing technologies.
The event targets a diverse range of cybersecurity professionals, including CISOs, security architects, penetration testers, government officials, IT managers, and researchers.
