Black Hat Middle East & Africa 2026
Black Hat Middle East & Africa combines security research, technical demonstrations and a substantial vendor exhibition. Its strongest connection to gadgets is the security of connected equipment: identity systems, endpoints, networks and the software that keeps devices operating safely. Explore research sessions for clearly documented findings and the business hall for the products intended to address them. Keep a distinction between a demonstrated vulnerability, a proposed defensive technique and a vendor's marketing claim. The event also covers enterprise and organisational security far beyond consumer electronics. A useful editorial plan identifies the relevant research tracks before arrival rather than treating every security product as hardware news.
Key facts
- Dates
- 1–3 Dec 2026
- Location
- Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, Malham, Saudi Arabia
- Opening times (local time)
- Not verified yet Exact daily opening times not verified for this edition. Consult the official programme before arranging a timed visit.
- Admission and price
- Not verified yet Edition-specific admission price not verified as of 1 November 2026. Use the official registration link; no previous-edition rate is substituted.
- Focus
- Cybersecurity / hacking tools
- Speakers and presenters
- Not verified yet Edition-specific named lineup not verified in this check. Use the official programme; earlier-edition speakers are not assumed to return.
- Products and tech to look for
- Security appliances, hardware authentication, mobile/IoT security tools, AI-assisted defence, offensive-security toolchains, cloud security and zero-trust products.
- Access and related events
- Check the organiser’s visitor eligibility, badge type and session access before booking.
Official site and sources
Official website
Date, venue and programme sources
Tickets, registration and price sources
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