Black Hat Europe 2026
Black Hat Europe combines technical security briefings with training, tool demonstrations and a vendor hall. For device-focused reporting, the useful material concerns the systems surrounding hardware: authentication, firmware, network access, endpoint protection and the consequences of insecure defaults. Research presentations should be read on their own terms rather than converted into sensational claims about every product in a category. The exhibition offers a chance to ask suppliers how their defences are tested and deployed. Training and conference access are not interchangeable, and the main briefings occupy only part of the overall event window. Plan around the specific sessions relevant to the story.
Key facts
- Dates
- 7–10 Dec 2026
- Location
- ExCeL London, London, UK
- Opening times (local time)
- Overall 7–10 December. Main briefings 9–10 December; Business Hall access is advertised Tuesday–Thursday. Check the relevant pass and session schedule.
- Admission and price
- Business Pass: free promotional registration until 20 November 2026. Briefings: £1,899 regular through 20 November; Summit: £579. Paid prices exclude applicable 20% VAT. Training is separately priced.
- Focus
- Cybersecurity
- 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
- Endpoint and cloud security, identity hardware/software, AI security, vulnerability research, offensive tools, mobile/IoT security and post-quantum security 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
Sources checked on 1 November 2026. This page is an independent listing. TechCortado is not linked to the organiser.