1–3 Dec 2026 · Riyadh, SA

Black Hat

Black Hat Middle East & Africa (Black Hat MEA) is an annual three-day cybersecurity conference and exhibition held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing together cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, CISOs, enterprise security leaders, government organisations, technology companies, investors, researchers and startups. The event combines multi-stage conference content, technical briefings, trainings, live hacking demonstrations, Capture The Flag competitions, an exhibition floor with hundreds of brands and investment-focused programming focused on information security, cyber defence and digital resilience.

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Dates
1–3 Dec 2026
Venue
Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, Malham
Location
Riyadh, SA
Frequency
Quinquennial
Audience
Mixed
Duration
3 days
Scale
International
Exhibitors
500Estimate
Visitors
25,000Fact
IT & SoftwareEducation & TrainingSecurity & Safety
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About Black Hat

Black Hat is an international trade show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the IT & Software and Education & Training industries. The 2026 edition runs 1–3 Dec 2026 at Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, Malham. It brings together an estimated 500 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed).

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Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, Malham

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, SA

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Frequently asked questions

When is Black Hat 2026?
Black Hat 2026 runs 1–3 Dec 2026 at Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, Malham.
Where is Black Hat held?
Black Hat is held at Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, Malham in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
How many exhibitors does Black Hat have?
Black Hat counts an estimated 500 exhibitors.
Is Black Hat worth attending?
Black Hat is an international trade show for the IT & Software and Education & Training industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 500 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.

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