1–3 Dec 2026 · Riyadh, SA

Black Hat

Black Hat Middle East & Africa (Black Hat MEA) is an annual B2B cybersecurity conference and exhibition held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It brings together cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, CISOs, enterprises, government organisations, investors, technology companies and startups for multi-stage conference content, trainings, live hacking demonstrations, Capture the Flag competitions and a large-scale exhibition. The event combines technical briefings, hands-on activity zones, briefings and investment-focused programming over three days.

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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
Visitors
40,000Fact
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 40,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed).

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Venue

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.
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. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.

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