Black Hat MEA 2026 Returns to Riyadh This December
The global cybersecurity community will gather in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 1–3, 2026, as Black Hat Middle East and Africa (Black Hat MEA) returns.
The Black Hat Middle East and Africa (Black Hat MEA) 2026 cybersecurity conference will convene in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from December 1st through the 3rd, 2026. The three-day event will convene security professionals, ethical hackers, technology companies, enterprise leaders and innovators at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham.
With a focus on emerging threats, expertise sharing, and future information security technologies, Black Hat MEA 2026 will host conferences, training sessions, competitions, exhibitions, and investment programming. The event bridges the international cybersecurity community with regional organizations to strengthen digital infrastructure and security capabilities.
Since its inception in 2021, Black Hat MEA has evolved into a key business-to-business platform for cybersecurity in the Middle East and Africa, connecting cybersecurity practitioners, researchers, enterprise decision-makers, technology vendors, investors, and security enthusiasts. Attendees can expect a diverse program covering multiple aspects of cybersecurity, including industry expert discussions, specialized training, hands-on activities, and networking opportunities.
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