Technology and telecoms · Major show
Black Hat MEA 2026
Cybersecurity exhibition and conference for security leaders, practitioners and vendors, with training and competitions.
When and where is Black Hat MEA 2026?
Black Hat MEA 2026 runs from 1 to 3 December 2026 at Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The organiser's figures
40,000 attendees and more than 500 exhibiting brands (2025 edition, organiser figures)
These are the organiser's own numbers, not ours. Shows count visitors in different ways, so compare with care.
Is Black Hat MEA open to the public?
Black Hat MEA is a trade event: it is for people who work in the industry. Check the official site for who may register and whether there is a fee.
Checked against the organiser's site on 5 October 2026. Dates and venues change: confirm on the official site before you book a stand, a flight or a hotel. Seen a mistake? Tell us.