Black Hat MEA 2026 will run from 1 to 3 December 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, returning one of the world's largest cybersecurity gatherings to the Saudi capital.
Organised by Tahaluf, the event combines a large exhibition with a technical programme and a dedicated executive summit that draws chief information security officers and security leaders from across the region and beyond. Its scale has made it a central fixture on the global cybersecurity calendar.
Why it matters to executives
Cyber risk is now a board-level concern, and Black Hat MEA gives security and business leaders a direct view of the threat landscape and the defensive strategies shaping it. For chief executives and boards, the executive summit translates technical developments into the governance and resilience questions that increasingly sit on the agenda.
The concentration of security leadership, vendors and government bodies in Riyadh also makes it a practical venue for benchmarking, partnership and talent conversations in a field where expertise is scarce and demand is rising.
Event details
Dates: 1 to 3 December 2026
Location: Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham, Saudi Arabia
Organizer: Tahaluf
Official site: blackhatmea.com
