December 2026 in KSA & the Gulf
Tech & AIFor marketers
Dec 1–3 · Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre (Malham)
Black Hat MEA 2026.
A three-day cybersecurity conference and exhibition in Riyadh that brings together CISOs, security researchers, ethical hackers, solution providers and government decision-makers, with technical briefings, hands-on hacking zones and competitions alongside the exhibition floor.
What to expect
- 40,000+ attendees and 300+ speakers, according to the organiser
- Capture The Flag, the Bug Bounty Cup and the CyberSeed startup competition
- A free expo pass covers the exhibition and The Blacksite hacking zone
Why it matters for marketers
A concentrated B2B audience of security leaders and buyers, useful for cybersecurity, cloud, telecom and fintech brands chasing enterprise and government deals, sponsorship or speaking slots.
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