Black Hat Middle East and Africa (Black Hat MEA)

Black Hat Middle East and Africa (MEA) is the regional edition of the world-renowned Black Hat cybersecurity conference series. Held at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Saudi Arabia, Black Hat MEA brings together thousands of information security professionals, ethical hackers, and cybersecurity vendors from across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond. The event features world-class Briefings presenting cutting-edge security research, hands-on Trainings from expert instructors, and a large exhibition showcasing cybersecurity products and services. As the region's premier cybersecurity event, Black Hat MEA has grown rapidly, reflecting the massive investments in cybersecurity infrastructure across the Gulf states as part of their digital transformation strategies. The conference addresses regional challenges including critical infrastructure protection, oil and gas security, and smart city defense. The event program encompasses Critical Infrastructure and OT Security, Cloud Security and Zero Trust Architecture, AI-Powered Threat Detection and Response, Mobile and Application Security, Offensive Security and Vulnerability Research, providing comprehensive coverage of the most critical developments shaping the industry today. Designed for CISOs and security directors from MENA organizations, Penetration testers and red team operators, Government cybersecurity officials and defense analysts and other industry stakeholders, the conference delivers a carefully curated mix of keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, and structured networking opportunities.