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An important update on Black Hat MEA, Saudi Arabia We have taken the decision to reschedule Black Hat MEA, originally due to take place on 1–3 December 2026. We’ll be back on 31st May to 2nd June 2027. Since its launch in Riyadh in 2021, Black Hat MEA has grown into one of the world’s largest cybersecurity gatherings. It brings government and industry leaders together with the researchers, ethical hackers and security professionals working to make the digital world more secure. The previous edition welcomed more than 40,000 attendees, over 500 exhibiting brands and 300 speakers. Across three days, participants shared new research, explored emerging threats and put their skills to the test in the Capture the Flag competition. An event of this scale and international significance deserves an exceptional experience. In choosing the new dates, our priority is to bring the global community together for the technical briefings, hands-on learning and international collaboration that define Black Hat MEA. We are enormously grateful to our exhibitors, sponsors, government partners, speakers and attendees for their continued support. Black Hat MEA is a Saudi success story, and our ambition for its future continues to grow. We look forward to welcoming the world’s cybersecurity community back to the Kingdom for the next edition.