Black Hat USA 2026

Black Hat USA is a leading cybersecurity conference. The 2026 edition runs six days at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas with specialized training, a two-day main conference, 100+ briefings, Arsenal tool demos, and networking. Topics include offensive and defensive security, threat intelligence, vulnerability research, and policy. Organized by Black Hat (Informa).

Conference Information

Conference Highlights

  • Training and two-day main conference. 100+ briefings. Arsenal. Keynotes and networking.

Target Audience

Security researchers, CISOs, penetration testers, defenders, vendors

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Mikko Hypponen

Keynote Speaker

WithSecure - Chief Research Officer

Mikko Hypponen is CRO at WithSecure. He has delivered keynotes at Black Hat on malware, threat intelligence, and the fut ...

Nicole Perlroth

Keynote Speaker

Silver Buckshot Ventures - Founding Partner

Nicole Perlroth is a journalist and founding partner at Silver Buckshot Ventures. She has keynoted Black Hat on cyber wa ...

Ron Deibert

Keynote Speaker

Citizen Lab - Director

Ron Deibert is Director of the Citizen Lab and professor at the University of Toronto. He has spoken at Black Hat on sur ...

Chris Inglis

Keynote Speaker

Former U.S. National Cyber Director - Former National Cyber Director

Chris Inglis served as the first U.S. National Cyber Director. He has keynoted Black Hat on national cybersecurity strat ...