Black Hat USA 2026

About Black Hat USA

Black Hat is the world's most prestigious cybersecurity conference, bringing together the brightest minds in information security for cutting-edge research presentations, hands-on training, and the famous Arsenal tool showcase.

Conference Structure

• Trainings (Aug 1-4): 4-day intensive courses on offensive and defensive security, taught by world-class instructors
• Briefings (Aug 5-6): Peer-reviewed research presentations covering the latest vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and defense innovations
• Arsenal: Live demos of open-source security tools by their creators
• Business Hall: Exhibition of cybersecurity vendors and solutions

Why It Matters

Black Hat is where major vulnerabilities are first disclosed, new attack techniques are demonstrated, and the security community sets the agenda for the year ahead.

Details

• Date: August 1-6, 2026
• Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, USA