Cybersecurity · Exhibition & conference

Black Hat MEA 2026

1–3 December 2026 · Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center. Everything you need to know about Black Hat MEA 2026 — and how to turn your presence there into weeks of content.

In short

Black Hat MEA 2026 is a cybersecurity exhibition and conference running from 1 to 3 December 2026 at Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham. Organised by Tahaluf with SAFCSP and Tuwaiq Academy, it brings security vendors, CISOs, researchers and government teams together. A2Z Digital can plan photo, video and social coverage for exhibitors and sponsors at Black Hat MEA — share your dates to confirm crew availability.

Details checked against official sources · Updated
Dates
1–3 December 2026
Venue
Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham, Riyadh
Organiser
Tahaluf, with SAFCSP and Tuwaiq Academy
Category
Cybersecurity · Exhibition & conference
Official website
blackhatmea.com
40,000+attendees (2025 edition)
500+exhibiting brands (2025 edition)
330+speakers (2025 edition)
130+countries (2025 edition)
About the event

What is Black Hat MEA?

Black Hat MEA is the Middle East edition of the Black Hat security brand, organised in Riyadh by Tahaluf with the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) and Tuwaiq Academy. The three-day event combines a large exhibition of security vendors with technical briefings, training, capture-the-flag competitions and talks on threats, cloud security, AI and national cyber defence.

The 2025 edition reported more than 40,000 attendees from over 130 countries, more than 500 exhibiting brands and over 330 speakers, with 67% of attendees described as senior decision-makers. Vendors compete for the attention of a technical, senior audience, so clear stand photography, speaker clips and short explainer videos help them make the most of their presence.

Who takes part

Who you'll meet there

CISOs and security leadersCybersecurity vendorsEthical hackers and researchersGovernment cyber agenciesBanks and critical infrastructure operatorsIT and cloud providersStudents and traineesTechnology media
Exhibiting, sponsoring or hosting?

We can cover Black Hat MEA for you

A2Z Digital's event photography & videography team covers stands, activations, speakers and side events at Black Hat MEA in Saudi Arabia — with same-day content for your social channels and PR.

01

Stand photography

Clean shots of your stand, demos, team and visitors — ready for LinkedIn the same day.

02

Demo & product videos

Short vertical videos of your product in action, the format that performs best on LinkedIn.

03

Speaker & panel coverage

Your executives on stage, with pull-quote clips for social.

04

Executive interviews

60-second interviews with leaders and partners, subtitled in English and Arabic.

05

Same-day LinkedIn content

Photo carousels and clips delivered while the event hashtag is trending.

06

Recap film

A 60–90 second highlight film for your website and sales decks.

Your content plan

Before, during & after

Before

Shot list, VIP and speaker schedule, crew passes and a teaser post announcing your presence at Black Hat MEA.

During

Photos and short clips delivered the same day, posted in English and Arabic while the event is trending.

After

Full edited gallery within 48 hours, a highlight film and cut-downs for ads, newsletters and your website.

All year

Reuse the footage in social media and lead generation campaigns until next year's edition.

Practical tips

Get more from Black Hat MEA

Advice from our event crews for making your presence count online.

  • Film the demo, not the booth. People share working products. Plan one short demo that explains what you do.
  • Send session times. If your team is speaking, share stage and time so we capture it from the best angle.
  • Tag partners on day one. Partner photos on day one get reshared — doubling your reach.
  • Prepare captions early. Agree key messages before the event so posts go live within hours.
FAQ

Black Hat MEA questions

When is Black Hat MEA 2026?

Black Hat MEA 2026 takes place on 1–3 December 2026.

Where is Black Hat MEA held?

Black Hat MEA is held at Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham, Riyadh.

Who organises Black Hat MEA?

Black Hat MEA 2026 is organised by Tahaluf, with SAFCSP and Tuwaiq Academy. Check the official website for tickets, registration and exhibitor information.

Who organises Black Hat MEA?

Tahaluf organises Black Hat MEA with support from SAFCSP and Tuwaiq Academy.

Can A2Z Digital cover our brand at Black Hat MEA?

Yes. A2Z Digital provides stand photography, demo & product videos, speaker & panel coverage and same-day social content for brands, exhibitors and sponsors at Black Hat MEA.

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A2Z Digital is an independent agency and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the organisers of Black Hat MEA 2026. Event names belong to their owners. Details are taken from official and published sources and may change — always confirm on the official website.

Taking part in Black Hat MEA?

Tell us your dates and stand or venue. We reply within one working day with a coverage plan.

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Fill in the short form and we'll come back with a few questions and a suggested next step. No commitment, no sales call required.

  • Bilingual Arabic/English team, offices in Dubai and Cairo
  • Working with brands in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt
  • A written plan with clear numbers before we start

Get in touch

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