Black Hat is committed to positively impacting the cybersecurity community and the planet. Below are key sessions, features, partnerships, and resources that highlight Black Hat’s efforts to deliver a responsible and inclusive event. Please view our Sustainability Pledge for more information.
Inspiring Sustainable Development
To inspire sustainable development in the cybersecurity community, Black Hat features Briefings, Community Events, and Networking Events that connect to our values of sustainability, diversity, and inclusivity:
We host an annual Student Scholarship, as well as partner with organizations to increase accessibility to our event in the form of scholarships
Community Lounge: Black Hat aims to provide a platform to discuss current issues affecting the cybersecurity community. One of the events newest additions for 2024, the Community Lounge, will highlight sessions and meetups that pertain to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as professional development. Some top events to check out include:
United for Change: How to Start or Join a Cybersecurity Diversity Community: This session will explore how attendees can take the first steps toward making a real impact in cybersecurity by being part of a supportive and diverse community where everyone has a seat at the table.
Minimizing Environmental Impact
Black Hat Europe 2024 is powered by 100% renewable electricity
Our venue, the ExCeL London, focuses on various sustainability initiatives, including extensive food waste management, replacing light fittings with LED lighting, and is certified as carbon neutral.
Black Hat strives to educate & encourage Sponsors, along with their appointed contractors, to move away from disposable, single-use stands at events, in favor of reusable structures. Nearly all Sponsors for this event use shell scheme structures for stand builds. This means the structure, including walls, platform/raised flooring, furniture, equipment and lighting are all reused post-event.
All vegetable waste onsite is recycled via ExCeL London’s wormery, generating fertilizer for its green spaces.
We preference digital signage and encourage exhibitors and sponsors to think about sustainability in their procurement choices.
Water refill stations are available throughout the convention center.
Designing Socially Responsible Events
Black Hat has developed a Code of Conduct and Sustainability Pledge to hold itself, our attendees, vendors, and contractors accountable to deliver the best event experience possible.
Black Hat Europe is intentionally located in greater London to encourage commuting. The venue is easily accessible via public transportation on the Elizabeth Line and DLR (Docklands Light Railway).
A prayer room and family room are located within the ExCeL London.
ExCeL London is accessible to those who require additional services, such as mobility and support, and recognizes The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme, supporting venue visitors who are living with non-visible disabilities and choose to wear the Sunflower.
Pronoun ribbons will be available at Registration to use in conjunction with conference badges. Additionally, there is an option in which pronouns can be displayed on profiles on our mobile app.
Accessible seating will be available in each of the Keynote and Briefing rooms and is reserved with signage.
Open captioning will be available for all recorded content as part of the Black Hat On-Demand experience.
We work with temporary associates who dedicate their time to help ensure attendees have an excellent event experience.
ExCeL London works with various organizations within the London Borough of Newham to give back to the local community. Efforts include donations of surplus food and fundraising opportunities for those in need community.
