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Financial Threat Summit at black hat Europe 2026

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Tuesday, 8 December, 2026

Excel, London, UK


Overview

Financial institutions face an increasingly complex threat landscape driven by sophisticated adversaries, emerging technologies, and evolving regulatory demands. The Financial Threat Summit at Black Hat Europe 2026 brings together cybersecurity leaders and financial sector practitioners to discuss the risks, trends, and strategies shaping the future of financial security.

Held the day before Black Hat Europe Briefings, this one-day summit delivers practical insights, real-world case studies, and peer-driven discussions focused on protecting today's financial services ecosystem.

Attendees will explore:

  • Emerging threats targeting financial institutions
  • Fraud, resilience, and risk management strategies
  • AI, cloud, and other technology-driven security challenges
  • Regulatory and compliance developments
  • Lessons learned from real-world incidents

*Please note: The Financial Threat Summit operates under Chatham House Rule to encourage open, candid discussion among security professionals and industry peers.


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Why Attend?

  • Connect with cybersecurity and risk leaders from across the financial services sector in a highly focused environment designed for peer learning and meaningful discussions.
  • Hear directly from practitioners and industry experts on the threats, technologies, and security strategies shaping the future of financial services.
  • Cut through the noise with practical insights into cyber resilience, fraud prevention, ransomware defense, third-party risk, and emerging attack trends.
  • Explore the impact of AI and other emerging technologies on financial sector security, risk management, and operational resilience.
  • Gain real-world lessons learned from leading financial institutions, fintechs, payment providers, and security teams defending critical systems.
  • Leave with actionable strategies to strengthen your organization's security posture and prepare for the evolving threats facing the financial ecosystem.

Whether you're responsible for cybersecurity, fraud prevention, risk management, compliance, or operational resilience, the Financial Threat Summit delivers the insights, perspectives, and connections needed to help protect your organization in an increasingly complex threat landscape.


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Sponsorship Opportunities

Connect with cybersecurity, fraud, risk, and resilience leaders from across the financial services sector at the Financial Threat Summit at Black Hat Europe 2026.

This industry-focused summit offers a unique opportunity to build relationships with decision-makers responsible for protecting banks, fintechs, payment providers, insurers, and other critical financial organizations.

Sponsor benefits include:

  • Access to financial sector security and risk decision-makers
  • Brand visibility among a highly targeted audience
  • Thought leadership opportunities with industry professionals
  • Expanded exposure through the Black Hat Europe community and Business Hall

Sponsors

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