With less than two weeks until SecTor 2025 begins, please find the full schedule of event programming placed below. SecTor will take place from September 30 to October 2 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto. In this blog, you'll find information on our Keynotes, Briefings, Trainings, Business Hall, Summits, Features, and more.
To see an overview of the full event week schedule, the Conference at a Glance can be found HERE.
As part of the Black Hat global cybersecurity events portfolio, SecTor provides an unmatched opportunity for the Canadian cybersecurity community to convene each year.
Keynotes:
Image features one of the Keynote presentations during SecTor 2024.
Briefings:
Briefings will take place on Wednesday, October 1 and Thursday, October 2, and feature over 45 Briefings hand selected by the SecTor Review Board. Attendees will learn the latest in cybersecurity risks, developments, and trends covering everything from AI, reverse engineering, exploit development and vulnerability discovery, and more.
All Briefings pass holders will also receive access to all recorded Briefings for 30 days following the close of the event (October 9–November 8).
Business Hall:
Business Hall passes, or Business passes, are currently available for the 2025 event. The Business Hall showcases the latest products and technologies from leading cybersecurity solution providers. Hours to access the Business Hall will be 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM on October 1 and 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM on October 2. Business passes provide access to the Keynotes, Arsenal, Sponsored Sessions, Bricks & Picks, and more. All SecTor 2025 pass holders will have access to the Business Hall.
Image features the entrance to the Business Hall during SecTor 2024.
Image features one of the Exhibitor Booths in the Business Hall during SecTor 2024.
Image features one of the Exhibitor Booths in the Business Hall during SecTor 2024.
Image features one of the Exhibitor Booths in the Business Hall during SecTor 2024.
Summits:
This year's Summits will take place on Tuesday, September 30 and include:
Please note, Summits require individual passes to attend.
Arsenal:
This year's Black Hat Arsenal at SecTor 2025 will take place on October 1 and October 2. Black Hat Arsenal brings together researchers and the cybersecurity community to showcase and demonstrate their latest open-source tools and products in a conversational environment where presenters can interact with the attendees. This year's event will feature 40 in-person tool demos and six labs in total (three labs on each day), spanning cloud security, exploitation and ethical hacking, reverse engineering, and more.
Image features the Arsenal Lab during SecTor 2024.
Features Highlight:
Image features Bricks & Picks during SecTor 2024.
Image features Bricks & Picks during SecTor 2024.
Image features one of the Community Lounge sessions during SecTor 2024.
Image features one of the Community Lounge sessions during SecTor 2024.
Startup Spotlight Competition: The Black Hat Startup Spotlight Competition is a pitch competition for cybersecurity startup companies interested in the opportunity to present their products and solutions in front of a live audience at Black Hat. The top four finalists will be invited to exhibit at SecTor 2025, as well as receive one 20-minute speaking session and one 30-minute call with an Omdia cybersecurity analyst. The winner will then be invited to Black Hat USA 2026 to compete in the Global Startup Spotlight Competition.
Scholarship Program: As a way to introduce the next generation of security professionals to the SecTor community, SecTor will be awarding complimentary SecTor 2025 Briefings passes to a limited number of student applicants. Black Hat holds its own annual Student and Veteran Scholarship programs, and partners with a variety of associations on additional scholarship opportunities.
For registration and additional information on SecTor 2025, please visit www.blackhat.com/sector/2025/registration.html.
Top Sponsors and Partners of SecTor 2025 include: