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2026

April 16 | Black Hat Asia 2026 Announces Finalists for Startup Spotlight Competition
The Asia-Pacific region has become a focal point for cybersecurity innovation, and Black Hat Asia 2026 has identified four new companies leading the way. Selected as finalists for the Startup Spotlight Competition, these emerging innovators are addressing some of cybersecurity's most pressing challenges, from defending against quantum-era threats and securing multi-cloud environments to transforming threat intelligence into actionable insights and exposing adversary infrastructure before attacks occur. With cybersecurity innovation accelerating globally and organizations facing increasingly sophisticated threats, these finalists represent the cutting edge of proactive, intelligence-driven security solutions. Read More


March 19 | Shape the Future of Cybersecurity at Black Hat USA 2026
The Black Hat USA 2026 Call for Sessions is your opportunity to present at one (or more) of five groundbreaking Summits on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. These Summits are not just events; they are the epicenter of innovation, collaboration, and critical discussions that will define the future of cybersecurity. Whether you're a CISO tackling enterprise security challenges, a financial services leader defending against sophisticated threats, a healthcare security expert safeguarding critical infrastructure, an innovator driving cybersecurity advancements, or an AI specialist navigating the complexities of machine learning security, this is your moment to make an impact. Read More


March 3 | In Memory of Felix 'FX' Lindner
The Black Hat community is saddened to learn of the passing of Felix 'FX' Lindner, a respected security researcher and valued member of our community. Read More


February 27 | Black Hat Asia 2026 Startup Spotlight Competition: Final Weeks to Apply as Cybersecurity Innovation Accelerates Across Asia-Pacific
As cyber threats intensify across the Asia-Pacific region and enterprise security investments surge to unprecedented levels, Black Hat Asia 2026 prepares to bring back its highly anticipated Startup Spotlight Competition. With the cybersecurity landscape evolving at breakneck speed, enterprises are actively seeking innovative solutions to combat sophisticated threat actors and meet stringent regulatory requirements. Read More


February 25 | Black Hat Asia 2026 Briefings: Review Board Reveals Top 5 Must-See Research Presentations
The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve faster than ever, and Black Hat Asia 2026 promises to deliver the most cutting-edge research and threat intelligence the industry has seen. Our Review Board has meticulously evaluated each individual submission to curate this year's Briefings program, and we're excited to share their top must-see selections delivering breakthrough insights. Read More


2025

November 24 | Black Hat Europe 2025: Your Complete Guide to Four Days of Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity
The countdown has begun. In less than two weeks, cybersecurity's most influential minds will converge at the Excel London from December 8-11. Whether you're a seasoned CISO, an emerging security professional, or somewhere in between, this year's programming promises to reshape how you think about digital defense. Read More


November 19 | Black Hat Europe 2025 Unveils Finalists for Inaugural Startup Spotlight Competition as Cybersecurity Investment Reaches Critical Inflection Point
As cybersecurity threats evolve at unprecedented speed and enterprise security budgets reach record highs, Black Hat Europe 2025 prepares to host the inaugural Black Hat Startup Spotlight Competition. This dynamic competition gives emerging companies a unique opportunity to pitch their transformative products and solutions directly to industry leaders and engaged live audiences and will highlight the critical role emerging companies play in addressing the industry's most pressing challenges. Read More


October 29 | Building the Future of Cybersecurity: Suzy Pallett on Her Vision for Black Hat
As cybersecurity challenges continue to evolve and AI transforms both attack and defense strategies, Black Hat is advancing its mission to serve the global security community. We're excited to share that Suzy Pallett has joined as our new Brand President, bringing a fresh perspective to how we unite and strengthen this community. Read More


October 24 | SecTor 2025 Recap: Strengthening Collective Defense Against Advanced Cybersecurity Threats
Following the successful conclusion of SecTor 2025 earlier this month, our team is excited to share key highlights from the event. This year, Canada’s largest cybersecurity conference officially welcomed 5,350 security professionals from September 30 to October 2 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Read More


September 29 | Black Hat Startup Spotlight Competition Announces Finalists for SecTor 2025
The Black Hat Startup Spotlight Competition, a pitch competition series for cybersecurity startup companies to present their products and solutions in front of a live audience at Black Hat, has officially launched at SecTor. As part of the Black Hat global cybersecurity events portfolio, SecTor provides an unmatched opportunity for the Canadian cybersecurity community to convene each year. Read More


September 17 | SecTor 2025: Full Schedule Programming
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. Read More


September 12 | Black Hat USA 2025 Highlights
Now that the Black Hat team has celebrated the successful close of Black Hat USA 2025, and those who traveled to the event have returned back home, our team wanted to share a recap from the event. This year, the event welcomed 20,000 verified attendees from August 2 to August 7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Security professionals from around the world registered to attend and experience firsthand the latest in cybersecurity research, developments, and trends. Read More


July 23 | Black Hat USA 2025: Full Schedule Programming
With less than two weeks until the beginning of Black Hat USA 2025, taking place August 2 to August 7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, please find the full schedule of event programming placed below. In this blog, you’ll find information on our Keynotes, Main Stage, Briefings, Trainings, Business Hall, Summits, Features, and much more. Read More


July 17 | Black Hat Startup Spotlight Competition Announces Finalists for Black Hat USA 2025
The Black Hat Startup Spotlight Competition, a pitch competition for cybersecurity startup companies to present their products and solutions in front of a live audience at Black Hat, is returning for Black Hat USA 2025. Startup companies across the globe submitted their applications between April 16 and June 11, and after the judges carefully reviewed all the entries, four finalists have now been selected. Read More


June 23 | Financial Services Summit Launches at Black Hat USA 2025
As part of Summit Day, taking place on Tuesday, August 5, one day ahead of the main days of Black Hat USA 2025, the Financial Services Summit will now be included as part of the available Summit programming. The full event week will run Saturday, August 2 through Thursday, August 7. Read More


June 4 | Black Hat Startup Spotlight Competition Returns for Black Hat USA 2025
The Black Hat Startup Spotlight Competition, a pitch competition for cybersecurity startup companies to present their products and solutions in front of a live audience at Black Hat, has officially returned for Black Hat USA 2025. This year, Black Hat USA will take place August 2 to August 7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Read More


May 28 | Introducing Black Hat Labs: The Newest Content within the On-Demand Trainings Platform
While Black Hat Trainings are known to offer a variety of 2- and 4-day live Trainings, available through both in-person and virtual formats throughout the year, we know that the timing of these Trainings may not always align with students’ schedules. In past years, these Trainings had only taken place during Black Hat events, and so students had previously only been able to attend these Trainings during event weeks, such as during Black Hat USA, Black Hat Europe, and Black Hat Asia. Read More


May 20 | Scholarship Opportunities for Students and Veterans at Black Hat USA 2025
While each Black Hat event offers a variety of pass types to best fit attendees’ schedules and content preferences, each event also features a separate registration path that some may not be aware of: the Black Hat Scholarship Program. Read More


May 13 | Black Hat Asia 2025 Highlights
Now that Black Hat Asia 2025 has successfully wrapped up and those who traveled to the event have returned back home, our team wanted to share a recap from the event. This year, the event welcomed more than 3,100 verified attendees from April 1 to April 4 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore. Security professionals from 83 countries registered to attend and experience firsthand the latest in cybersecurity research, developments, and trends. Read More


March 26 | Black Hat Asia 2025: Full Schedule Programming
There is officially less than one week until Black Hat Asia 2025, taking place April 1 to April 4 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore. As you plan for event week, please feel free to review the full schedule of event programming below. In this blog, you’ll find important details on the event, including information on our Keynotes, Briefings, Trainings, Business Hall, Summits, Features, and more. Read More


March 25 | Black Hat Startup Spotlight Competition Announces Finalists for Black Hat Asia 2025
The Black Hat Startup Spotlight Competition, a pitch competition for cybersecurity startup companies to present their products and solutions in front of a live audience at Black Hat, recently launched at Black Hat Asia 2025. Startup companies across the region submitted their applications between January 1 and March 3, and after the judges’ recent deliberations, four finalists have now been selected. Read More


February 24 | Countdown to Black Hat Spring Trainings 2025
As a fundamental element of Black Hat events, Black Hat Trainings regularly kick off each event week. While some Trainings operate on a 2-day schedule, and some span the full four days of content, attendees can also find Black Hat Trainings as standalone events throughout the year, separate from the full conference programming. Read More


February 12 | Black Hat Asia 2025 Announces Summit Schedule
While we’re counting down to the first days of Black Hat Asia 2025, taking place April 1-4 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore, our team wanted to bring to your attention some of the content highlights that you can expect in the days leading up to the main days of the conference. Read More


February 4 | Black Hat Startup Spotlight Competition Launches at Black Hat Asia 2025
The Black Hat Startup Spotlight Competition, a pitch competition for cybersecurity startup companies to present their products and solutions in front of a live audience at Black Hat, has now officially launched for Black Hat Asia 2025. Black Hat Asia will take place April 1-4 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore, and the competition finalists will exhibit and present on April 3 and April 4, while the winner will be announced on April 3 in the Business Hall Theater A at 4:15 PM. Read More


January 31 | Black Hat USA 2025 Call for Papers (CFP) Opens Soon: Resources to Uplevel Your Submission
As the first month of 2025 comes to a close, we hope this year has started off strong for everyone. Our team has already begun ramping up for our biggest event, Black Hat USA, which will take place August 2-7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Read More


2024

December 1 | Black Hat Europe 2024: Full Schedule Programming
With the beginning of Black Hat Europe 2024 quickly approaching, there’s no better time to familiarize yourself with the event’s full schedule programming, placed below. Black Hat Europe 2024 will take place from December 9 to December 12 at the ExCeL London. In this blog, you’ll find important details on the event, including information on our Keynotes, Briefings, Trainings, Business Hall, Summits, Features, and more. Read More


October 31 | Cybersecurity Awareness Month
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, the team at Black Hat wanted to share a few recommendations and resources to keep in mind that don’t only apply each October, but can be utilized year-round to help keep your online safety top of mind. Read More


October 14 | SecTor 2024: Full Schedule Programming
With just one week left until SecTor 2024, please find the full schedule of event programming placed below. SecTor will take place from October 22 to October 24 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. Read More


October 3 | Black Hat and The AI Summit Series
Members of the cybersecurity community, as well as individuals with an interest in technology, are likely aware that artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t exactly new. However, as technology continues to rapidly evolve, so does AI. So while AI itself isn’t new, there continue to be new advancements and changes within and around AI and cybersecurity that are important to recognize. Read More


September 20 | SecTor: Exploring Canada’s Largest Cybersecurity Conference
With SecTor 2024 (October 22 to October 24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre [MTCC]) quickly approaching, we wanted to take this time to bring your attention to all things SecTor, including what the name “SecTor” is shortened (or abbreviated) from, when it first began, what attendees can expect, as well as how SecTor officially became an important event in Black Hat’s global portfolio. To find out more on the history behind SecTor, be sure to read on. Read More


July 19 | Black Hat USA 2024: Full Schedule Programming
With less than a month until the beginning of Black Hat USA 2024, taking place from August 3 to August 8 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, please find the full schedule of event programming placed below. In this blog, you’ll find information on our Keynotes, Briefings, Trainings, Business Hall, Summits, Features, and more. Read More


June 28 | Navigating the Black Hat USA Business Hall
As we quickly approach Black Hat USA 2024, there's no better time to share an update on the Black Hat USA 2024 Business Hall. The Business Hall showcases the latest products and technologies from leading cybersecurity solution providers, and is where attendees can speak one-on-one with solution providers, see demos, as well as ask any questions they may have about specific solutions. Read More


June 10 | Black Hat Briefings: Background, CFPs, Review Process, and More
Last month, we published a blog post about Black Hat Trainings, but for those who may be new to our events, or even for those who are familiar with our events but would like to learn more about all the components of our programming, we look forward to sharing more about the variety of elements that come together to make Black Hat events the cybersecurity industry's most established and in-depth security event series. In addition to Trainings, another component that goes hand in hand with Black Hat event programming is that of Black Hat Briefings. Read More


May 15 | Introduction to Black Hat Trainings
Trainings are a core component of Black Hat events, but for anyone who may not have ever attended a Training course themselves, and has wondered exactly what Black Hat Trainings entail, or how they differ from the other benefits attendees can expect to receive from attending Black Hat events, please find a rundown of Black Hat Trainings placed below. Read More

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