As cyber operations increasingly shape geopolitical conflict, economic disruption, and national resilience, preparedness can no longer sit solely within technical teams. The ability to detect escalation, maintain continuity, and recover critical systems has become a leadership challenge.

The Black Hat Cyber War Global Series is an international series of forums that convene an invitation-only group of senior cybersecurity, government, military, intelligence, and policy leaders to examine the operational realities of modern cyber conflict.

Our global series launched at Cyber War Connect Europe in London in June 2026, which brought together senior participants from the UK government, NATO CCDCOE, RUSI, and the wider cyber resilience community. Designed as a global platform, the series will expand worldwide after our successful June kickoff – Our USA Cyber War Forum will be held in August 2026, and we will return to London in December 2026.

Each stop will address nation-state campaigns, AI-enabled operations, critical infrastructure resilience, information operations, and the legal and policy frameworks shaping modern conflict.

Further held under Chatham House Rule, the Forum is designed for candid, high-trust discussions focused on real-world coordination, resilience, and decision-making under pressure - from protecting critical infrastructure to responding to large-scale disruption and state-aligned threats. The series creates a strategic environment for leaders to exchange insight, challenge assumptions, and strengthen readiness for a rapidly changing threat landscape.

Be part of a cross-sector community transforming the future of cyber defense. Explore the series calendar below, and to stay in the know about upcoming events, contact us here and stay one step ahead.