Registration
For a Pass Comparison Chart click here.
Briefing Prices - All Pricing is in US Dollars (USD) and includes full access to the Business Hall and Arsenal.
Briefing Dates: Wednesday, August 8 - Thursday, August 9
Training Prices - All Pricing is in US Dollars (USD) and includes full access to the Business Hall and Arsenal.
Training Dates: Saturday, August 4 – Tuesday, August 7
Please check individual Training description pages for Training prices and dates.
Business Pass Prices - All Pricing is in US Dollars (USD) and includes full access to the Business Hall and additional Features, including Arsenal, Sponsored Sessions, Sponsored Workshops, and the Kali Linux Dojo. Learn more about Features here.
Business Hall Dates: Wednesday, August 8 - Thursday, August 9
For every Business Pass sold, Black Hat will donate $100 to the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), up to a total of $50,000.
The Business Pass does not allow the option to pre-purchase a DEF CON badge.
Registration Hours
Level Two: Mandalay Bay Convention Center
- Friday, August 3: 14:00 – 18:00
- Saturday, August 4: 07:00 – 16:00
- Sunday, August 5: 08:00 – 18:30
- Monday, August 6: 07:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday, August 7: 08:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday, August 8: 06:30 – 19:00
- Thursday, August 9: 08:30 – 17:00
NOTES
- Do not register twice if you do not receive a Registration Confirmation email. Please send a note to blackhatregistration@ubm.com if you do not receive a confirmation of enrollment email within 2 hours of your registration. If you find yourself registered twice, complete the Black Hat Registration Update Form immediately. Standard Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply. Black Hat reserves the right to cancel your duplicate, unpaid registration without notice.
- Registration fees are per item. There is a separate line item cost for each Training session.
- Registration fees do not include travel, lodging, meals or parking validation. All delegates are responsible for making their own arrangements and any associated fees.
- Lunch is INCLUDED with all paid Briefing and Training passes. Lunch is not included with Business passes.
- All Attendees must be over the age of 18.
- Media passes are not available for Black Hat Trainings. All attendees must check individual Training description pages for prices.
- Near Field Communication badges will be in use at Black Hat USA 2018.
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Registration Terms & Conditions
You agree to our Registration Terms and Conditions when you register online through our website.
Questions or Concerns?
All inquiries, correspondence and issues related to conference registration should be directed to Black Hat via email at blackhatregistration@ubm.com or call +1.415.947.6846 or toll free (within USA) +1.866.203.8081 Monday – Friday 09:00 – 16:00 PT.
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Letter of Justification Template
If you need a document to help convince your manager of the value of your attendance at Black Hat USA, please download one of the documents below and edit to meet your needs.
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Group Discount
Group Registration discounts are available for groups of six or more attendees registered and paid at the same time. Please see below for Group Registration pricing details:
| Group Size |
Early (ends May 25) |
Regular (ends July 13) |
| ORIGINAL PRICE |
$2195 |
$2495 |
| GROUP PASS PRICE 6-14 |
$2095 |
$2395 |
| GROUP PASS PRICE 15+ |
$1995 |
$2295 |
If you are interested in receiving a group discount, please contact BHGroupRegistration@ubm.com to request a group form or inquire about the group registration process.
Registration Policies: Cancellations, Substitutions & Changes
- Full payment must be received prior to group members obtaining their badges onsite.
- Discount applies to the Briefings pass only.
- Black Hat group registration discounts apply for 6 or more new Briefings or Trainings and Briefings registrations.
- Group discount cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions, including the alumni rate.
- Paid registrants who cancel and do not substitute another person will receive a refund less a $300 processing fee if notification is submitted in writing via a completed Black Hat Registration Update Form on or before June 22, 2018.
- If you have already registered and paid your registration in full, you are not eligible for a discount if your organization also submits and qualifies for a group registration at a later date. You may cancel your registration, minus a $300 processing fee, by June 22, 2018 if you wish to partake in your organization's group registration.
- All Fees are non-refundable after June 22, 2018.
- Trainings are filled on a first come first paid basis.
- DEF CON tickets are non-refundable, once purchased.
Media Registration
Please click here for complete Media Registration details.
