Arsenal

Black Hat Arsenal will feature countless open-source tool demos and a Lab in the Business Hall. Researchers will showcase their work while answering questions in a dynamic, interactive setting.

Exhibitors

The Business Hall features more than 400 of the industry's top solution providers and startups showcasing the latest tools, technologies and services supporting the security community. At the heart of the Business Hall, connect directly with product experts, demo offerings, setup meetings with vendors, evaluate cutting-edge solutions, discovery career opportunities, and make informed decisions that help strengthen your organizations security posture.

Sponsored Session Theaters

Sponsored sessions cover the industry’s latest trends, technologies, and strategies. Offering everything from career advice to operational best practices.

Sponsor Activities

Join Sponsors for a wide variety of Sponsor Activities. Find contests, meetups, happy hours, free merch, talks, and more!

Booth Crawl

Looking for some fun? Join the official Black Hat Booth Crawl to network and engage with Booth Crawl Sponsors as you make your way through the Business Hall on Wednesday from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Fun, food, and drinks are provided!

Welcome Reception

From 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, unwind while you network before the first full day of Black Hat kicks off at the Welcome Reception. Meet fellow Attendees, Speakers, and Staff over appetizers and refreshments.

Bricks & Picks

Bricks & Picks is a combined activity space in the Business Hall for attendees to delight their playful, creative, and curious sides with LEGO and locks. Open to all Black Hat attendees with Business Hall access, this activity area is led by experts in both areas with competitions, hands-on demonstrations, and more!

Community Lounge

The Community Lounge will feature Community Conversations, interactive sessions and moderated meetups that offer an engaging space for inclusive collaborative discussions to highlight diverse voices and the many communities that make up the cyber field.

Professional Development Zone

The Professional Development Zone is designed to help attendees take their professional experience to the next level and unlock new opportunities for professional success. The zone will feature curated interactive programming, a headshot booth and hiring organizations.

AI Lounge

A dynamic hub in the Business Hall where Artificial Intelligence innovation meets relaxation. The AI Lounge is an immersive environment featuring two complementary areas working in harmony – an Open Theater experience boasting experts exploring AI's impact on cybersecurity and innovative AI solutions, and a lounging space with comfortable seating to rest while enjoying meaningful conversations in a relaxed atmosphere.

Arsenal Labs

Step into the newly evolved Arsenal Labs – a dedicated immersive space in the Business Hall offering an interactive, hands-on environment for hackers of all skill levels.

What began as a niche feature of Arsenal and has grown into one of the most sought-after experiences at the conference, the tech-driven Arsenal Labs is a playground for attendees to explore and test cutting-edge tools, experiment with unique targets, and engage in real-time collaboration with researchers.

Drone Zone

Where Hacking Takes Flight

Don't just learn about drone security—hack it, fly it, and master it in the Drone Zone, a premier hands-on experience in the Business Hall for both seasoned professionals and newcomers alike.

Food & Beverage

Conveniently located in the Business Hall is a Food Court with seating space and a Café to ensure you can recharge without leaving the Show Floor. See the Floor Plan in the Black Hat Events App for each location.

Business Hall Access

A Black Hat USA 2026 Briefings, Trainings, or Business Pass is required for access to the Business Hall. View our Pass Comparison page for more information.

Please note, Summit Passes do not include access to the Business Hall.

The Black Hat Events App

Download the official Black Hat Events App to help navigate the Business Hall and discover where all of this year’s activities are around the venue!