40,000+ government stakeholders, decision-makers, and industry experts. The Middle East cybersecurity market is projected to nearly double — from USD 20.3 billion in 2022 to USD 44.7 billion by 2027.

Black Hat MEA is where that budget gets allocated. Three days in Riyadh with CISOs, procurement teams, and government bodies actively evaluating cybersecurity vendors and partners. IBM, Cisco, and Fortinet are regulars on the floor. So are the buyers they're competing for.

For European cybersecurity companies with strong technical credibility, this is one of the highest-value rooms in the region. The market is large, the procurement cycles are serious, and the decision-makers are in the building.

Black Hat MEA 2026