BLAC / HAT7–10 Dec 2026
Black Hat Europe
ExCeL London, Royal Docks
A technically serious security conference built around peer-reviewed research briefings, an Arsenal of open-source tool demos, and separate multi-day hands-on training tracks. Draws researchers and red teamers rather than a general business-tech crowd.
Price and access
Paid
- Briefings pass (regular, until 20 November): £1,899 + VAT
- Summit pass: £579 + VAT
- Training courses priced separately
- Free Business Pass and limited Student passes (no Briefings access)
Who it is for
Engineering
What we know
- Date
- 7–10 Dec 2026
- Time
- Not confirmed
- Venue
- ExCeL London, Royal Docks
- Format
- Conference
- Organiser
- Informa TechTarget
OUR TAKE
Is it worth your time?
Worth it if
You're a hands-on security practitioner after original, peer-reviewed research and new tool releases.
Think twice if
- You're budgeting under £1,899 + VAT: that's the regular Briefings rate until 20 November
- You want hands-on training too: courses are booked and priced separately
Source and checking
Date, location, price and booking link checked against the official event source. BADGED has not attended this edition.
Verified by BADGED on 2 Nov 2026.
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