Want to catch up with peers before the showfloor opens? Feeding Frenzy is our Black Hat happy hour at the Shark Reef aquarium - bites, drinks, and a "Fin & Tonic" or two while the sharks circle. Drop in, unwind, and swim off to your evening plans. Hosted by Harmonic Security.

Visiting Vegas for Black Hat? Fancy an early-evening escape from the chaos of the conference floors? Join Intruder for Secs on the Beach - three hours of free-flowing drinks, great food, and even better company, all in poolside cabanas. Relax into our no-pitch zone with a private pool, golden-hour vibes, and great cyber convos to […]

After a full day of conference sessions, continue the conversation with an intimate dinner hosted by Dell Technologies Capital, MavenAGI, and Redis. This invite-only gathering brings together enterprise AI and technology executives to exchange perspectives on what it really takes to move AI from experimentation to business impact. From agentic AI and knowledge systems to […]

Your employees are already using AI. The question is whether they are using it safely. Shadow AI is not a problem you can block your way out of. Sanctioned tools sit unused while sensitive data flows into whatever app is easiest for employees to use. Acceptable use policies exist, but few employees could tell you […]

In town for Black Hat? Kick off the week with Aikido, AWS and Tailscale as we take over Omega Mart. What to expect? Meet up with peers in the weirdest setting in Vegas! Food, drinks & great conversations No stages, sales decks, or "synergy" Full access to explore Omega Mart A memorable way to start […]

About the Event Back for year two, the SecOps Sunset Social brings together security leaders, detection engineers, and SecOps operators for a private sunset ride 550 feet above the Vegas skyline. Hosted by Monad , Hydrolix , BlinkOps , and The Cybersecurity Pulse , this is a small-group Black Hat gathering for drinks, war stories, […]

Kick your feet up after a long day at Blackhat with the Scanner team in our premium suite at The Sphere to experience The Wizard of Oz like never before. Food and drinks to be provided. The Wizard of Oz at Sphere transports audiences, making them feel like they have stepped inside the film and […]

Hosted by AWS & Copperhelm , we're bringing together top security leaders and practitioners for a night of high-impact networking and elevated cocktails in an unforgettable atmosphere. Great drinks, good vibes, and even better company. Space is limited - secure your spot and before registration is closed! Registration is subject to approval.

CISO Karaoke is back. Back by popular demand, we're cranking up the volume for another unforgettable night of CISO Karaoke at Black Hat USA 2026. After a long day at the conference, this is where everyone ends up, good people, a proper bar, and a live mic for anyone brave enough. Expect top-tier networking, questionable […]

DEF CON is one of the largest and most influential hacker conventions in the world, taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The event brings together security researchers, hackers, students, journalists, federal employees, and technology enthusiasts for a hands-on celebration of cybersecurity, hacking culture, and digital exploration. DEF CON is known for its talks […]

SuperZoo is the largest pet retail trade show in North America, produced by the World Pet Association at Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip. The business-to-business event gathers pet store owners, buyers, groomers, and industry professionals to discover the newest products, services, and innovations across the pet care market. Exhibitors showcase pet food, supplements, […]