Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Black Hat India 2026 marks the debut of the Black Hat conference series in India, running October 27 to 30 in Bengaluru.
- The four day programme includes technical trainings, a Summit Day, two days of Briefings, and the Arsenal open source tool demonstrations.
- Topics span applied security, exploit development, malware analysis, and offensive and defensive hacking techniques.
- Designed for security researchers, penetration testers, red and blue team members, CISOs, and security engineers across technology, finance, and e-commerce sectors.
- Participating organisations include Microsoft, Groww, NTT Data, Flipkart, RedHunt Labs, Cyfinoid Research, Cred, Traboda Cyber Labs, and Stratosphere Laboratory.
About the Event
Black Hat India 2026 brings the established Black Hat conference format to Bengaluru for the first time. The event takes place at the Sheraton Grand, Brigade Gateway, over four days. The structure separates hands on training sessions from the main conference programme, allowing attendees to focus on skill development before engaging with research presentations and vendor exhibitions.
Programme Structure
The event opens with specialised training courses catering to practitioners at different experience levels. A dedicated Summit Day follows, leading into two days of Briefings where global security researchers present new findings. The Arsenal provides a platform for demonstrating open source security tools, while the Business Hall offers space for vendor engagement and networking.
Technical Focus Areas
Sessions address applied security, exploit development, malware research, and vulnerability analysis. Both offensive techniques (penetration testing, red team operations) and defensive approaches (blue team tactics, security engineering) feature in the programme. The content emphasises practical application alongside theoretical research.
Who Should Attend
The event targets cybersecurity professionals across experience levels, from entry level practitioners to senior executives. Security researchers, penetration testers, red and blue team members, CISOs, security engineers, IT managers, and developers will find relevant content. Attendees typically come from enterprises, startups, and government organisations in technology, finance, and e-commerce.