Blog | July 23, 2025
Black Hat USA 2025: Full Schedule Programming
With less than two weeks until the beginning of Black Hat USA 2025, taking place August 2 to August 7 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, please find the full schedule of event programming placed below. In this blog, you’ll find information on our Keynotes, Main Stage, Briefings, Trainings, Business Hall, Summits, Features, and much more.
To see an overview of the full event week schedule, the Conference at a Glance can be found HERE.
Image features the Keynote stage from Black Hat USA 2024.
Keynotes & Main Stage:
Keynotes:
- Wednesday, August 6 at 9:00 AM – Three Decades in Cybersecurity: Lessons Learned and What Comes Next
- This Keynote will be presented by Mikko Hypponen, Chief Research Officer at WithSecure, and take place at the Michelob ULTRA Arena within the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
- The abstract can be viewed HERE.
- Wednesday, August 6 at 1:30 PM – Chasing Shadows: Chronicles of Counter-Intelligence from the Citizen Lab
- This Keynote will be presented by Ron Deibert, Director at The Citizen Lab and Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto, and take place at Oceanside A, Level 2 within the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
- The abstract can be viewed HERE.
- Thursday, August 7 at 9:00 AM – The New Frontline: Cyber on the Precipice
- This Keynote will be presented by Nicole Perlroth, Founding Partner at Silver Buckshot Ventures, and take place at the Michelob ULTRA Arena within the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
- The abstract can be viewed HERE.
- Thursday, August 7 at 10:20 AM – Threat Modeling and Constitutional Law
- This Keynote will be presented by Jennifer Granick, Surveillance and Cybersecurity Counsel at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and take place at Oceanside D, Level 2 within the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
- The abstract can be viewed HERE.
- Thursday, August 7 at 1:30 PM – From Slide Rules to GenAi - Musings of a Graybeard Public Servant on What's Changing, What's Not, and What Should
- This Keynote will be presented by Chris Inglis, Former U.S. National Cyber Director, and take place at Oceanside A, Level 2 within the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
- The abstract can be viewed HERE.
- Thursday, August 7 at 3:20 PM – Securing America: Readiness, Response, and Resilience for Critical Infrastructure Defense
- This Keynote will be presented by Madhu Gottumukkala, Acting Director for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and take place at Oceanside D, Level 2 within the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
- The abstract can be viewed HERE.
Main Stage:
- Wednesday, August 6 at 12:15 PM – IS YOUR CTEM MONEY-MINDED? Unveiling A New Approach to Cyber Risk Management: Moving from Attack Surface Management to Risk Surface Management
- This talk will be presented by Richard Seiersen, Chief Risk Technology Officer at Qualys.
- The abstract can be viewed HERE.
- Wednesday, August 6 at 12:50 PM – Proof, Not Promises: Redefining Cybersecurity for the Defense Industrial Base
- This talk will be presented by Snehal Antani, CEO & Co-Founder of Horizon3.ai; and Bailey Bickley, Chief of Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Defense at the NSA Cybersecurity Collaboration Center.
- The abstract can be viewed HERE.
- Thursday, August 7 at 12:15 PM – Unmasking Cyber Villains: How Microsoft Stays Ahead of the World's Most Dangerous Hackers
- This talk will be presented by Aarti Borkar, Corporate Vice President of Security Customer Success and Incident Response at Microsoft; Andrew Rapp, Senior Director of Microsoft Incident Response at Microsoft; Simeon Kakpovi, Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at Microsoft; and Sherrod DeGrippo, Director of Threat Intelligence Strategy at Microsoft.
- The abstract can be viewed HERE.
- Thursday, August 7 at 12:50 PM – Beyond the Limits: Transforming the SOC to Tackle Modern Challenges
- This talk will be presented by Peter Prizio, Head of Threat Detection Technology Engineering at Splunk.
- The abstract can be viewed HERE.
Locknote:
Briefings:
Briefings will take place on August 6 and August 7, and feature more than 100 Briefings hand selected by the Black Hat USA Review Board. Attendees will learn the latest in cybersecurity risks, developments, and trends covering everything from AI, reverse engineering, application security, exploit development and vulnerability discovery, and more.
Trainings:
Cybersecurity professionals interested in enhancing their skills can participate in this year's Trainings, being held both in-person and virtually from August 2 to August 5. These two- and four-day, deeply technical, hands-on courses are led by the cybersecurity industry's top trainers and professionals. Courses will feature a variety of topics, including AI, machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), pentesting, and more.
Business Hall:
Business Hall passes, or Business passes, are currently available for the 2025 event. The Business Hall showcases the latest products and technologies from leading cybersecurity solution providers. Hours to access the Business Hall will be 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM on August 6 and 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on August 7. Business passes provide access to the Keynotes, Main Stage, Arsenal, Sponsored Sessions, Exhibitor Booths, Bricks & Picks, and more.
Image features an entrance to the Business Hall from Black Hat USA 2024.
Image features some of the Exhibitor Booths within the Business Hall from Black Hat USA 2024.
Summits:
This year's Summits will take place on Tuesday, August 5 and include:
The 11th annual CISO Summit at Black Hat USA – This Summit will provide an exclusive space for chief information security officers (CISOs) and other senior cybersecurity executives to exchange insights, explore emerging threats, and benchmark strategies with peers from across industries and regions. From advanced threat intelligence to risk governance and board-level communication, every session is engineered for high-value, actionable dialogue. The CISO Summit at Black Hat USA 2025 is sponsored by World Wide Technology (WWT), Absolute, Crogl, SandboxAQ, and more. For the full list of CISO Summit Sponsors, please visit www.blackhat.com/us-25/ciso-summit.html.
The second annual The AI Summit at Black Hat USA – This Summit will take place as part of The AI Summit Series, a global conference and expo series focusing on practical applications of AI technologies. This Summit will discuss the importance of AI as not only a tool, but as the cornerstone of both advanced cyber defense and as the latest weapon in the hands of today's threat actors. The AI Summit at Black Hat USA 2025 is sponsored by Protect AI, Crogl, Trend Micro, World Wide Technology (WWT), and more. To purchase a pass to this Summit, please visit www.blackhat.com/us-25/ai-summit.html.
The inaugural Financial Services Summit at Black Hat USA– This Summit will bring together top cybersecurity leaders in the financial sector for a day of candid discussions and expert-led presentations delivering unparalleled insights into the emerging threats, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic innovations transforming the financial sector. The Financial Services Summit is sponsored by Devo Technology and Tanium. To purchase a pass to this Summit, please visit www.blackhat.com/us-25/financial-summit.html.
The second annual Innovators & Investors Summit at Black Hat USA – This Summit will bring together leading entrepreneurs, investors, CISOs, and industry pioneers to focus on the latest market trends, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), startup valuations, and technology innovation designed to address the cyber startups' most important challenges. To apply, please visit www.blackhat.com/us-25/innovators-summit.html.
The fifth annual Omdia Analyst Summit at Black Hat USA – This Summit will feature the industry's leading cybersecurity analysts, including Canalys and ESG (both now part of Omdia), and the topics of discussion will focus on cybersecurity AI agents and how they can move from intent to scale. To apply, please visit www.blackhat.com/us-25/omdia-analyst-summit.html.
Image features Speakers presenting during The AI Summit at Black Hat USA 2024.
In addition to the Summit programming, Black Hat USA 2025 will also feature Micro Summits as part of its programming. Micro Summits this year will include the Cyber Insurance Micro Summit, taking place on Wednesday, August 6, along with the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Micro Summit and the Supply Chain Micro Summit, both taking place on Thursday, August 7. A Black Hat USA 2025 Briefings or Business pass is required for admission to the Micro Summits.
Black Hat Arsenal:
This year's Black Hat Arsenal at Black Hat USA will take place on August 6 and August 7 in the Business Hall. Black Hat Arsenal brings together researchers and the cybersecurity community to showcase and demonstrate their latest open-source tools and products in a conversational environment where presenters can interact with the attendees. This year's event will feature over 115 in-person tool demos spanning exploitation and ethical hacking, cloud security, incident response, and more.
- Black Hat Arsenal Labs: New for 2025, Arsenal Labs has expanded and moved from its original location within Arsenal to its own dedicated immersive space in the Business Hall. Guided by industry experts, Arsenal Labs represents the community's growing appetite for hands-on learning and deeper technical exploration–a rare opportunity to break things, build skills, and connect with peers in this innovative, collaborative space.
Image features one of the Arsenal presentations during Black Hat USA 2024.
Features Highlight:
- Bricks & Picks: Returning for 2025, Bricks & Picks will be a combined activity space for attendees to delight their playful and creative sides with plastic building bricks and locks. This activity area will be led by experts in both areas, feature competitions, hands-on demonstrations, and more.
- Meet & Greet Sessions: In Meet & Greet sessions, attendees will be able to connect with select industry experts. Attendees may participate in a Meet & Greet to ask a speaker from their favorite session a question, introduce themselves to a Review Board member, or take a photo with a new connection.
- Professional Development Zone: Black Hat's Professional Development Zone is designed to help attendees take their professional experience to the next level. This curated series of interactive programming will provide valuable insights into professional growth and how to make yourself stand out among the rest. This zone will provide attendees the opportunity to gain expert advice, learn from industry leaders, and unlock new opportunities for professional success.
- Drone Zone: Visit the Drone Zone located within the Business Hall for a rare and exciting hands-on opportunity to infiltrate the world of unmanned system security. Designed for everyone from newcomers to seasoned cybersecurity professionals, this year's highly engaging and interactive experience will include advanced hacking courses, a live drone Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge, a drone piloting challenge, and more.
- Community Program: The Black Hat Community Program fosters idea-sharing, discussion, and connection around shared interests and key issues in cybersecurity. The Community Program at Black Hat USA 2025 features Community Conversations and meetup opportunities to support community engagement.
- Startup Spotlight Competition: The Black Hat Startup Spotlight Competition is a pitch competition for cybersecurity startup companies interested in the opportunity to present their products and solutions in front of a live audience at Black Hat USA. The top four finalists, FireTail, Keep Aware, Prime Security, and Twine Security have been invited to exhibit at Black Hat USA 2025, and will receive one 20-minute speaking session, and one 30-minute call with an Omdia cybersecurity analyst. The finalists will present to the judges on Thursday, August 7 at 1:30 PM in Oceanside D, Level 2, and the champion will be announced after all finalists have presented.
- Black Hat Network Operations Center (NOC): The Black Hat Network Operations Center (NOC) provides a high security, high availability network in one of the most demanding environments in the world–the Black Hat event. This is accomplished with the help of best of breed solutions providers and seasoned security and engineering teams led by Black Hat's esteemed NOC Team Leads.
- Bookstore: Make sure to stop by the official bookstore at the Breakers Registration Desk, Level 2 and browse the latest titles in security. Several Black Hat Speakers and Trainers will also be signing copies of their authored books. The Bookstore at Black Hat USA 2025 is brought to you by Professional Programs Bookstore.
- Merchandise Store: Be sure to commemorate your Black Hat experience with official merchandise only available at Black Hat events. Buy hoodies, tee shirts, and other memorabilia at our Merchandise Store located on Level 2 in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Image features attendees participating in Bricks & Picks during Black Hat USA 2024.
Image features attendees visiting the Bookstore during Black Hat USA 2024.
Scholarship Program:
Black Hat USA 2025 has awarded complimentary Briefings passes to a limited number of student and veteran applicants as a way to expand accessibility to Black Hat USA 2025 for the cyber community. This year, Black Hat has awarded 161 scholarships and partnered with the following organizations on scholarship programs: Breaking Barriers Women In Cyber (BBWIC), Diana Initiative, San Francisco State University Experimental College, Women's Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC), and Women in Security and Privacy (WISP).
For registration and additional information on Black Hat USA 2025, please visit www.blackhat.com/us-25/registration.html.
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Top Sponsors and Partners of Black Hat USA 2025 include:
- Titanium Sponsors: Armis, CrowdStrike, Qualys, SentinelOne, and ThreatLocker.
- Diamond Sponsors: 7AI, Blink Ops, Cymulate, Google Cloud, Palo Alto Networks, ReliaQuest, Sophos, Tenable, and Trend Micro.
- Sustaining Partners: Armis, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Cyera, ManageEngine, Qualys, SentinelOne, Sophos, ThreatLocker, Trend Micro, Varonis, and Wiz.
- Global Partners: Censys, Concentric AI, Corellium, Fortra, Huntress, HackerOne, and wolfSSL.
For the most up-to-date list of Sponsors from Black Hat USA 2025, please visit www.blackhat.com/us-25/event-sponsors.html.
