Cybersecurity
Black Hat USA 2027 Las Vegas
Jul 31 - Aug 5, 2027 · Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Dates verified date source · Official site · Attendance history
to Thu, Aug 5, 2027
How full will Vegas be during Black Hat USA 2027?
Busy: expect firmer rates near the venue; book private dining and group blocks early.
Black Hat USA 2027 falls mostly in the week of Aug 2, 2027, which we rate Busy on trade-show attendance: about 57,333 trade-show attendees in town (pro-rated), counting Black Hat USA 2027 and 3 other tracked shows that overlap its dates.
1 show(s) in this window have no published attendance, so the real number is higher.
Overlapping shows
- Ai4 2027 Aug 2-5, 2027 · The Venetian · ~12,000
- ASD Market Week - August 2027 Aug 3-5, 2027 · LVCC · ~30,000
- DEF CON 35 Aug 5-8, 2027 · LVCC · attendance n/a
Each Monday-Sunday week gets one score: the pro-rated attendance of every tracked trade show in town that week. The score sets the week’s trade label. A trade show carries the trade label of the week that holds most of its days (ties go to the busier week), on every tile and page. A week’s headline label can be lifted by the leisure floor (“Busy (leisure)” or “Peak (leisure)”); trade-show tiles never inherit it. Method.
When to book entertainment for Black Hat USA 2027
Book entertainment: Plenty of time
Based on typical lead times for headline and booth entertainment (status as of Oct 18). In Packed or Sold-out weeks, book at the early end; private rooms and hotel blocks go fast too.
What is Black Hat USA?
Black Hat USA is the flagship of Black Hat, a cybersecurity event series founded in 1997 and run by Informa. It mixes technical Trainings, Briefings on new research, specialized Summits and a Business Hall of security vendors at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Who attends: Security practitioners, researchers, CISOs and other security leaders, government officials and cybersecurity vendors. In 2025 the Business Hall had more than 425 solution providers.
Attendance trend: Up from 20,000 verified attendees in 2025 to more than 23,000 in 2026, per Black Hat. Attendance history.
When it usually happens
Early August at Mandalay Bay, running about six days with Trainings first and Briefings at the end. Black Hat USA 2027 runs Saturday, July 31 to Thursday, August 5, and DEF CON 35 starts the same Thursday (Aug 5-8) at the LVCC, so the two form back-to-back security weeks.
Where to stay: nearby hotel clusters
Mandalay Bay Convention Center: Mandalay Bay, Delano and Four Seasons share the complex. A free tram runs to Luxor and Excalibur, and MGM Grand, New York-New York and Park MGM are a short ride north on the south Strip.
Entertainment ideas for Black Hat USA
- A magician or mentalist doing 'how did they know that' reads, a natural fit for a social-engineering crowd
- A puzzle or escape-style challenge with a leaderboard
- A live caricature or portrait artist to slow foot traffic
- A DJ or live band for a vendor party or customer reception
- A comedian who can work a technical crowd
- A private dinner with a strolling magician for CISO guests
Ideas, not endorsements. Match the act to the crowd and check the show's exhibitor rules on sound levels and booth activations.
Black Hat USA FAQ
When is Black Hat USA 2027?
Black Hat USA 2027 runs Jul 31 - Aug 5, 2027 in Las Vegas.
Where is Black Hat USA 2027 held?
At Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas.
How many people attend Black Hat USA?
About 23,000 (2026 figure, per the source linked on this page).
How busy will Las Vegas be during Black Hat USA 2027?
We rate the week of Aug 2, 2027 as Busy: about 57,333 trade-show attendees in town (estimate).
When should I book entertainment for Black Hat USA 2027?
Our booking meter currently reads “Plenty of time” for headline and booth entertainment, based on typical lead times.
Do Black Hat and DEF CON happen the same week?
They run back to back. In 2027 Black Hat USA is July 31 to August 5 at Mandalay Bay, and DEF CON 35 is August 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
How many companies exhibit at Black Hat USA?
Black Hat reported more than 425 cybersecurity solution providers in the 2025 Business Hall.
Advertise here Venues, DMCs and transport partners can sponsor the Black Hat USA page (party venues, transport and DMC slots). See placements →
Attendance history and past editions
| Year | Where | Attendance | What it counts / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Las Vegas | 23,000 | verified attendees ("more than") source Black Hat reported over 15% growth on 2025. |
| 2025 | Las Vegas | 20,000 | verified in-person attendees source |
Organizer or audit figures as published; counting methods differ between sources and years.
Sources and notes
2026: 23,000+ verified (Black Hat). Leads into DEF CON, so 'hacker summer camp' week.
- Dates: https://blackhat.com/upcoming.html
- Attendance: https://blackhat.com/html/press/2026-08-11.html (2026 figure)
- Official site: https://www.blackhat.com/
Spotted a change? Dates and venues are set by the organizer and can move. Always confirm on the official site.
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