Black Hat USA 2026
OpenPolicy is excited to attend Black Hat USA 2026, the cybersecurity industry's premier event bringing together security leaders, innovators, policymakers, and technology organizations from around the world. Join us in Las Vegas to explore how policy intelligence is shaping cybersecurity, market access, procurement opportunities, and strategic growth in regulated markets. Black Hat USA 2026 takes place August 1–6 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center.
Featured Sessions
Fireside Chat with Kirsten Davies
Policy Meetup
Thursday, August 6
Join Dr. Amit Elazari, CEO & Co-Founder of OpenPolicy, for an exclusive fireside conversation with Kirsten Davies, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Defense. Together, they'll discuss how cybersecurity, AI, and policy are reshaping government innovation, the evolving role of technology leadership, and what organizations need to know to stay ahead of emerging priorities.
Speaker: Kirsten Davies, CIO, U.S. Department of Defense
Moderator: Dr. Amit Elazari
Track: Policy
Format: 40-Minute Track Meetup
Location: Breakers B, Level 2
View the session on the Black Hat agenda
Panel Discussion
Policy Perspectives on AI Security
Thursday, August 6
Artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity while introducing new governance, risk, and regulatory challenges. Join this expert panel, moderated by Dr. Amit Elazari, as government and industry leaders discuss the future of AI security policy, emerging standards, and the collaboration needed to build secure and trustworthy AI systems.
Panelists:
- Razvan Gavrila
- Apostol Vassilev
- Daniel Wallace
Moderator: Dr. Amit Elazari
Track: Policy
Format: 30-Minute Track Meetup
Location: Breakers B, Level 2
View the session on the Black Hat agenda