BlackHat USA 2025 is returning to Las Vegas this summer for the annual conference. The six-day cybersecurity conference covers training sessions and educational courses led by industry experts, with hands-on experience. There is also an AI summit to learn about the latest advancements in AI and cybersecurity concerns.
The main conference features many activities, including open-source tool arsenal demos, a tradeshow with vendors, over 100 briefings on various cybersecurity topics, and plenty of networking and social event opportunities.
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Where Is the BlackHat/WebTech USA Conference Las Vegas 2025?
The BlackHat Conference will be returning to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, located at 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119. The Convention Center is accessible from inside the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
When Is the BlackHat/WebTech USA Conference Las Vegas 2025?
The BlackHat Cybersecurity Convention will be held from August 2 until August 7, 2025, with a variety of events occurring daily:
- August 2 – 5: Daily training sessions will be available for all skill levels
- August 5: The AI Summit will take place on Tuesday
- August 6 – 7: The main conference will occur on Wednesday and Thursday
Who Should Attend the BlackHat Conference in Las Vegas?
Anyone interested in cybersecurity should attend the BlackHat hackers and cybersecurity convention, including:
- Cybersecurity professionals
- Hackers
- Security researchers
- Students and educators
- Cybersecurity vendors and service providers
- Government agencies
- Security leaders
- Corporate security decision-makers
- Computer networking professionals
- Anyone concerned about data breaches and identity theft
How Do You Get to the BlackHat/WebTech USA Conference When Staying on the Las Vegas Strip?
If you are staying onsite at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, you can walk to BlackHat USA. For anyone staying elsewhere on the Las Vegas Strip, the easiest and fastest way to get to the Cybersecurity Convention is to ride the Las Vegas Monorail and take a southbound train from these stations:
- SAHARA Las Vegas Station
- Westgate Station
- Boingo Station at the Las Vegas Convention Center
- Harrah’s/The LINQ Station
- Flamingo/Caesars Palace Station
- Horseshoe/Paris Station
You will ride the Monorail to the last stop on the 3.9-mile route: the MGM Grand Station at MGM Grand.
The daily operational hours for the Las Vegas Monorail are:
- Mondays: 7 a.m. – midnight
- Tuesdays – Thursdays: 7 a.m. – 2 a.m.
- Fridays – Sundays: 7 a.m. – 3 a.m.
Once you arrive at the MGM Grand Station, exit the station. You will want to transfer to the Mandalay Bay Tram, accessible at the Excalibur North Tram Station across the street from the MGM Grand Resort and Casino. To reach the Tram Station, cross Tropicana Ave and then cross S Las Vegas Blvd. The Tram is free to ride and operates daily from 10:00 a.m. until midnight.
You will then board a southbound Tram that will stop at the Luxor Hotel & Casino before continuing on to the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The Mandalay Bay Convention Center is a short 10-minute walk from the Tram station. Head into the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and follow the signs to the Convention Center.
Get Your Discounted Monorail Tickets Before the BlackHat Conference
Take advantage of discounted Monorail tickets, including our popular unlimited ride tickets, by buying them in advance before BlackHat USA. Your tickets will not become active until the first time you board the Monorail. Your advanced ticket purchase also entitles you to our exclusive discount offers on attractions, shows, dining, nightclubs, and more.
Sources:
BlackHat USA 2025. (2025).
Mandalay Bay Convention Center. (2025).
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. (2025).