The AI Summit Returns to Black Hat USA 2025 on August 5
This groundbreaking event discusses 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. It kicks off with keynote presentations and panel discussions on the headliner stage, before breaking into Strategic and Technical workshop tracks. These sessions empower attendees to collaboratively tackle two pivotal forces shaping today's technology landscape – artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
'We are proud of the diverse and powerful lineup of speakers and presentations at The AI Summit at Black Hat USA 2025,' said Caroline Hicks, Senior Director, The AI Summit Series, Informa Connect. 'Covering everything from GenAI-driven offense and defense to enterprise-grade AI systems, our program showcases the full breadth of today's cybersecurity landscape. Delegates will gain practical strategies and insights from leading global experts to equip them with the knowledge and tools to enhance detection and prevention using the latest AI innovations.'
The AI Summit at Black Hat USA will bring together a range of attendees from senior enterprise executives to AI specialists, IT leaders to cybersecurity professionals, for a day of learning, networking, and inspirational moments. Topics will include the use of AI in cybersecurity products and solutions, securing AI applications and models within the enterprise, and the use of AI in cyber attacks. A preview of the stage presentations include:
The New Frontier: AI Agents & Security Risks opens the conference with Protect AI's Ian Swanson and Dan McInerney.
Addressing Real-World AI Security Challenges features panelists Jyotirmay Gadewadikar (Mitre), Rosalia Hajek (Topgolf Callaway Brands), Chuck Herrin (F5), and Niv Braun (Noma Security), among others, discussing how AI can be trusted and scaled in critical infrastructure and focusing on innovation in automation and threat detection.
Debunking AI Myths & Misconceptions: What Security Leaders Need to Know includes Nathan Hamiel (Kudelski Security), Jess Burn (Forrester) and Apostol Vassilev (National Institute of Standards and Technology) separating hype from reality to help security professionals address real risks and practical defenses.
The AI Summit at Black Hat USA 2025 is presented by Protect AI as well as sponsors Crogl, Trend Micro, World Wide Technology (WWT), Elastic, GTB Technologies, Microsoft Security, Lockheed Martin, F5, Intezer, Noma Security, and Cranium AI, among others.
To learn more about The AI Summit at Black Hat USA 2025, visit https://www.blackhat.com/us-25/ai-summit.html for passes, speaker announcements, show agenda, and sponsorship opportunities.
ABOUT THE AI SUMMIT at BLACK HAT USA
The AI Summit at Black Hat USA 2025 takes place on August 5 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
The AI Summit Series smartly integrates into the Black Hat USA 2025 programming to celebrate its 28th anniversary with a live, in-person six-day program from August 2 to August 7. As 2023 saw artificial intelligence explode into the mainstream and land firmly on the boardroom agenda, today it's clear that no AI implementation can truly be successful without understanding, and preparing for, the myriad cybersecurity implications.
ABOUT THE AI SUMMIT SERIES
In 2016, at a time when AI conferences were geared towards research & academia, Informa launched The AI Summit Series - the first-ever conference and exhibition to explore what AI practically means for enterprises. Every year since then, we've gathered top executives and investors with technology specialists and data scientists from across the globe to network, learn and showcase ground-breaking technology solutions for business.
With the 10th edition flooring in 2025, it's clear we were trusted before the hype, and our conference & expo series has firmly established itself at the heart of the AI community with shows running in London, New York, Singapore, Cape Town, and at Black Hat USA. www.theaisummit.com
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