Cyber War Forum at BH USA
Apply to attend the Cyber War Forum USA, a closed-door, invitation-only gathering taking place during Black Hat USA on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Las Vegas. The Forum is designed for senior leaders from government, defense, national security, and critical infrastructure organizations to engage in candid discussion around cyber conflict, resilience, and national preparedness. Operating under Chatham House Rule and strictly free of product pitches, the Forum creates a trusted environment for conversations that rarely happen in larger conference settings. [tmcnet.com]
The Cyber War Forum USA will be chaired by a distinguished group of cyber, defense, and critical infrastructure leaders and will convene approximately 60 invited participants for a working session focused on the three phases of cyber conflict:
Detection & Warning – identifying indicators, intelligence-sharing, and preparing for emerging threats
Active Cyber War – decision-making, public-private coordination, and operational response during a cyber conflict
Resilience & Recovery – restoring operations, maintaining public trust, and strengthening long-term resilience
Attendees will collaborate in moderated discussions and receive a Cyber War Readiness Playbook post-event capturing key insights, recommendations, and outcomes from the Forum.
This USA edition follows the successful launch of Cyber War Connect Europe in London in May 2026, which brought together leaders from critical infrastructure, government, NATO CCDCOE, RUSI, and the broader resilience community. Following the Forum, attendees are invited to an exclusive drinks reception to continue the conversation and build trusted relationships with peers across sectors.
Attendance is intentionally limited to preserve the quality of discussion and peer engagement.
Request your invitation today.