Black Hat and HIMSS have partnered strategically to debut the Healthcare Cybersecurity Summit at Black Hat USA 2026. The partnership will combine expertise in cybersecurity and healthcare technology to tackle the increasing digital security challenges in the healthcare industry.
Black Hat, one of the most established and comprehensive series of security events in the cybersecurity industry, announced its partnership with HIMSS, the world’s leading authority in healthcare technology. Both organizations will jointly host the inaugural Healthcare Summit at Black Hat USA 2026, August 1–6.
This is the first time HIMSS and Black Hat have collaborated. It aims to help address the evolving relationship between health technology and cybersecurity. The event will feature key strategies that can help healthcare organizations improve security resilience and address emerging cyber risks.
The Healthcare Summit is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4. The event will include cybersecurity and health care leaders and technology experts. The summit will deliver practical insights on building stronger defenses, preventing clinical disruptions and boosting patient confidence.
“By bringing together HIMSS’s deep healthcare technology expertise with Black Hat’s cutting-edge cybersecurity intelligence, we’re establishing a new standard for cross-industry collaboration,” said Suzy Pallett, President of Black Hat. “Attendees will gain extraordinary access to dual-domain intelligence that addresses the most pressing challenges facing healthcare security professionals today.”
Advancing Healthcare Cybersecurity Through Expert Collaboration
The Healthcare Cybersecurity Summit will deliver an advanced learning experience for healthcare IT professionals, CISOs, security practitioners, and technology decision-makers. Attendees will explore solutions for securing artificial intelligence applications used in clinical environments.
The summit will also focus on protecting machine learning models from adversarial attacks. In addition, participants will understand how AI-powered cybersecurity solutions can help safeguard patient safety and sensitive health information.
Healthcare organizations continue to face increasing cyber threats, including ransomware attacks, data breaches, and vulnerabilities within connected medical systems. Therefore, the summit aims to provide actionable knowledge that helps security teams build stronger protection frameworks.
“This Summit brings together the leading voices in healthcare, technology, and cybersecurity to address one of the most urgent challenges facing health systems,” said Hal Wolf, HIMSS President & CEO. “Together with Black Hat, we’re convening deep expertise, real-world experience, and actionable insights into a Summit that helps healthcare organizations strengthen resilience, protect patients, and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.”
The upcoming event will be a great platform for professionals from both healthcare and cyber security industries. It will offer access to industry leaders, security practitioners and innovators shaping the future of healthcare protection.
The Healthcare Cybersecurity Summit will have attendees at the forefront of healthcare security transformation. The summit will include expert discussions, practical strategies and industry-specific insights to help organizations tackle complex cybersecurity challenges.
The event will support healthcare leaders to enhance cyber resilience, protect critical systems and maintain trust in an increasingly digital healthcare environment. The Black Hat and HIMSS partnership is an important step towards strengthening cybersecurity standards across the global healthcare ecosystem.
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Source: Businesswire
