FAQs

Hack In The Box (HITB) is a series of network security and hacking conferences held annually around the world, with cutting-edge hardcore technical talks delivered by some of the most respected names in the cyber security industry. It’s among the foremost platforms for the discussion and dissemination of next generation cyber computer security issues.

HITB+CyberWeek goes beyond the cutting edge talks and trainings for security professionals that you’ve come to expect from HITB. We will be disseminating the latest knowledge, ideas and techniques amongst security professionals and also developing specific content and challenges for the wider student population during a week-long gathering in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Find out what’s on at our website homepage. There are also specific pages for Activities and Training.

Here's the list of all HITB main track speakers

Speakers are selected based on a Call for Papers process. You can register for free and submit your paper through the website. Our list of panelists will review and approve your paper based on our guidelines. We will let you know once your paper is approved and help you with travel and accommodation.

This event is organized by the Hack in the Box team along with supporting partners and volunteers.

The event is mostly free and open to public. Register for a free event ticket, and you can take part in all the activities and watch the different competitions taking place. The HITB technical trainings and conferences are paid, you will need to register and pay the registration fees.

The event is taking place at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The event starts at 9 am every day, but different activities and trainings have different starting times. Check out the agenda for your areas of interest.

The event is taking place between Saturday 12 October and Wednesday 17 October 2019.

Yes, from Dubai and Sharjah. Exact locations will be confirmed closer to the event.

Yes, parking is free, and we've also got valet options.

Please visit https://visitabudhabi.ae for more information on travel.

Here’s a map for the venue: https://goo.gl/maps/JMvRA7PCjMQeoFRx5

Emirates Palace has hotel suites, so you can stay at the venue. For more hotel options, visit visitabudhabi.ae

The local currency of United Arab Emirates is AED. Currency can be exchanged at the Emirates Palace reception, airport or malls.

A meter taxi form Abu Dhabi International Airport to Emirates Palace costs around AED 80 which is equivalent to USD 22.

Yes. Free lunch will be provided for all attendees.

Sorry, this isn't allowed.

Food from outside cannot be brought into the venue. Any camera equipment will require pre-approval and permits from Emirates Palace ahead of the event.

Personal cameras and mobile phones are permitted, but camera gear and equipment will require pre-approval from Emirates Palace.

Yes

Yes, free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the venue.

Yes.

Smoking is permitted but only in designated areas.

In respect of the local culture, please abide by a smart casual clothing style or the traditional Arab national dress. Please refrain from wearing shorts, flip flops, open shoes or any other skin-exposing garment.

You can print your ticket or show the confirmation on your mobile phone.

The event is taking place between Saturday 12 October and Wednesday 17 October 2019.

The event is mostly free and open to public. Register for a free event ticket, and you can take part in all the activities and watch the different competitions taking place. The HITB technical trainings and conferences are paid, you will need to register and pay the registration fees.

The event is taking place at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The event starts at 9 am every day, but different activities and trainings have different starting times. Check out the agenda for your areas of interest.

You can Register on our website now.

Yes, you can register at the venue during the days of the event.

Please tell us your full name and the email address you used to register.

You can pay via bank transfer.

Activities for kids and families include:

• Introduction Sessions
• Cyber Smart Presentations
• Social Media Story Presentation
• Live Hacking Demonstrations
• Animation Videos
• Games
• Virtual Reality
• Cyber Security Training Cyber Heroes Comics (Kids)

Find out more on our Activities page.

No.

There are no scheduled tours yet, but let us know if you would like to schedule one for your class, colleagues or teammates. And be sure to look out for the Event Ambassadors who will be more than happy to show you around the event and its activities. Look out for them across all days during CyberWeek.

You can also use the Add to Schedule feature on each activity and talk description to help you navigate through the different talks, competitions and activities.

Activities for school children:

• High School: Cyber Smart Presentation
• Game Quiz Show
• Social Media Campaign
• Hacklab High School presentation
• Hardware Hacking presentation
• Live Hacking Demonstrations
• Animation Videos

Games Activities for university students:

• University student: Live Hacking Demonstrations
• Malware Industrial Control System (ICS)
• Demo Proofs of Concept
• Escape Room
• Cyber Careers Overview
• Skills Deep Dive
• Networking
• Poster Talks
• Virtual Reality Cybersecurity Training

Find out more on our Activities page.

No.

The HITB conference tracks are paid while other labs, the exhibition, competitions and activities are free of charge.

There’s a choice of training sessions costing between USD 3299 and USD 6099. We offer early bird discount too - see our Training page for more details.

Credit card or bank transfer only.

Yes. You can get tickets at the venue during the event.

You can only register through the website or at the venue on the day of the event. If you register at the venue, you will receive the confirmation on the spot.

You can transfer your ticket to another person by emailing us their details. If you cancel without substituting another person before 1 October 2019, you'll receive a refund minus a 20% processing fee. Fees are non-refundable after 1 October 2019

You will be refunded the amount paid.

Yes. You can transfer your ticket to another person by emailing us their details. If you cancel without substituting another person before 1 October 2019, you'll receive a refund minus a 20% processing fee. Fees are non-refundable after 1 October 2019

Some activities and training sessions have limited seats and are treated on a first come first served basis, so you'll need to register online to secure your seat.

Free registration provides you access to all the activities, except for the HITB technical training sessions and HITB conference tracks which are paid. See our Training and Agenda page for more details.

We have various competitions taking place at the event. See our Competitions page for more details.

Each competition offers different prizes. See our Competitions page for more details on prizes.

There are various individual-based competitions that you can take part in. Some include the Real World Hacking contests, the Chip Off Village Challenge, and also games at the BioHacking Village to name a few. Just register for a free ticket at the venue and you can join games and competitions on the spot. 

We have Trainings and Activities that can help with your career. Additionally there will be a career zone with recruitment professionals and cyber security firms on site to talk through different career options.

Yes, we have networking events where students can meet industry professionals who are looking for the next cyber talent.

It takes place on October 17th, 2019 at 3pm.

Your company can exhibit at or sponsor the event - please email intsponsors@cyberweek.ae for more information about the packages. Speaking opportunities are subject to paper submissions and approvals through our committee.

Yes, there are activites and exhibitions to cater for people of all ages and levels of cyber knowledge.

We have sessions for children, school students, university students, parents, teachers and more. See our Activities page for the full list.