LEAP 2026 conference opens Monday in Riyadh under the theme 'Into New Worlds'
The LEAP 2026 conference opens Monday in Riyadh with 1,800 technology companies and 1,900 investors, held under the theme 'Into New Worlds' during the Saudi Year of AI.
The LEAP conference opens its fifth edition in Riyadh on Monday, August 31, bringing together more than 1,800 technology companies, 600 startups, 1,900 investors, and 1,000 speakers at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of the capital. Held under the theme 'Into New Worlds', this edition highlights how emerging technologies are reshaping ways of living and working, coinciding with the Kingdom's Year of AI.
The conference is organized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and Tahaluf, with support from global events company Informa and the Events Investment Fund. The agenda includes specialized tracks in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies through DeepFest, alongside tracks in finance, health, education, sports, smart cities, space, gaming, and digital infrastructure.
Dates:August 31 to September 3, 2026
Location:Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Target audienceInnovators, startup founders, investors, and decision-makers across the technology and government sectors
Cost:Not specified in the source
Why attend:A focused platform for announcing major tech partnerships and investments, offering direct access to the Saudi and global innovation ecosystem during the Year of AI week.
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