Mark your calendar: LEAP 2026, the LEAP Technology Conference & Exhibition, lands in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 31 August 2026 to 3 September 2026, ready to bring the field together once more. It connects specialists, practitioners and industry leaders, and has grown into a key date on the sector's calendar. Scheduled every year, it strikes a balance between staying current and giving each edition room to grow. With an anticipated 201000 attendees, it offers strong scale and networking potential. Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center - Malham sets the scene, offering modern halls and comfortable meeting spaces.

Hosting LEAP 2026 in Riyadh is part of the draw. Riyadh pairs world-class event infrastructure with the kind of energy that makes a business trip worthwhile. Arriving is half the worry with most events; not here — Riyadh's connections mean you can be at the venue soon after you land. From polished chain hotels to independent boutiques, Riyadh has a bed for every budget and taste. Beyond the sessions, Riyadh rewards visitors with its food, culture and local landmarks. Riyadh carries real weight on Saudi Arabia's events map, and it shows in how smoothly it handles gatherings like this.

Across the schedule, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Startups, Venture Capitals, Digital Transformation and Fintech take centre stage, framed by case studies and practical takeaways. The format mixes main-stage keynotes with smaller, focused breakout tracks. From organised meetups to spontaneous conversations, the room is built for making connections. Informa PLC., the team behind the event, keeps every element running to a high standard. DeepFest Riyadh 2026 is co-located with it, sharing the same venue and dates.

The ideas you pick up and the people you meet tend to outlast the event by a long way. Simply put, LEAP 2026 is where researchers, operators and enthusiasts come to think, connect and get ahead.

Early registration often comes with the best rates and the smoothest entry, so it pays to sort your ticket ahead of time.

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