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An algorithm that thinks like a creative director
How researchers are beginning to design AI systems that deliberately search for new ideas – to enable AI-powered innovation.
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The 12 styles problem: why AI struggles with true creativity
A recent experiment let AI generate art without human prompts – and shows why AI can only make art with the direction of a creative human.
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The day we stop calling them AI startups
As AI spreads across industries, the idea of an ‘AI startup’ may disappear. Here’s why infrastructure technologies change how startups differentiate.
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The future of wearables is emotional
Researcher Dr. Beste Özcan explores emotionally intelligent wearables, transitional companions, and why the future of technology may depend on designing for relationships.
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72 hours later: what happens after the demo?
The 72 hours after a tech event determine ROI. Here’s how to turn LEAP conversations into partnerships, momentum and measurable outcomes.
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Why physical tech is making a comeback
Why in-person tech events matter more than ever. Data from McKinsey, Forrester and Microsoft explains the return to physical connection.
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The return of hard problems
After years of software-led growth, tech is shifting toward semiconductors, energy systems, robotics and advanced materials. We’re talking about why hard problems are back, and how ecosystems like LEAP will help solve them.
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KAFD: A district designed for the future
Learn why King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) is where capital, culture and connectivity converge in Riyadh – and join us for a LEAP Nights tour.
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Leave reactive ‘sickcare’ behind with a digital health strategy
“There wasn’t a single resource showing all the digital health tools around on the planet. We created that.” In a nutshell, that’s what Dr. Koen Kas (CEO at Healthskouts) has set out to do – but his influence on the healthcare sector runs deeper than a single current project.
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What’s new at LEAP 2025?
By Annabelle Mander, Senior Vice President of Tahaluf Big changes are coming for LEAP 2025, and we’re eager to share why. When we launched LEAP back in 2021, we made history with 104,000 attendees — the largest debut for a tech event… ever. Fast forward to 2024, and LEAP
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Do tech entrepreneurs need mentorship or trusted advisors?
In a recent conversation with Richard McKeon, our own Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Tahaluf, he said that having trusted advisors has been critical to his own career path to date. “When I think about how I’ve navigated the twists and turns of my marketing career so
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How to leverage founder-led marketing for your tech company
Founder-led marketing has become a big deal in 2024. Across the tech industry, founders are stepping up to take centre stage in their company’s marketing strategy – posting on LinkedIn, authoring blog posts, engaging with PR opportunities, and giving customers a closer look at the inner workings of their business.
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Developers: 3 Programming puzzle platforms to challenge your brain
Programming puzzles are short programming challenges designed to help developers improve and evaluate their skills. If you’re a developer, programming puzzles are a valuable resource at any stage in your career – but they’re particularly useful for newer coders who are actively building their skill sets. Often written in
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Twenty years, one company: Lessons on talent retention in tech
Leon Winkler (Senior Director of International Events at Ubisoft HQ) has been with his company for nearly 20 years. In the wider tech industry talent retention is a major challenge, with the average employee tenure estimated to be around three years. So when we speak with a tech leader who’
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Where do tech startup ideas come from?
Every tech entrepreneur has experienced the rush of a new idea. Sometimes it happens suddenly: you’re just going about your daily life and it hits you. And sometimes it’s a slower, quieter process; the idea develops gradually, inspired by your experiences in life and work, and your confidence
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Five lessons from successful tech IPOs
According to research by Morgan Stanley, the tech IPO market is seeing a resurgence this year – with up to 15 deals expected by the end of 2024. Companies leveraging AI are particularly ripe to go public; and as large private companies experience an increase in financing needs, they’ll turn