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From Jane Jacobs' 1958 call for people-first urban design to today’s AI-powered smart cities, we explore how urban needs have stayed the same – even as the tools have transformed.
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Kevin Ashton coined the phrase ‘the Internet of Things’ in 1999, with great optimism that the rise of connected devices and sensors could change the world for the better. In a 2015 interview for the Smithsonian, he said: “It’s only been a few years, but we already take networked
LEAP is proud to facilitate partnerships across the tech industry. Since the first event in 2022, we’ve seen countless strategic partnerships and professional relationships grow as a result of in-person networking among the LEAP community. Startups have partnered with investors; researchers and developers have partnered with tech companies; and
Everyone talks about the power of networking. We do it too – LEAP is the most attended tech event in the world, and we’ve witnessed firsthand the way that networking at a conference like this can transform business development and help tech companies and entrepreneurs achieve their loftiest goals. But
Hyperloop technology has had a lot of…well, hype. With several firms promising years ago that we would already have a large-scale ultra-fast travel system by 2023, the general public has – understandably – developed a collective eye roll when hyperloop comes up in conversation. So we thought we’d interrupt that
Quantum computing is an emerging technology that aims to harness the laws of quantum physics in order to solve problems that conventional computers can’t. A quantum computer leverages the properties of subatomic particles to perform calculations with power that’s far greater than the computers we’re all familiar
At LEAP 2023, Anna Tutova (CEO at Coinstelegram) spoke about how crypto payments are the next big thing. We caught up with her this week to give you – LEAP blog readers – an exclusive look into Tutova’s world. We also asked her what developments she’s seen in crypto payments
We all know about the big ones: investments in AI, cloud computing, sustainable tech, robotics and IoTs continue to grow. But as we prepare for LEAP 2024, we’re noticing new trends in tech investments that are coming up in conversation more frequently – so we thought we’d share them
For entrepreneurs developing new ideas, or tech companies that aim to launch new innovations, tech acceptance is an important concern. Sometimes, people just aren’t ready for your technology – it’s a few steps too far ahead of the curve. So how do you know if the timing is right;
