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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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Entrepreneurs: How to find the right mentor
Speaking at LEAP 2023, James Caan CBE (Serial entrepreneur, Media Commentator and Former Investor on BBC’s Dragons’ Den) said: “When you look at an entrepreneur…we start off with an idea, we raise some money, we have passion and excitement. The thing that we lack is experience. By definition
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A long road: Building trust in autonomous vehicles
Public trust in the safety and usefulness of autonomous vehicles is among the most important barriers to rolling out self-driving cars worldwide – and one of the most difficult obstacles to overcome. In 2023, J.D. Power’s U.S. Mobility Confidence Index (MCI) study found that consumer confidence in autonomous
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Why diverse markets are good for startups
Exposure to diverse markets helps startups thrive. There’s now a significant body of evidence proving that diverse startup teams are more likely to be successful in international markets – with diverse companies around 35% more profitable than non-diverse companies, and diverse teams 70% more likely to capture new markets. But
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Our collective human memory: Why data means more than you think
Data isn’t static; not fixed in place. It’s information – and we like to think of it as a living thing; shifting and changing as our world shifts and changes, too. When we asked Dr. Kathrin Kind-Trueller (Chief Data Scientist / AI A. Director Nordics) if there’s one thing
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‘Community’ has been diluted - but it matters more than ever
Anything can become a buzzword in commercial industries. And in tech, ‘community’ has become just that. It’s thrown around in marketing lingo constantly; hailed as the single most reliable way to sell products and build success. At LEAP, we talk about community all the time. But in an industry
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How to make your first tech investment in 6 steps
At LEAP 2024 we welcomed more than 1,200 investors to the exhibition floor – where they discovered innovative startups, expanded their networks, and selected new investments to add to their portfolios. But if you’re a new tech investor taking your first steps into the investments ecosystem, it’s not
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An introvert’s guide to attending a tech conference
There’s no getting around it: LEAP is busy. With over 200,000 attendees, the flow of conversation is constant. And for the more introverted among us, the idea of being at an event for several days with loads to see and do, and a lot of people to meet,
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What will passive BCIs do for healthcare?
A brain-computer interface (BCIs) is a communication link between the electrical activity in the brain, and a computational device that serves a function for the user. BCIs can be split into two key categories: 1. Active use interfaces 2. Passive use interfaces We ask Dr. Ramses Alcaide (President and CEO