Andrew Fenner (Director General at WYSE Travel Confederation) on youth travel, AI, and building platforms for the future of global mobility.
How researchers are beginning to design AI systems that deliberately search for new ideas – to enable AI-powered innovation.
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.
As AI spreads across industries, the idea of an ‘AI startup’ may disappear. Here’s why infrastructure technologies change how startups differentiate.
Researcher Dr. Beste Özcan explores emotionally intelligent wearables, transitional companions, and why the future of technology may depend on designing for relationships.
The 72 hours after a tech event determine ROI. Here’s how to turn LEAP conversations into partnerships, momentum and measurable outcomes.
Why in-person tech events matter more than ever. Data from McKinsey, Forrester and Microsoft explains the return to physical connection.
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.
Having emerged from the University of Michigan’s Direct-Brain Interface Laboratory, Neurable is developing cutting-edge brain-computer interfaces that measure brain activity and generate real-time insights. Far from being complex devices, Neurable tech is easy to use – and has the potential to transform how we interact with technology, and with each
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates are in increasingly high demand. So much so that many countries around the world are working to boost enrollment in STEM higher education – because skilled graduates are needed across technological and computer science sectors. In the US, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports
Isaac Applbaum (Founder and Partner at MizMaa Ventures) is an investor with extensive experience in international markets, and a specific interest in Saudi Arabia. Based in California, he has visited Saudi Arabia 28 times. He’s a proactive investor in early-stage startups – including startups he discovered at LEAP. And he’
The rise in global internet penetration, along with major improvements in mobile connectivity with the advent of 4G and 5G, have enabled a generation of digital nomads. According to data from Digital Nomad, there are about 35 million digital nomads worldwide in 2023 – and 47% of them are from the
In The Economist’s future-gazing segment, The World Ahead 2024, technology is featuring heavily in predictions for transformation as we move into a new year.
We spend a lot of time talking to tech innovators, executives, developers, and entrepreneurs. And one of the stumbling blocks that comes up at every level is communication. The tech products with the greatest potential to have a real positive impact can be held back if company leaders can’t
When we interviewed Amy Peck (Founder and CEO at Endeavour XR) about her experience at LEAP, she said: “I am still so inspired by the event and the future vision in Saudi – I don’t think it will ever fade!” And she’s right: Saudi Arabia is a country that’
You stop at a tea stall at the side of the road. You don’t have any cash in your pocket – but it doesn’t matter, because the tea trader has a QR code. You can scan and pay on your phone. Ten minutes later, you’re back on the
