Why 2026 is the year startups have to move beyond pilots. New research shows go-to-market execution, not demos, is the real growth advantage.
Uncertainty, safety and a smarter kind of confidence
Three practical, expert lessons on why startups fail – and how business models, regulation and adoption unlock real tech value.
Innovation emerges – but the groundwork was laid over time
After years of acceleration, tech is entering a more selective phase. In 2026, progress won’t be measured by how much you do – but by how clearly you choose.
Why 2026 is the year startups have to move beyond pilots. New research shows go-to-market execution, not demos, is the real growth advantage.
Three practical, expert lessons on why startups fail – and how business models, regulation and adoption unlock real tech value.
After years of acceleration, tech is entering a more selective phase. In 2026, progress won’t be measured by how much you do – but by how clearly you choose.
January tech decisions create consequences. Why second-order effects will shape tech outcomes in 2026.
Are tech strategy timelines getting shorter? Research from EY and McKinsey shows why rigid roadmaps are failing, and how teams are planning differently.
What defines a future-ready creative studio? Territory Studio’s founder explains how multidisciplinary teams, worldbuilding, and tech fluency builds digital worlds.
LEAP’s fifth edition takes place from 13–16 April 2026 in Riyadh. Explore the available passes and choose the option that best matches how you want to take part.
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Step into the theatre as we explore the future of surgical technology and how innovative discoveries are reshaping the way surgeons operate and train the next generation. Join some of the worlds most renowned surgeons as they look to the future of health tech and how technology can change lives
Today, it seems as if you cannot avoid NFTs. The news, social media, business moguls, venture capitalists, and teenagers alike are all buzzing about them. From mid-2021, we have started to see venture capital investment in NFT marketplaces, along with some exclusive NFT-directed funds being established. Now we want to
To celebrate International Women’s Day and the theme #Breakingthebias, we will be looking at exciting projects that are being led by women and how tech is opening opportunities for female leaders. Get first-hand experience from female leaders in the tech industry, including 2019’s Woman of the Year in
Industry 5.0 is said to already be on the horizon but what is the actual difference between Industry 4.0 vs Industry 5.0? What technologies are at the cusp of the fifth industrial revolution? And what will real personalisation look like in Industry 5.0? Find out from
Web 1.0 was static, decentralised, mostly read-only home pages. Web 2.0 is about blogging, social media and e-commerce centralised and owned by tech giants. Web 3.0 is about whatever we want it to become. According to Chris Dixon: “We are now at the beginning of the web3
What happens after the LEAP Rocket Fuel Startup Competition? Meet four of our 2025 winners who turned pitches into partnerships, funding, and global growth – and find out how you can follow in their footsteps at LEAP 2026.
What do startups need to thrive? According to startup expert Kambis Kohansal Vajargah, the answer has three parts: industry-specific mentors, flexible funding, and a strong community. Here's how LEAP 2026 is delivering all three.
Find out how investors will benefit from attending LEAP in Riyadh. Find your next investment, grow your knowledge, and build a powerful network of peer-investors and mentors.
Find out how your startup can benefit from the Startup Program at LEAP 2026 – from investor matchmaking to one-to-one mentoring, pitch masterclasses, and the chance to win a share of our $1 million Rocket Fuel Pitch Competition fund.
