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3 Reasons your startup won’t fail this year
Flip the failure script for 2026 – starting with business models, not tech.
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From pilots to scale: why GTM execution wins in 2026
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.
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Why we need AI that says ‘I don’t know’
Uncertainty, safety and a smarter kind of confidence
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Tech startups: 3 tips for success in 2026
Three practical, expert lessons on why startups fail – and how business models, regulation and adoption unlock real tech value.
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What do semiconductors and Saudi Arabia have in common?
Innovation emerges – but the groundwork was laid over time
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The end of ‘busy tech’: why 2026 will reward fewer (but better) moves
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.
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From pilots to scale: why GTM execution wins in 2026
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.
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Tech startups: 3 tips for success in 2026
Three practical, expert lessons on why startups fail – and how business models, regulation and adoption unlock real tech value.
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The end of ‘busy tech’: why 2026 will reward fewer (but better) moves
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.
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Your second-order year: what January builds, June inherits
January tech decisions create consequences. Why second-order effects will shape tech outcomes in 2026.
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Are tech strategy timelines getting shorter?
Are tech strategy timelines getting shorter? Research from EY and McKinsey shows why rigid roadmaps are failing, and how teams are planning differently.
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What makes a creative studio future-ready?
What defines a future-ready creative studio? Territory Studio’s founder explains how multidisciplinary teams, worldbuilding, and tech fluency builds digital worlds.
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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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A Surgical LEAP, Shaping the Future of Surgery
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
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Investors and NFTs: Is It Worth The Investment?
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
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Women In Tech, Inspiring Future Generations
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
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Industry 5.0: How, What, Where and When?
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
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The Unlimited Potential of Web 3.0 and the Metaverse
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
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What makes sports technology investible?
How do you strike a balance between passionate people and solid business experience in a sports tech startup?
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Using AI to enable inclusive education
We explore how artificial intelligence can make education more inclusive for students of all abilities and backgrounds – with collaborative, adaptive, and personalised learning.
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3 Retail technology funding rounds to watch
Discover recent investments in cloud technology, AI and automation, and robotics – key growth areas in retail tech.
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Don’t be thoughtless: Use tech in music for a reason
Perspective from a music/tech pioneer
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Reimagining the future: Technologies and innovations that inspire the new world
A look at what the future might look like from the perspective of one of the world’s leading telecom companies. Ericsson invites partners and customers to explore new frontiers where innovation meets opportunity. In this podcast, we spoke with Patrick Johansson, Ericsson’s President of Middle East and Africa
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Transforming the future of finance: The path to digital adoption - Julian Sawyer, CEO, Zodia Custody
In this episode, we’ll explore the traditional finance and digital asset landscape of today with Julian Sawyer, CEO, Zodia Custody, examining their commonalities that connect them, how they are converging and what needs to happen to accelerate the pace of adoption. We’ll discuss the continuous development of innovative
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Celebrating Wafa Al Obaidat, Founder & CEO of Playbook: a NextGen Leadership Network
Winner of the Aviatrix prize at Leap 2024, Wafa Al Obaidat is one of the most active and successful experts in accelerating career progression for women and supporting entrepreneurship in the Middle East. The Playbook platform offers a comprehensive cinematic library of masterclasses, executive speaker sessions, workshops, and mentorship opportunities.
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AI for Drug Discovery: Revolutionizing Health
A look at how AI is reshaping the landscape of drug discovery, allowing researchers to approach complex diseases with newfound precision. Thras Karydis, Chief Technology Officer at DeepCure, will explain DeepCure’s technology, the role of AI in modern pharmaceuticals, and the company’s mission to tackle unmet medical needs