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.
From NTDP grant to unicorn booth at LEAP 2026, discover how Saudi Arabia proptech startup Ejari scaled through visibility, persistence and ecosystem support.
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Learn why King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) is where capital, culture and connectivity converge in Riyadh – and join us for a LEAP Nights tour.
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.
Learn why King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) is where capital, culture and connectivity converge in Riyadh – and join us for a LEAP Nights tour.
How LEAP Nights gives you the opportunity to have deep conversations and build trust with the right people.
As LEAP approaches its fifth edition, this is a moment to recognise the people and partnerships that turned an idea into a platform – and to look ahead to what comes next.
Find out how Groq scaled AI inference from the LEAP stage to global relevance, with Saudi partnerships, rapid deployment, and a strategic NVIDIA licensing deal.
Why Saudi Arabia is emerging as a testbed for global sports tech – from smart venues and esports to system-level innovation at LEAP 2026.
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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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
