When concrete starts healing itself
How bacteria, AI and IoT are turning infrastructure into responsive systems
How bacteria, AI and IoT are turning infrastructure into responsive systems
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.
Sometimes the best tech conversations happen under the darkest skies
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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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
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The next edition of LEAP will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 6-9 February 2023 with 100,000+ visitors. Under the theme Into New Worlds, each of the festival’s days will focus on a different pillar of innovation: Spark, Collaboration, Momentum, and Future. 500+ global CEOs, investors, unicorns
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The next edition of LEAP will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 6-9 February 2023 with 100,000+ visitors. Under the theme Into New Worlds, each of the festival’s days will focus on a different pillar of innovation: Spark, Collaboration, Momentum, and Future. 500+ global CEOs, investors, unicorns
With emerging technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence, the current business landscape is rapidly changing. But, although automation helps streamline the process of an organisation, how will it impact the labour market? Will robots take away our jobs? We are fully aware of the rapid technological advancements that are
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With the growth of artificial intelligence (AI), questions about how this technology will impact businesses, consumers, and the economy, in general, have emerged. Employees are becoming increasingly curious about the implications of AI for their jobs, while companies are eager to take advantage of the opportunities given by this new
As governments in the Middle East are preparing to regulate emerging technologies, tech organizations are also strategizing opportunities to expand their power over the digital economy. Artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and other technologies are upending our perceptions of what the future will look like. The technology landscape in the