Riyadh to Host LEAP 2026 Global Technology Conference with Participation of Technology Leaders and Startups

Riyadh to Host LEAP 2026 Global Technology Conference with Participation of Technology Leaders and Startups
The Saudi capital Riyadh is preparing to host the fifth edition of the LEAP 2026 conference, one of the world’s leading technology conferences, from March 9 to 12, 2026, under the theme “Into New Worlds.”
The conference comes at a time when the global technology sector is seeking new opportunities for growth, investment, and integration, with a focus on the role of innovation in shaping economies, sectors, and societies.
The conference will bring together leaders and experts from global and prominent companies, including Google, Amazon Web Services, Luma AI, Advanced Micro Devices, Qualcomm, Cisco, Lenovo, HP, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Huawei, Foxconn, and Cerebras Systems, alongside national companies including STC, Aramco, Elm, Alat, and Humain.
The speakers list includes Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services; Justin Hotard, CEO of Nokia; Tariq Amin, CEO of Humain; Andrew Feldman, CEO of Cerebras Systems; Han Geisha Bax, Vice President of Ernst & Young; and Chandra Donaldson from the U.S. Space Force.
The conference focuses on topics such as artificial intelligence, data, and advanced technologies, in addition to GameX Creative, sports technologies, and a new platform for business-to-business communication.
The conference offers a program for investors and startups that includes $1 million in prizes, bringing together startups and investors across 60 technology sectors, with participation from the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Venture Capital Company, 500 Global, Rakuten Capital, and 20VC.
According to organizers, LEAP has attracted more than 688,000 participants across four editions since its launch in 2022, with the participation of 2,480 startups and 6,200 companies, and more than 5,000 investors. The 2025 edition witnessed deals and announcements worth $14.9 billion, with the conference’s economic impact reaching $820 million.
Organizers expect the 2026 edition to see participation from 201,000 visitors, 1,000 speakers, and 1,900 investors.
Faisal Al-Khamisi, President of the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones, said: “LEAP has witnessed accelerated development over the past four years and has contributed to supporting talent, investment, and innovation. We expect further success for this leading event, within a landscape that reflects the continuous development of the technology sector and continues to inspire creatives from around the world.”
The 2026 edition offers an expanded program across more than 20 platforms covering fields including climate, health technologies, financial technologies, space technologies, and smart cities, with demonstrations of practical solutions and applications.

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