LEAP Tech Conference Returns To Riyadh With Global Participation And Innovative Tracks

Riyadh is set to host the fourth LEAP Tech Conference from February 9 to 12 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham. This event, themed "Into New Worlds," is organised by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones, and Tahaluf Company. Collaborators include Informa PLC and the Events Investment Fund.

The conference will feature over 1,800 tech exhibitors, 1,000 speakers, and 680 startups. It is recognised as one of the world's largest technology events. Attendees can explore more than 20 technology tracks covering fintech, smart cities, health tech, and sports tech. New tracks will also focus on Saudi Vision 2030.

LEAP will attract top-tier speakers and major global companies like Zoom, Huawei, Microsoft, Aramco, Alibaba Cloud, and Ericsson. This underscores its status as a leading platform for innovation and technology. The event aims to foster collaboration among industry leaders.

"LEAP Nights" will blend technology with culture. Additionally, "DeepFest" returns for its third edition. Sponsored by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), DeepFest will highlight advancements in AI.

The "Rocket Fuel" startup competition offers prizes exceeding $1 million. Highlights include the LEAP Grand Prize of $250,000 and the Shooting Star Award worth $150,000. The Aviatrix Award supports women-led startups with $150,000.

Other awards include the Tech for Humanity Award of $150,000 and the Into New Worlds Award for Metaverse and Web3 startups worth $150,000. The Artificial Intelligence Award is valued at $150,000.

Previous Successes

The previous edition of LEAP attracted over 215,000 visitors worldwide. This success has boosted its position as a leading global technology conference. Expectations are high for this edition to draw an even larger audience with diverse experiences.

With inputs from SPA