LEAP 2026 to Bring Over 200,000 Tech Leaders to Riyadh

LEAP 2026, Saudi Arabia’s flagship technology conference, will take place from April 13th to the 16th, 2026, at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, running alongside the artificial-intelligence-focused DeepFest. Now in its fifth edition, the event is set to bring together more than 200,000 attendees, including 1,000 speakers, 600 startups, and 1,900 investors from around the world. The four-day agenda will feature keynote sessions on AI-driven transformation, 5G connectivity, and sustainable innovation, alongside an exhibition of over 500 companies spanning robotics, quantum computing, and emerging technologies. A dedicated startup pitch competition and investor networking events will also form part of the programme. DeepFest 2026 will focus on artificial intelligence and its cross-sector applications, hosting discussions on AI integration in business, education, and government services. Key themes for this year’s edition include machine learning, smart-city development and the Internet of Things, cybersecurity, and sustainability in tech. Registration for LEAP 2026 is now open through the event’s official website, with early-bird packages currently available.