LEAP Tech Conference Returns for 4th Edition with Global Participation

Source: SPA
Riyadh is gearing up to host the fourth edition of the LEAP Tech Conference under the theme “Into New Worlds” from February 9 to 12 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of Riyadh.
The event is organized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones, and Tahaluf Company in collaboration with Informa PLC and the Events Investment Fund.
As one of the world’s largest technology events, LEAP will feature over 1,800 tech exhibitors, 1,000 speakers, and 680 startups. The conference will offer more than 20 technology tracks covering various fields, including fintech, smart cities, health tech, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, retail commerce, and sports tech, alongside new tracks such as the Saudi Vision 2030.
LEAP will attract top-tier speakers and major global companies, including Zoom, Huawei, Microsoft, Aramco, Alibaba Cloud, and Ericsson, underscoring its status as a leading platform for innovation and technology.
Notable activities include “LEAP Nights,” blending technology and culture, and the return of “DeepFest” for its third edition. Sponsored by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), DeepFest will focus on the latest advancements in AI.
The event will also feature the “Rocket Fuel” startup competition, offering prizes exceeding $1 million. Highlights include the LEAP Grand Prize of $250,000, the Shooting Star Award worth $150,000, the Aviatrix Award supporting women-led startups with $150,000, the Tech for Humanity Award of $150,000, the Into New Worlds Award for Metaverse and Web3 startups worth $150,000, and the Artificial Intelligence Award valued at $150,000.
The previous edition of LEAP attracted over 215,000 visitors worldwide, boosting its position as one of the leading global technology conferences, with high expectations for the current edition to draw an even larger audience with more diverse and exceptional experiences.