LEAP 2026: Saudi Arabia's Global Technology Event

LEAP is Saudi Arabia's flagship annual technology event, held in Riyadh, and recognized as the world's most attended technology event by in-person attendance. Now in its fifth edition, LEAP 2026 brings together global tech companies, startups, investors, and policymakers under the theme "Into New Worlds."Key Event DetailsDetailInformationEvent NameLEAP 2026Dates31 August – 3 September 2026VenueRiyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre (RECC), Malham, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaEdition5th edition (launched in 2022)Theme"Into New Worlds"Duration4 daysTracks20+ industry tracksAttendance (2025 edition)201,000+Expected ReachSpeakers 1,000+, Exhibitors/Global Tech Brands 1,800+, Startups 600+, Investors 1,900+Who Organizes LEAP?Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Saudi ArabiaSaudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP)Tahaluf (an Informa company) — co-founded by Mike Champion (CEO) and Annabelle Mander (EVP)Strategic Partner: stc | Global AI Partner: HUMAIN | Strategic AI Partner: Tahakom | Digital Enabler: Mobily | Knowledge Partner: Aramco — alongside dozens of government and corporate sponsors including AWS, Oracle, Adobe, Cisco, IBM, Dell, Salesforce, and multiple Saudi ministries.Industry Tracks CoveredClimate Tech, Cloud & SaaS, Creative Economy, Cyber, Fintech & eCommerce, Future of Transportation, Future of Work, Gaming, Gov Tech, Health Tech, Smart Cities, Space Tech, plus special stages: Main Stage, Announcement Stage, Tech Arena, Investor & Founder Stage, Rocket Fuel Pitch Stage, and CODE Stage.Featured Speakers (2026 line-up)H.E. Abdullah Alswaha: Minister of Communication & Information Technology, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaDr. Lisa Su: Chair & CEO, AMDChuck Robbins: Chair & CEO, CiscoTareq Amin: CEO, HUMAINMichio Kaku: Professor of Theoretical Physics, City College of New YorkQasar Younis: Co-Founder & CEO, Applied IntuitionMohit Joshi: CEO and Managing Director, Tech MahindraJennifer Li: CFO & Head of International Operations, WeRidePlus government ministers, global CEOs, and industry leaders from across the world.Co-Located EventsDeepFest: the region's largest AI festival, running alongside LEAP for its 4th edition.LEAP East: LEAP's Asia-Pacific edition, hosted in Hong Kong, now confirmed as the exclusive Asian host city for the next three years.Tickets & AttendanceGeneral Admission is free with registration (available before 30 August, sponsored by stc).Premium ticketing options are available for enhanced access.Official ticketing link: onegiantleap.com/attend/2026-ticketsOfficial Contact InformationWhatsApp (KSA): +966 55 595 3750Customer Service Hotline: +966 11 510 1913Working Hours: Sunday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (KSA time)