LEAP 2027
The Global Technology Conference and Exhibition
Starts
Asia/Baghdad
Ends
Asia/Baghdad
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LEAP 2027 – Global Tech Conference & Exhibition
Time Period:
- 📅 April 12 – 15, 2027
City / Country:
- 📍 Riyadh – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RECC), Malham
Areas of Interest / Content:
- The scientific program explores the latest advancements in technology across more than 20 thematic tracks over 4 days
- Industrial tracks include: Climate Tech, Cloud and Software as a Service, Creative Economy, Cybersecurity, Fintech and E-commerce, Future of Transportation, Future of Work, Gaming, Government Tech, Health Tech, Smart Cities, and Space Tech
- Special Platforms: Main Stage, Advertising Platform, Tech Arena, Investors and Founders Platform, Rocket Fuel Startup Competition Platform, Tech Sports Hub, Global Tech Zone
- Accompanied by DeepFest, the largest AI event in the region, as a dedicated track within LEAP
- A dedicated program for startups (Startup & Scaleup Program) and a platform for investors
Who should participate?
- Those interested in technology and artificial intelligence
- Exhibitors and tech companies
- Startups and their founders
- Investors
- Press and media
- Government leaders and tech decision-makers
Number of participants / Attendance notes:
- 👥 More than 201,000 attendees, 1,800+ global tech brands, 1,000+ speakers, 600+ startups, and 1,900+ investors (previous edition numbers 2026)
- 🌍 The 2026 edition featured prominent speakers such as Dr. Lisa Su (AMD), Chuck Robbins (Cisco), and Shantanu Narayen (Adobe)
- 🏛️ Organized by the "Tahaluf" Alliance, under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in strategic partnership with STC, SDAIA, and major global companies (AWS, Oracle, Adobe, Aramco, and others)
Reasons for importance:
- ✨ One of the largest tech events in the world, bringing together major global companies, government decision-makers, and investors in one place
- ✨ The DeepFest festival includes the largest gathering of artificial intelligence in the region, along with specialized tracks covering almost all tech sectors
- ✨ A key platform to support Saudi Vision 2030 in digital transformation, and a direct opportunity for startups to connect with global investors