LEAP 2026
by Tahaluf
Saudi Arabia's global tech event, with DeepFest as its dedicated AI stream
About This Event
LEAP 2026 is Saudi Arabia's flagship global technology event, held August 31 - September 3, 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre in Malham, Riyadh. Backed by Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and organized by Tahaluf, LEAP spans artificial intelligence, cloud, deep tech and digital infrastructure and co-locates DeepFest—the region's dedicated AI event—drawing 200,000+ visitors and the world's largest tech companies. (The 2026 edition was moved from spring to late August following regional developments.)
At a Glance
- Date
- August 31 – September 3, 2026
- Location
- Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre, Malham, Saudi Arabia
- Format
- In-Person
- Event Type
- Conference
- Status
- Upcoming
- Expected Attendance
- 200,000+
- Pricing
- Paid
- Organizer
- Tahaluf
- Added
- Jul 5, 2026
Topics & Focus Areas
Who Should Attend
- ✓CTOs
- ✓CIOs
- ✓Government and public-sector leaders
- ✓Enterprise technology executives
- ✓Investors
- ✓Founders
- ✓Developers
Why Attend
LEAP is where CTOs, CIOs and public-sector leaders read the Gulf's fast-growing AI market first-hand—meeting sovereign funds, hyperscalers and AI vendors, and tracking the investment, data-center and AI-adoption momentum reshaping enterprise strategy across the Middle East.
Event Features
- ✓DeepFest AI conference and expo
- ✓Keynotes and executive forums
- ✓Startup and investor programs
- ✓Large-scale technology exhibition
What Makes This Unique
- ★One of the world's largest tech events (200,000+ visitors)
- ★Co-located DeepFest is the region's dedicated AI event and LEAP's AI stream
- ★Backed by Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and MCIT
- ★Major global tech exhibitors and multi-billion-dollar investment announcements
Industries Represented
Organizer
Tahaluf
onegiantleap.com/Frequently Asked
- When is LEAP 2026?
- LEAP 2026 takes place August 31 – September 3, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Where is LEAP 2026 held?
- LEAP 2026 is held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event format is in-person.
- How much does LEAP 2026 cost?
- LEAP 2026 is paid.
- Who should attend LEAP 2026?
- LEAP 2026 is aimed at CTOs, CIOs, Government and public-sector leaders, Enterprise technology executives, Investors, Founders, Developers.
- What topics does LEAP 2026 cover?
- LEAP 2026 covers Artificial intelligence (DeepFest AI stream), Cloud computing, Deep tech, Digital infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Smart cities, Fintech.
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