LEAP 2026

LEAP 2026 is Saudi Arabia's national technology event, running 31 August to 3 September 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre in Malham. Organised by Tahaluf, the fifth edition is expected to draw more than 200,000 attendees, 1,800 exhibiting tech brands, 600 startups and 1,900 investors, with over 1,100 speakers from 52 countries across 14-plus stages, 20-plus tracks and 300 hours of content. DeepFest, LEAP's dedicated AI programme, runs alongside in its fourth edition on the same admission pass and adds a Tech Arena of live enterprise-AI demonstrations. AMD chair and CEO Lisa Su and HUMAIN CEO Tareq Amin headline in a year the kingdom has designated its Year of AI, and this edition moved from LEAP's usual spring slot to late summer.

Date

August 31 – September 3, 2026

Location

Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre, Malham, Saudi Arabia

Format

In-Person

Event Type

Conference

Status

Completed

Expected Attendance

200,000+

Pricing

Mixed (Free tier available)

Organizer

Tahaluf

Added

Jul 5, 2026

Updated

Aug 22, 2026

• ✓CIOs and CTOs
• ✓Enterprise AI and data leaders
• ✓Government and public-sector technology leaders
• ✓Startup founders
• ✓Venture capital and sovereign-fund investors
• ✓Cloud and data-centre infrastructure buyers
• ✓Cybersecurity leaders

LEAP is where Saudi Arabia's AI and data-centre spending is announced rather than reported — the 2025 edition opened with $14.9bn of new AI investment on day one, and agreements are signed on a dedicated MOU stage. For a CTO or CIO with Gulf operations or ambitions, four days puts you in front of the sovereign buyers, hyperscalers and system integrators actually building that capacity, plus 1,900 investors, 600 startups and the Rocket Fuel pitch pool. General admission is free, so the only genuine cost is travel and time.

• ✓DeepFest, LEAP's dedicated AI and deep-tech programme, in its fourth edition and included in the same admission pass
• ✓Tech Arena — immersive live enterprise-AI demonstrations supported by EY, Snowflake, Alteryx, Agibot and Xerox, including AI-powered prosthetics and brain-computer interfaces
• ✓Rocket Fuel startup pitch competition, with a $1m equity-free prize fund across 100 selected startups
• ✓Investor & Startup Programme convening 1,900-plus investors alongside 600-plus startups
• ✓14-plus stages including the Main Stage, Orbital tracks, CODE stage, DeepFest stages and the MOU stage, spanning 20-plus tracks and 300-plus hours of content
• ✓GameX Creative, a new gaming and esports zone for the 2026 edition
• ✓LEAP Nights networking programme and an AWS AI Academy partnership
• ✓General-pass entry to the Diriyah World Heritage Site and pre/post-event networking through the LEAP app

• ★This is where Saudi Arabia's AI and data-centre capital gets committed in public — LEAP 2025 opened with $14.9bn of new AI investment announced on day one, and the event runs a dedicated MOU stage where deals are signed on the floor.
• ★Scale that few tech events anywhere match: organisers put the 2026 edition at 200,000-plus attendees, 1,800-plus exhibiting brands, 600-plus startups and 1,900-plus investors said to represent $22.2tn in assets under management.
• ★General admission is free and includes full conference access to every LEAP and DeepFest stage, not just the exhibition floor — unusual for an event of this size, where the paid tiers buy lounges, curated networking and private dining rather than content.
• ★AMD chair and CEO Lisa Su and HUMAIN CEO Tareq Amin headline, and the programme has shifted hard toward live proof: organisers say 93% of Tech Arena sessions will feature a live demonstration, working prototype or inventor-led conversation, against 62% in 2025.
• ★The 2026 edition moved out of LEAP's usual February/April window to 31 August-3 September, so calendars and travel planned against previous years will be wrong.

General admission is free and covers the exhibition plus full conference access across all LEAP and DeepFest stages, entry to the Diriyah World Heritage Site and networking through the LEAP app. Priority passes start at $600 and add lounges, curated networking and private dining; VIP adds concierge, valet and fast-track entry; separate Founder, Investor, Student and Media passes exist. Pricing moves in phases that step up as the event approaches, so the rate on the register page depends on when you book. Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferable. Door times differ by pass: VIP, Priority, Founder, Investor, Speaker and Media enter at 12:00, General Admission and Students at 13:00, closing 21:00 daily.

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 mixed, with a free tier available. General admission is free and covers the exhibition plus full conference access across all LEAP and DeepFest stages, entry to the Diriyah World Heritage Site and networking through the LEAP app. Priority passes start at $600 and add lounges, curated networking and private dining; VIP adds concierge, valet and fast-track entry; separate Founder, Investor, Student and Media passes exist. Pricing moves in phases that step up as the event approaches, so the rate on the register page depends on when you book. Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferable. Door times differ by pass: VIP, Priority, Founder, Investor, Speaker and Media enter at 12:00, General Admission and Students at 13:00, closing 21:00 daily.

Who should attend LEAP 2026?

LEAP 2026 is aimed at CIOs and CTOs, Enterprise AI and data leaders, Government and public-sector technology leaders, Startup founders, Venture capital and sovereign-fund investors, Cloud and data-centre infrastructure buyers, Cybersecurity leaders.

What topics does LEAP 2026 cover?

LEAP 2026 covers Artificial intelligence and deep tech, Cloud infrastructure and data centres, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Smart cities, Health tech, Robotics, Space technology, Climate and energy tech, Gaming and esports.

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