LEAP 2027
by Tahaluf (with Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and SAFCSP)
Riyadh's four-day mega tech show, with the DeepFest AI event running alongside
About This Event
LEAP 2027 is a large technology conference and exhibition held 12-15 April 2027 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham, north of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Tahaluf runs it in partnership with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones. The programme has about 20 tracks over four days: a main stage, ten industry tracks from climate tech and cyber to fintech, health tech and space, and separate stages for announcements, investors, founders, startup pitching and code. DeepFest, the organiser's AI event, runs alongside it and a LEAP pass covers it. The organiser reports its last edition drew more than 201,000 attendees, 1,800 technology brands, 1,900 investors, 1,000 speakers and 600 startups. The organiser also runs side programmes: LEAP Nights, Ecosystem Xchange, an Investors Hub and Tech Tours.
At a Glance
- Date
- April 12–15, 2027
- Location
- Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre (RECC), Malham, Saudi Arabia
- Format
- In-Person
- Event Type
- Expo
- Status
- Upcoming
- Expected Attendance
- 200,000+
- Pricing
- Mixed (Free tier available)
- Organizer
- Tahaluf (with Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and SAFCSP)
- Added
- Sep 28, 2026
- Updated
- Sep 28, 2026
Topics & Focus Areas
Who Should Attend
- ✓CIOs and CTOs
- ✓Heads of AI and data
- ✓Government technology leaders
- ✓Venture capital and sovereign investors
- ✓Startup founders
- ✓Enterprise technology buyers in the Gulf region
Why Attend
For a CIO or head of AI with Gulf-region customers, suppliers or expansion plans, LEAP concentrates the region's public-sector buyers, sovereign investors and the local offices of global cloud and AI vendors into four days in one venue. It is where Saudi digital-transformation programmes are announced and partnered on, and DeepFest adds a dedicated AI track. Use it to size regional AI demand, meet government and enterprise decision-makers who rarely travel to US shows, and assess local data-residency and partnership options before committing budget to the market.
Event Features
- ✓Main stage keynotes
- ✓Ten industry tracks, including climate tech, cyber, fintech, health tech and space
- ✓DeepFest co-located AI event
- ✓Rocket Fuel startup pitch competition
- ✓Dedicated stages for announcements, investors and founders, and code
- ✓LEAP Nights, Ecosystem Xchange, Investors Hub and Tech Tours side programmes
What Makes This Unique
- ★One of the largest technology events in the world by attendance: the organiser reports more than 201,000 attendees at its last edition
- ★Co-located with DeepFest, the region's dedicated AI event, and a LEAP pass covers both
- ★A large investor presence (the organiser reports 1,900 investors), with an Investors Hub and the Rocket Fuel startup pitch competition
- ★Backed by the Saudi government, so large investment and partnership announcements tied to Saudi digital programmes are a recurring feature
- ★A general pass is free, so the ticket costs less than the travel
Industries Represented
Event Scale
Pricing Details
LEAP 2027 pass tiers as observed on 5 September 2026: General free; Founder $300; Priority $400; VIP $2,800 (includes concierge for two on-site meetings); Investor by application; Student and Press free with verification. General and paid passes include DeepFest. Early-bird rates are time-limited, so check the official ticket page before booking.
Organizer
Tahaluf (with Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and SAFCSP)
tahaluf.com/Frequently Asked
- When is LEAP 2027?
- LEAP 2027 takes place April 12–15, 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Where is LEAP 2027 held?
- LEAP 2027 is held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event format is in-person.
- How much does LEAP 2027 cost?
- LEAP 2027 is mixed, with a free tier available. LEAP 2027 pass tiers as observed on 5 September 2026: General free; Founder $300; Priority $400; VIP $2,800 (includes concierge for two on-site meetings); Investor by application; Student and Press free with verification. General and paid passes include DeepFest. Early-bird rates are time-limited, so check the official ticket page before booking.
- Who should attend LEAP 2027?
- LEAP 2027 is aimed at CIOs and CTOs, Heads of AI and data, Government technology leaders, Venture capital and sovereign investors, Startup founders, Enterprise technology buyers in the Gulf region.
- What topics does LEAP 2027 cover?
- LEAP 2027 covers Artificial intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cloud and data, Fintech, Health technology, Smart cities, Space technology, Climate tech, Startups and venture capital.
Sources
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