The event will deliver its most expansive programme yet
As the global technology ecosystem searches for its next frontier in growth, investment and collaboration, Riyadh will once again take centre stage as LEAP returns for its fifth edition from 13 to 16 April 2026.
Co-organised by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and Tahaluf, LEAP reflects the Kingdom’s growing role as a global hub for innovation under Vision 2030.
LEAP 5 is where the architects of the next digital era come together. CEOs and innovators from global tech giants, including Google, Amazon Web Services, Luma AI, AMD, Qualcomm, Cisco, Lenovo, HP, HPE, Huawei, Foxconn, and Cerebras Systems — will join Saudi leaders such as stc, Aramco, Elm, Alat, and HUMAIN, demonstrating the scale of innovation, the power of collaboration, and the tangible impact that emerges when the world’s top tech minds meet in one place.
Real-world adoption
LEAP 5 will deliver its most expansive programme yet, spanning more than twenty stages across climate, health tech, fintech, space tech, and smart cities, showcasing breakthrough technologies and real-world adoption transforming industries.
GameX Creative emerges as one of LEAP 5’s flagship zones, powered by global gaming leaders and Saudi creative pioneers. With Savvy Games Group, ESL FACEIT Group, Hero Esports, Steer Studios, OSN+, Red Sea Film Foundation, MDLBeast, and Kojima Productions shaping the experience, GameX will spotlight the technologies, talent, and investment redefining gaming, esports, and digital storytelling.
Maturing talent
“Over the past four years, LEAP has evolved at a rocket-fuelled pace, playing a critical role in nurturing talent, creativity and investment. Yet, this is just the beginning. LEAP will continue to reflect the ever-changing tech landscape and inspire pioneers from across the globe,” noted Faisal Alkhamisi, Chairman, SAFCSP.
“The momentum in Saudi Arabia is extraordinary, and as LEAP enters its fifth edition, it will take this ambition into new worlds, unlocking investment and shaping the technologies that will define the next decade. Five editions in, that ambition only grows and LEAP’s impact grows with it,” commented Mike Champion, CEO, Tahaluf.
