LEAP 2024 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 4th -7th March 2024

LEAP is an annual technology event launched in 2022 by the MCIT (Ministry of Communication and Information Technology) in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones (SAFCSP), and Tahaluf, an Informa company. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, served as the event’s host city.

Innovations in finance, education, healthcare, the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), green technology, investment, AI, and the future of energy are all on the agenda for this conference.

Previous LEAP Events:

LEAP was established by a collaboration between Informa Tech, SAFCSP, and MCIT. The inaugural event took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 1st to 3rd February 2022. For three days, the event attracted more than 100,000 visitors.

LEAP 2022 saw the active involvement of around 700 technology businesses, 330 investors, 500 chief executive officers (CEOs), and technology specialists. The event resulted in a total of more than $6.4 billion in initiatives and activities.

The event also organized the “Rocket Fuel Start-up Competition” and distributed a total of one million USD to potential start-ups. The event featured the world’s longest Kaleidoscope, measuring 40 meters in length.

The second iteration of the annual tech event, LEAP 2023, occurred in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 6-9 February 2023. During the four-day event, LEAP attracted over 172,000 attendees, including 900 exhibitors, 700 speakers from 50 countries who presented on 11 stages, 500 start-ups, and 1026 investors with total assets under management (AUM) of 2 trillion.

Six start-ups have received a portion of the $1 million prize cash at LEAP 2023’s Rocket Fuel start-up pitch competition. Among the well-known businesses present were Mirror, bHaptics, Magic Keys, and Hiroshi Ishiguro.

LEAP 2024

This year, this event is being called “A Digital Davos”. It is happening in Saudi Arabia from March 4-7.

Why You Should Attend Leap 2024:

There are many reasons why you should, but the most important ones are explained below.

Connect With Professionals:

The LEAP tech conference is the convergence point for over 172,000 regional and worldwide technology professionals. If you desire to establish new connections or rekindle the enthusiasm within your network, LEAP is the ideal destination for you. With the exclusive LEAP application, you can connect with participants at the LEAP technology conference and pre-event.

Discover Latest Technologies:

Over four days, LEAP’s exhibition floor will host more than 900 of the world’s top tech businesses. This presents an opportunity for you to explore and engage with cutting-edge innovations. If you are an exhibitor, LEAP will offer you the desired level of visibility in front of participants, the press, and international media.

Discover The Land Of Saudi Arabia:

Saudi Arabia has lifted its restrictions, and it is now accessible to visitors. The LEAP tech convention takes place in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, offering you the chance to explore one of the world’s fastest-growing cities. Immerse yourself in the local culture, discover culinary delights, and go on exciting excursions in KSA alongside your newly established connections as a part of the LEAP experience.

Expand Your Horizon:

You can Immerse yourself in different realms and expand your perspectives with engaging activities and encounters at the event. You can Participate in the “Rocket Fuel Start-up Competition” to present your ideas to experienced investors, discover the Start-up Park, connect with numerous guests, and establish new professional relationships.

Learn From The Gurus:

LEAP convenes cross-industry specialists alongside technology’s foremost influencers and innovators to deliver state-of-the-art on-stage content in a single tech summit. They are presenting renowned lecturers, authors, athletes, actors, and other notable individuals to discuss the influence of technology on their respective fields and give you a chance to be a part of the new LEAP world.

Build Your Contacts:

LEAP offers a platform and space for you to develop your professional profile and knowledge in various areas, including your contact book, leads, company exposure, and experience. Tech professionals flock to this event. So, make sure to take advantage of it. Keep following AI Surge for the latest updates on this event.

Speakers:

The speaker line-up at LEAP 2022 and 2023 consisted of individuals who have transitioned from being footballers to becoming tech enthusiasts, as well as investors with portfolios worth millions of dollars. This line-up was truly remarkable and will be remembered as an exceptional one. Notable participants include Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, Börje Ekholm, Peggy Johnson, Stephane Houdet, Eugene Kaspersky, Michel Salgado, Christian Klein, Makaziwe Mandela, and Maëlle Gavet. Susan Kilrain, Sian Proctor, Karren Brady, and Steven Bartlett were present at the previous LEAP events. We have to wait for this year’s line-up.

Partners:

LEAP is supported by a diverse range of sponsors and partners, including venture capitalists, Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, education institutes, and start-ups. Some notable names among them are Microsoft, Cisco, SAP SE, Citrix, IBM, Zoom, Hitachi, Ericsson, Huawei, PWC, Aramco, Tonomus, and Deloitte.

Who Can Attend LEAP 2024:

Leaders:

At LEAP, governing bodies, enterprise leaders, policymakers, CXOs, up-and-coming startups, and the world’s top academics will confront humanity’s biggest problems and pave the path to a digital future. So Join LEAP, explore the future, and do business today.

Professionals:

Technology investments and long-term partnerships are planned. You can Meet the world’s top futurists and pioneers to learn how to grow your business and outperform your competitors.

Entrepreneurs:

This is the place with the greatest desire for the future. Meet the enthusiasts, enablers, investors, and seasoned business executives who can help you realize your ambitions and grow your enterprises. Inspire, innovate, and solve government and business issues. LEAP is for entrepreneurs with ambitious goals and a futuristic outlook.

Investors:

LEAP provides many tech talent discovery possibilities. The Rocket Fuel Startup Competition pits hundreds of startups against each other on stage for the $1 million prize pool. You can Visit the Startup Park, network with investors, and meet entrepreneurs in person or through the LEAP app.

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