LEAP 2026 will take place at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre (RECC), located in Malham, Riyadh, from April 13 to 16, 2026.

LEAP 2026 is a significant year. The fifth iteration of a platform that originated in Riyadh and is currently influencing discussions globally. What began as an ambitious idea has developed into a meeting place for visionaries, a place where concepts become collaborations and new opportunities arise. Now well-established and powerful, LEAP keeps moving forward by providing a space where leaders come back, partnerships grow, and the future becomes more apparent. Likewise, more than 1,000 specialists from a variety of industries, including top players in technology, culture, sports, and entertainment, will speak to attendees. In addition, with more than 1,800 international tech companies showcasing state-of-the-art innovations around the exhibition floor, attendees will have direct access to the technology that will shape tomorrow. DeepFest—the area's leading AI event, co-located with LEAP—offers insights into robots, deep learning, and the most recent developments across several stages with an AI focus. The event, which draws over 68,000 attendees, addresses ethics and data infrastructure. Additionally, you will gain knowledge about national strategies and how the government shapes future developments. The Rocket Fuel Competition will showcase the next generation of innovators by bringing together more than 600 entrepreneurs vying for international visibility and a $1 million grand prize. Furthermore, with 600 startups, 1,900 investors, and over 201,000 regional and global tech professionals anticipated to attend, LEAP continues to be a major gathering place for deep networking and the development of new alliances. One LEAP will get you there. Read more: Riyadh International Industry Week, 2026