Saudi Arabia’s technology event, LEAP, is poised to break new ground when a newly enriched and revamped fourth edition returns from February 9-12 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham.
LEAP 2025 will be the pioneering technology event’s first ticketed outing to date, encompassing a higher percentage of influential industry attendees to elevate business networking and investment opportunities across the technology landscape.
This year’s event will deliver advanced features, including a new series of LEAP Nights activities, the return of DeepFest, a dedicated Technology Arena, a SportsTech Track and a commitment to hosting and enhancing innovation across multiple sectors such as space, gaming, education, and smart cities, over 20 stages.
His Excellency Eng Abdullah Alswaha, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, emphasized LEAP’s role in defining the Saudi Arabia’s future:
“LEAP has made an outstanding contribution to the realisation of the Saudi Vision 2030 goals and has rightly positioned the country as a global technology hub. The decision to move to a ticketed format this year makes LEAP more of an exclusive experience for attendees and relevant to today’s global technology elite.”
LEAP 2025 is expanding beyond the convention halls this year with LEAP Nights. Attendees can immerse themselves in Riyadh’s vibrant cultural scene, with an exciting lineup of dinners, meetups, and live entertainment.
Tahaluf expects the fourth edition to witness a surge in valued interactions between exhibitors and visitors, as LEAP 2025 guests engage with more than 680 start-ups, 1000-plus expert speakers, and over 1,800 global technology brands.
A brand new SportsTech Track will see the world of sports meet the latest technology trends. Attendees will be able to step into the future of sports and experience live demos, industry announcements, and the latest technology innovations from clubs, industry leaders, and pioneers of the sector.
Confirmed speakers include Patrice Evra, the successful entrepreneur and former Manchester United forward and France national team captain, who makes his return to LEAP, as well as Mathieu Pierre Flamini, also a former French professional footballer and co-founder of GF Biochemicals.
The Technology Arena is also a new addition for LEAP 2025, where attendees will witness live product demos, get hands-on with prototypes, and see cutting-edge technology in action. The Technology Arena will host a lineup of interactive engagements, connecting participants directly with tomorrow’s breakthrough technologies and innovations.
The Startup Stage will see LEAP dedicate a platform to the brightest innovators and startups. Whether attendees are pitching, networking, or exploring, the Startup Stage will be the place where ideas take flight, and the future of technology unfolds.?
LEAP 2025 will also offer enhanced matchmaking, investor-to-investor workshops, and more mentorship sessions. Attendees can be a part of LEAP’s investor and startup ecosystem, bringing more than 1,500 global investors and startups to Riyadh in February.
The Investor Programme consists of dedicated lounges, an exclusive area designed for investors to connect with General Partners, Limited Partners, Funds of Funds, and a matchmaking zone with personalised networking spaces.
Many notable international figures are already confirmed for LEAP 2025 including: Ken Kutaragi, the former Chairperson and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment – as PlayStation celebrated its 30th birthday on December 4th; Javier Tebas, President of LA LIGA, Spain’s professional football league; Connie Chan, General Partner of Andreessen Horowitz; Andrea Vena, Chief Climate and Sustainability Officer of the European Space Agency and Alex Hirschi, Chairwoman of Supercar Blondie.
LEAP 2025 will also see the return of familiar guest speakers and global technology stalwarts, including Arvind Krishna, the Chairperson and CEO of IBM, who attended last year. Previous editions of LEAP have featured renowned technology specialists such as Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications; Shou Chew, CEO of TikTok and Mo Gawdat – the former Chief Business Officer of Google and renowned technology commentator.
Attendees can expect more speakers and exhibitors of this calibre as LEAP continues to cement its reputation as the prime location for connecting technology’s thought leaders and pioneers, with 75 percent of conference speakers travelling to Saudi Arabia to participate.
