The third edition of LEAP, the renowned global tech event, is set to take place from March 4 to 7, 2024, at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham. Under the theme "Into New Worlds," the event will explore cutting-edge technologies and their implications for the future.
Organized by a consortium including the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones, Tahaluf company, and Monsha'at, LEAP 2024 will feature a stellar lineup of speakers, including IBM Chairman Arvind Krishna, HPE CEO Antonio Neri, and Zoom Video Communications CEO Eric Yuan.Covering a wide spectrum of topics, the event will feature discussions on web 3, unicorns and tech giant strategies, and user privacy in technology. Tracks dedicated to EduTech, RetailTech, FinTech, HealthTech, 4IR, Future Energy, and Smart Cities will provide in-depth insights into these emerging fields.For its second edition at LEAP, DeepFest, in partnership with the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA), will bring together over 150 speakers and 120 exhibitors to focus on the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI).LEAP 2024 will host more than 1,800 tech exhibitors from around the world, showcasing their latest products and innovations. Notable participants include Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Dell, Cisco, Avaya, SAP, ServiceNow, Amazon Web Services, IBM, Alibaba, and Huawei.The event organizers aim to facilitate collaborations and drive investments in the technology sector. Vice Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Haitham AlOhali emphasized the importance of generative artificial intelligence and its potential to impact economies and societies. Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones CEO Muteb Alqani highlighted the event's commitment to empowering technology globally.Following the success of previous editions, LEAP 2024 is expected to attract over 1,000 speakers, 600 startups, and 172,000 attendees. The event provides an unparalleled platform for attendees to engage with industry experts, explore emerging technologies, and contribute to the advancement of the tech ecosystem.