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LEAP 2026 Day 1 Underway in Riyadh

By · August 31, 2026 · Updated August 31, 2026 · 1 min read

RIYADH August 31, 2026: LEAP 2026 has officially started in Riyadh, with Day 1 currently underway at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham.

The fifth edition of the technology event is bringing together companies, startups, investors, technology professionals and visitors from Saudi Arabia and around the world.

The exhibition is open today from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with visitors exploring exhibition halls, company booths and different sessions taking place throughout the day.

This year’s event is running from August 31 to September 3 under the theme “Into New Worlds.”A major focus of LEAP 2026 is artificial intelligence, with companies presenting their latest products and services across areas including AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, fintech, robotics and other technology fields.

DeepFest is also taking place alongside LEAP, featuring sessions and discussions focused on artificial intelligence and its growing role across different industries.

The event has attracted a large number of international companies and visitors. Organizers expect more than 200,000 people to attend throughout the four-day event, alongside hundreds of startups, investors, speakers and technology companies.

Day 1 will continue until this evening, with more sessions, meetings and activities scheduled across the venue.

LEAP 2026 will continue through September 3 in Riyadh.

Arab Time News is covering the event from Riyadh and will bring more updates, photos and highlights from LEAP 2026 throughout the week.