Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: The fourth edition of LEAP, Saudi Arabia’s award-winning global technology event, is set to take place in Riyadh from 9 to 12 February, with the participation of over 1,000 global speakers.

Under the theme ‘Into New Worlds,’ LEAP 2025 will gather global entrepreneurs and startups to showcase their innovations to over 170,000 visitors at LEAP’s inaugural Tech Arena, a recent statement revealed.

The Tech Arena is an innovative ‘live TV’ platform that will offer an immersive journey into robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), healthcare technologies, and mixed reality. Attendees will have access to live showcases and hands-on interactive experiences that bring future tech to life, enabling emerging talent to join major enterprises such as Aramco, Adobe, Ericsson, XAR Labs, Devoteam, and Engine VR to explore the latest trends in technology.

The Tech Arena is designed to position visitors at the forefront of technological breakthroughs, from AI and mixed reality to fashion tech and brain-computer interfaces. It will feature advancements in medical technology, including the Aramco-backed Terra Drone’s long-range medical delivery tech, which can transport essential medical supplies to remote areas by air.

Aramco will also demonstrate its latest AI-trained assistant SARA (Saudi Aramco Robotics Assistant), which leverages AI to streamline decision-making and provide intuitive, personalized interactions.

Further, the US-based Engine VR will exhibit its Golden Gloves VR platform, which uses virtual reality technology to provide an immersive, gamified boxing experience for fitness enthusiasts, professional athletes, and entertainment seekers. 

LEAP 2025 will be organized by Tahaluf in collaboration with the Saudi Ministry for Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones (SAFCSP).

Annabelle Mander, Executive Vice President of Tahaluf, affirmed that the Tech Arena represents a unique opportunity to experience tomorrow’s world today.

“This inaugural segment will host the most innovative and impactful technologies from budding innovators worldwide, who will, in return, gain unparalleled exposure and receive valuable feedback on their groundbreaking solutions,” Mander said.

It is worth mentioning that Tech Arena is one of two transformative new stages at LEAP 2025, the other offering a series of sessions focused on SportsTech.