Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: The fourth edition of the award-winning global technology event, LEAP, kicks off today in Riyadh with the participation of over 1,800 exhibitors, more than 1,000 speakers, and over 680 startups with awards exceeding $1 million.

Under the theme ‘Into New Worlds,’ LEAP 2025 aims to showcase the latest innovations and facilitate knowledge exchange, expanding business networking and investment opportunities in the tech sector.

The event, featuring participation from 18 countries, is organized by Tahaluf and the Ministry for Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in partnership with Informa PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, and the Events Investment Fund.

LEAP 2025 brings together global leaders from the public and private sectors, top innovators, and key stakeholders in tech investment, serving as a leading investment platform that provides investors and entrepreneurs worldwide with the opportunity to explore promising new horizons.

Participating entrepreneurs and startups will showcase their innovations to over 170,000 visitors at LEAP’s inaugural Tech Arena.

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.

LEAP 2025 plays a critical role in Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global technology hub, aligning with its Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy. As part of this initiative, the Kingdom has pledged $100 billion toward advancing its technology sector.