Here's what we know about LEAP 2026
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You know it, you’ve heard about it, and it’s back. And we’re, of course, talking about the region’s biggest and most influential tech conference: LEAP 2026.
Happening from Monday August 31 to Thursday September 3 at Malham, LEAP 2026 is also known as the region’s most influential AI event and a meeting ground for the global artificial intelligence community and the industries adopting it.
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Now in its fifth edition, this year’s edition will include immersive environments like the Tech Arena, community-driven zones such as GameX Creative and Sports Hub, and city-wide programmes like LEAP Nights that keep the party going well into the evening.
This LEAP edition will span more than twenty stages covering climate, health tech, fintech, space tech, and smart cities, according to Fast Company Middle East.
Speakers
Over 1,000 speakers will be joining the Riyadh event; featured ones include:
- HRH Princess Lamia bint Majid Al Saud – Secretary General, Alwaleed Philanthropies
- Chunkz – YouTuber, Influencer, Host, and Entertainer
- Abir El Saghir – Content Creator
- Andrew Feldman – CEO and Co-Founder, Cerebras Systems
- John Shiels – CEO, Manchester United Foundation
- Rateel Alshehri – Saudi youth advocate, podcast host, and social impact leader
- Amit Jain – Co-Founder and CEO, Luma AI
- Fabrizio Romano – Sports Journalist
- Hanne Jesca Bax – Global Vice Chair, EY
- Jeetu Patel – President and Chief Product Officer, Cisco
- Hasan Haider – Founder and Managing Partner, Plus VC
- Joe Atikson – Global Chief AI Officer, PwC
Tickets
Tickets for LEAP 2026 are already on sale and are divided into passes for attendees, investors and founders, and students.
Attendees
- A general pass priced at SAR190 (USD50)
- A priority pass priced at SAR2,253 (USD600)
- A VIP pass priced at SAR11,830 (USD3,150)
Investors and Founders
- A founder’s pass priced at SAR1,690 (USD450)
- An investor’s pass is available only by application
Students
- A student pass is available for free
You can upgrade from a General pass to a Priority or VIP pass, subject to availability. Pricing will reflect the current ticket phase at the time of upgrade.
What: LEAP 2026
When: Mon Aug 31 to Thu Sep 3
Tickets: onegiantleap.com
