LEAP 2026 Tech Conference Opens in Riyadh Aug 31

Saudi Arabia’s flagship technology gathering returns this year, as the fifth edition of LEAP opens in Riyadh on Monday, 31 August 2026 and runs through Thursday, 3 September. The event will be held at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of the capital, with daily hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM under the theme “Into New Worlds.”

Organisers expect one of the largest editions yet, bringing together more than 1,000 speakers, over 1,800 global technology brands and companies, and more than 600 startups. Notably, the 2026 edition is set to draw over 1,900 investors and venture capital representatives, whose registered firms collectively manage assets in the multi-trillion US-dollar range, including several hundred billion dollars in deployable capital.

Tickets and Passes

Entry for the general public is paid, with registration and payment handled through the official LEAP registration portal. General attendee passes are priced at SAR 190, while a Founder pass costs SAR 1,690, a Priority pass SAR 2,253, and a VIP pass SAR 11,830. Student passes are free, subject to eligibility and registration. General pass holders can upgrade to Priority or VIP subject to availability, with the final price depending on the ticket phase at the time of upgrade.

The investor pass is available by application only and is not sold as a standard open ticket, with admission gated through the event’s investor programme. The programme runs daytime business and tech sessions across the four main days for adult attendees.

A dedicated Investor & Startup Programme sits at the heart of the event, connecting the 1,900-plus investors with more than 600 startups through structured pitching, networking, and matchmaking sessions. For residents and professionals across Riyadh and beyond, the conference offers a rare chance to meet global tech firms, explore emerging trends, and connect capital with founders in one location.

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