LEAP 2026 technology conference to be held in Riyadh

LEAP 2026 Artificial Intelligence Riyadh Saudi Vision 2030 technology conference

LEAP 2026 is scheduled to take place in Riyadh from August 31 to September 3, coinciding with Saudi Arabia’s designation of 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence. The event is expected to attract over 1,000 investors representing more than $14.3 trillion in assets under management.

Major technology companies are confirmed to participate. AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su is set to headline the event, while HONOR plans to debut the world’s first Robot Phone. Other participants include Oracle, which will showcase AI innovation for Saudi Vision 2030, and Ericsson, which will demonstrate 5G and AI-driven automation solutions. Companies such as Elm and CONNECT Professional Services will also showcase digital transformation and smart workplace solutions.

In addition to the main conference, Mawhiba has opened registration for the 2026 World Robot Olympiad, a competition for youth aged 8 to 22, which serves as a pathway to international competition.

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AMD · CONNECT Professional Services · Cisco · Ericsson · Honor · LEAP 2026 · LEAP 2026 · Mawhiba · Oracle · Riyadh · Saudi Arabia

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[○ 1 SOURCE] AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su will headline LEAP 2026. economymiddleeast.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The World Robot Olympiad competition is open to youth aged 8 to 22. www.leaders-mena.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Saudi Arabia has designated 2026 as the Year of Artificial Intelligence. economymiddleeast.com · 1asir.com · shahdnow.sa
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mawhiba has opened registration for the 2026 World Robot Olympiad. www.leaders-mena.com
[● 6 SOURCES] LEAP 2026 will take place in Riyadh. economymiddleeast.com · www.ictnewsmasr.com · 1asir.com · teletimesinternational.com · shahdnow.sa · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] LEAP 2026 is scheduled to run from August 31 to September 3. www.ictnewsmasr.com · 1asir.com · teletimesinternational.com · www.bobfm.co.uk · techxmedia.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] More than 1,000 investors representing over $14.3 trillion in assets will attend LEAP 2026. www.bobfm.co.uk
[○ 1 SOURCE] HONOR will debut the world’s first Robot Phone at LEAP 2026. techxmedia.com