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LEAP 2026 in Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's Big Move to Become a Global Tech and Investment Hub

Get ready! The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, along with partners like the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, and Tahaluf, just announced that LEAP 2026 is coming back to Riyadh. This major tech conference will run from April 13 to 16, marking its fifth edition and highlighting Saudi Arabia's growing role in the global tech scene.

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LEAP 2026 in Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's Big Move to Become a Global Tech and Investment Hub
The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, working with the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, and Tahaluf company, has announced that the fifth edition of the LEAP 2026 conference will take place in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, from April 13 to 16. This conference comes at a time when the global tech sector is seeing rapid changes, with companies and governments actively looking for new opportunities in growth, investment, and digital integration. This year's LEAP aims to explore how innovation is reshaping economies, industries, and societies worldwide. It will feature an expanded program and new platforms bringing together thought leaders, decision-makers, investors, and entrepreneurs. This collaboration among the organizing bodies highlights Saudi Arabia's growing role as a global innovation hub, perfectly aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 goals, which prioritize digital transformation and economic diversification.
LEAP 2026 in Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's Big Move to Become a Global Tech and Investment Hub

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