LEAP East 2026

LEAP East is the Asia expansion of LEAP – the world’s most attended technology conference, established in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2022. After four consecutive years of record-breaking attendance, LEAP is launching in Hong Kong for the first time, positioning the city as a gateway between Middle East’s and Asia’s technology ecosystems.

Taking place from 8–10 July 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), and in partnership with the Hong Kong Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB), LEAP East brings together technology leaders, investors, policymakers and enterprises from Asia, the Middle East and global markets.

The event builds on LEAP’s track record as a platform for large-scale investment announcements, partnerships and cross-border collaboration.

LEAP EAST 2026 AT A GLANCE

25,000 Expected Visitors
200+ Leading Industry Speakers
300+ Exhibitors
200+ Investors
150+ Start-ups and Scale-ups
4 Stages
7 Content Tracks
100+ Hours of Content

CONTENT AND FOCUS AREAS

LEAP East covers high-growth, investment-relevant sectors, including:

Artificial Intelligence and Deep Tech
Fintech and Financial Services
Smart Cities and Mobility
Healthcare and Biotech
Energy, Sustainability and Infrastructure

KEY PROGRAMMES

DeepFest at LEAP East: AI, robotics and deep tech platform featuring sector tracks, live demos and global tech showcases.
Investor Program: Invite-only matchmaking, investor sessions andRocket Fuel pitch competition for 25 founders.
Startup & Scaleup Program: Open to pre-Series A and Series A-C companies across 12 sectors and 60+ verticals.

Organizers:

Government Partners:
Innovation Tecnology and Industry Bureau (ITIB)

Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCP)

Strategic Partner:

Ewpartners

Co-organized by:
Tahaluf

Investor Supporting Partner:

InvestHK

Tech Ecosystem Partner:
Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP)

Supporting Partners:
Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES)

Belt and Road Office Commerce and Economic Development Bureau

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Middle East

Cyberport

Event Website: https://leapeast.com/

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