Tahaluf, the largest B2B events organiser in Saudi Arabia is to expand further into Asia with the launch of LEAP East, a new show set to take place at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 9-11 July 2026.
Organisers Tahaluf (a joint venture partnership between Informa plc, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and Events Investment Fund (EIF) say LEAP East in Hong Kong will offer insights into the future of technology, with more than 300 expert speakers and 300 exhibitors.
Since its inception, LEAP has enjoyed strong support from some of Asia’s most high-profile tech leaders, highlighting synergies between Hong Kong and Riyadh as disruptors, adopters, incubators, and drivers of technology. Previous speakers on LEAP’s main stage include Hong Kong’s chief executive John Lee; Shou Chew, CEO of TikTok; and Dr Kai Fu Lee, chairperson and CEO of Sinovation Ventures, testimony to the fast-growing business relationship between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia, as both regions develop fast as vibrant global tech hubs.
LEAP 2025 in Riyadh recently featured a strong speaker representation from Hong Kong, including: Danny Tang, CEO, Hero Esports; Cindy Chow, executive director & CEO of Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund; and Leiming Chen, chief sustainability officer and senior vice-president of Ant International, and Ant Group.
Faisal AlKhamisi, chairman of SAFCSP, said: “LEAP East will serve as a catalyst for growing the global tech ecosystem and for Saudi Arabia’s status as a global events organiser.
“With this timely and strategic expansion, we are bringing LEAP’s award-winning vision and world-class innovation into this exciting new Hong Kong venture, creating a powerful platform for entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses to connect, collaborate and build the future of technology,” said AlKhamisi.
With LEAP East primed to bring together experts from various fields to explore fintech, gaming, robotics, AI, smart cities, digital transformation, and Web3, among other emerging technologies, Michael Champion, CEO of Tahaluf, predicted the inaugural event will further propel Hong Kong’s global tech capital credentials. Champion said: “We are building on the success we’ve had in Riyadh and the figures speak for themselves as LEAP 2025 had an attendance of over 200,000. LEAP East will foster a dynamic environment where investors, policymakers, and tech leaders converge to shape the future of innovation.”
Among LEAP East’s highlights will be the content-rich Orbital tracks, which will delve into critical areas such as fintech and the creative economy. After three editions in Saudi Arabia, DeepFest will be a hub for artificial intelligence, robotics, and deep tech, highlighting breakthroughs and fostering discussions on how these technologies will redefine industries. Meanwhile, LEAP’s dedicated Tech Arena, a first-of-its-kind immersive space, will present live demonstrations and interactive experiences, giving attendees a glimpse into the future of tech applications.
“Hong Kong, with its robust infrastructure and access to global capital, is an ideal host for this initiative, offering start-ups the necessary resources to scale their businesses,” added Champion.
A key attraction will be LEAP East’s investment ecosystem with a specially designed Investor Programme featuring insights from more than 60 investors.
In 2024 Tahaluf was responsible for the award-winning tech events LEAP & DeepFest, as well as 24 Fintech, the Global Health Exhibition, Cityscape Global, Black Hat MEA and CPHI.
Source: www.exhibitionworld.co.uk
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