The Middle East’s flagship technology conference ventured beyond Saudi Arabia for the first time with the inaugural LEAP East, hosted in Hong Kong in July 2026. Organised by Tahaluf, an Informa business, LEAP was established in Riyadh in 2022 by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in partnership with the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, and has since grown into one of the world's largest technology events.

Two former Chinese AI lab leaders said they aim to challenge Thinking Machines Lab, a US start-up founded by ex-OpenAI executive Mira Murati, and focus on building industry-specific artificial intelligence solutions and models following their exit from the fierce frontier AI race.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 July 2026 - Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (“HML”) is celebrating the highly successful conclusion of LEAP East 2026—the historic Asian debut of Saudi Arabia’s premier technology conference brand, LEAP.

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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has been stepping up efforts in recent years to deepen the application of artificial intelligence across business sectors, aiming to create new opportunities while opening broader pathways for young people and working professionals to enter the field.

Hong Kong has solidified its status as a premier global technology and business hub by successfully hosting the Asian debut of LEAP East, the Middle East’s flagship technology exhibition.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 July 2026 - The inaugural LEAP East 2026 was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (8-10 July), gathering more than 35,000 technology professionals, policymakers and investors from 30 countries and regions.

The inaugural LEAP East 2026 technology exhibition concludes today, with exhibitors noting that the event has provided a premier platform for innovation and technology firms to expand overseas. Held at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, LEAP East 2026 brought together 450 exhibitors and over 35,000 visitors from 30 countries and regions.

Saudi Arabia's rapidly expanding technology ecosystem took centre stage at LEAP East today, as Elm and Huawei announced a new partnership and companies, startups and investors from across the Kingdom showcased their technologies and explored new opportunities for growth across Asian markets.

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Hong Kong holds great potential to deepen its partnership with Saudi Arabia as the city accelerates its push to become an international innovation and technology center, John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Thursday.

RIYADH: The first international edition of Saudi Arabia’s LEAP conference in Hong Kong has “created real impact,” the chairman of the country’s cybersecurity federation said during a speech at the event.