Saudi Arabia to co-host DeepFest 2026 with LEAP in Riyadh tech push

Saudi Arabia is promoting DeepFest 2026 alongside LEAP 2026 as part of a major push to scale its flagship technology events in Riyadh. DeepFest, the AI-focused conference, will run with LEAP at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham and is being positioned as a gathering place for global AI leaders, investors, startups and policymakers. Organizers say the combined event is expected to draw more than 201,000 visitors, along with hundreds of startups and nearly 2,000 investors, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s effort to cement Riyadh as a leading global tech hub.