Riyadh, Mar 8, 2024, The third edition of the International Tech Conference LEAP24 concluded, establishing itself as the largest global technological event in the region with a significant turnout. Organized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, and Tahaluf Company, LEAP24 featured 1,800 international and local entities. Faisal Al-Khamisi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones, emphasized the conference's alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and its goal to make the Kingdom the largest digital market in the Middle East and North Africa. LEAP24 attracted 215,000 visitors and announced projects and investments totaling $13.4 billion, with major contributions from Amazon Web Services, IBM, and ServiceNow. Notable projects included venture investment funds, initiatives supporting digital entrepreneurship, and the launch of investment funds and financing rounds for technology startups.
