LEAP 2024 in Riyadh marked its third edition with a series of notable highlights, showcasing significant advancements and partnerships across various sectors of technology. Here's a summary of key events and announcements:
- Zoom's Expansion in Saudi Arabia: Zoom plans to deeply integrate its services within the kingdom, introducing Zoom AI Companion, Zoom Phone, and Zoom Contact Centre, alongside new cloud regions, to enhance digital communication.
- META and AI in Content Creation: META discussed the impact of AI on content creation, highlighting a shift towards AI-driven processes that promise productivity gains and immersive experiences.
- UK-Saudi Research Collaboration: A landmark agreement between the UK and Saudi Arabia aims to foster research partnerships to address global challenges, underscoring the mutual benefits of such collaborations.
- Saudi Arabia's Space Exploration Ambitions: The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) outlined plans for space exploration, including establishing a permanent presence on the Moon and missions to Mars.
- Neura Robotics and Cognitive Robots: Highlighting cognitive robots as collaborative partners, capable of operating safely in human environments thanks to AI integration.
- Oceanix's Floating Cities in Saudi Arabia: Discussing the potential for sustainable floating cities in the kingdom, emphasizing harmonization with nature.
- Aramco Digital and Groq's AI Computing Center: Announcing plans for the world's largest AI computing center, alongside collaborations for IT services and ORAN development center with LTIMindtree and Intel.
- Nokia's Regional Logistics Center: Nokia announced the establishment of a regional logistics center in Saudi Arabia, focusing on expanding 5G technology.
- HPE and Alfanar Partnership: Aiming to advance enterprise IT production in Saudi Arabia, producing thousands of servers annually, with discussions for further expansion.
- TAWAL and EVIQ’s Electric Mobility Initiative: Strengthening the ecosystem for electric vehicle charging with TAWAL's solutions to provide uninterrupted connectivity.
Additionally, start-ups supported by Saudi Arabia’s National Technology Development Programme (NTDP) closed deals worth $750 million in 2023. The total investment accounted for more than 50% of all investment in Saudi Arabia for that year, creating over 7,300 new jobs and resulting in an economic impact of $1.45 billion.
The conference also introduced various specialised platforms and theaters hosting training courses and innovation sessions, with LEAP 2024 covering a wide range of topics including AI, sustainability, gaming, space, cybersecurity, and more. Notable speakers from across the globe, including representatives from Bolt, Nokia, Ericsson, and IBM, shared their insights, highlighting the conference’s status as a prmier platform for discourse in the tech community.
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were happy to attend, exhibit and network at this amazing event.
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thanks for this useful summary Zana ;-) A tonne of interesting initiatives happening it seems.