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LEAP 2025 returns to Malham with ticketed entry , addition of LEAP Nights , 1,800 brands
Saudi Arabia ’ s technology event , LEAP , is poised to break new ground when a newly enriched and revamped fourth edition returns from February 9-12 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham .
LEAP 2025 will be the pioneering technology event ’ s first ticketed outing to date , encompassing a higher percentage of influential industry attendees to elevate business networking and investment opportunities across the technology landscape .
This year ’ s event will deliver advanced features , including a new series of LEAP Nights activities , the return of DeepFest , a dedicated Technology Arena , a SportsTech Track and a commitment to hosting and enhancing innovation across multiple sectors such as space , gaming , education , and smart cities , over 20 stages .
SAP recognises top HR implementations in Saudi Arabia , emphasizes data privacy
SAP HR Connect Riyadh honoured several SAP customers in its Middle East Africa – North , MEA North region that have demonstrated excellence in HR transformation , innovation , and sustainable workforce management . From the Saudi Arabia , the 2024 award winners for SAP ’ s MEA North region included
• Zakat , Tax and Customs Authority , HCM Excellence
• Saudi Electricity Company , Best HCM Implementation
• Ministry of Culture , HCM Operational Excellence
• Water Transmission Company , Best HCM Transformation
• Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company , HCM Commitment to Success
• Riyadh International Catering Corporation , McDonald ’ s , HCM Modernisation
• Almosafer Company , HCM Employee Engagement
His Excellency Eng Abdullah Alswaha , Saudi Arabia ’ s Minister of Communications and Information Technology , emphasized LEAP ’ s role in defining the Saudi Arabia ’ s future :
“ LEAP has made an outstanding contribution to the realisation of the Saudi Vision 2030 goals and has rightly positioned the country as a global technology hub . The decision to move to a ticketed format this year makes LEAP more of an exclusive experience for attendees and relevant to today ’ s global technology elite .”
LEAP 2025 is expanding beyond the convention halls this year with LEAP Nights . Attendees can immerse themselves in Riyadh ’ s vibrant cultural scene , with an exciting lineup of dinners , meetups , and live entertainment .
Tahaluf expects the fourth edition to witness a surge in valued interactions between exhibitors and visitors , as LEAP 2025 guests
• Saudi Water Authority , HCM Automation
• Saudi Ground Services , HCM Forward Thinking
• Alfanar , HCM Innovation
SAP ’ s Fast Growth Markets were also recognised , with Bahrain ’ s Electricity and Water Authority winning the HCM Innovation Award , as well as country-specific HCM Innovation awards , which were won in Saudi Arabia by NEOM and in Egypt by Wadi Degla .
“ AI technologies empower HR professionals with insights to make smarter workforce decisions ,” said Mohammed AlRomaizan , Vice President , SAP Saudi Arabia .
SAP executives also shed light on specific measures the company has taken to ensure its AI-infused , cloud-based solutions handle data securely and comply with various data sovereignty regulations within the Saudi Arabia . For example , when using SAP ’ s copilot Joule to assist in HR tasks , employees ’ data is processed securely and temporarily , engage with more than 680 start-ups , 1000- plus expert speakers , and over 1,800 global
technology brands .
A brand new SportsTech Track will see the world of sports meet the latest technology trends . Attendees will be able to step into the future of sports and experience live demos , industry announcements , and the latest technology innovations from clubs , industry leaders , and pioneers of the sector .
without storage in Joule or SAP large language models .
In addition , no customer data is used for training LLMs unless contractually agreed , and even then , no personally identifiable information or sensitive data is used , ensuring data protection aligns with SAP and the Saudi Arabia ’ s policies .
Natali Bezan Stajner , SAP SuccessFactors Director , MEA North , said , “ With strict data security protocols in place , today ’ s AI advancements are empowering organisations with a unified view of their workforce and the tools to make impactful , data-driven decisions .”
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