LEAP 2026 has drawn Pakistani technology companies to Riyadh, with several firms seeking more than exhibition exposure as they pursue clients, partnerships and a permanent presence in Saudi Arabia.
The four-day technology event opened in Riyadh on Monday. It brings together more than 1,800 technology companies, 600 startups, 1,900 investors and over 1,000 speakers.
Saudi Arabia is using major investments in technology and innovation to support its Vision 2030 economic transformation programme.
Pakistan has a dedicated pavilion at the event featuring 20 technology companies through the Pakistan Software Export Board and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan. Other Pakistani companies and startups are also attending independently.
Pakistani Firms Target Saudi Market
For some returning exhibitors, LEAP has already created business opportunities in Saudi Arabia.
Abdul Muqsit Abbasi, CEO of Karachi-based ByteCorp Technologies, said this is the company’s fourth participation in the event.
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He said each edition has delivered stronger results and helped the company build valuable industry connections.
“We’ve been able to understand the market,” Abbasi said. He added that long-term relationships developed through LEAP had helped the company open new business opportunities.
Pakistan recorded its largest presence at LEAP in 2025, with more than 100 companies and over 1,500 delegates, according to a post-event report by PSEB.
The participation generated $9.74 million in business and produced 78 leads, according to PSEB’s annual report.
LEAP Opens Door to Riyadh Office
For KAACIB, last year’s participation created an opportunity to establish a local presence in the Saudi capital.
Khizer Ahmed Siddiqui, founding member and director of KAACIB, said the company received the opportunity to develop an office in Riyadh after attending LEAP 2025.
He said the company now wants to use LEAP 2026 to secure more partnerships, connections and business opportunities.
Siddiqui also said the company plans to strengthen its local presence in Saudi Arabia.
The growing participation reflects Pakistani technology companies’ increasing interest in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding digital economy.
For many firms, LEAP has evolved from a technology exhibition into a platform for building commercial relationships and establishing a long-term presence in the Kingdom.
