LEAP — 2027
April 12-15, 2027
Riyadh Exhibition & Convention CenterRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Technology Startups Entrepreneurship
LEAP is Saudi Arabia’s largest technology event, a commercial conference and exhibition rather than an academic one, drawing enormous attendance for AI and cloud announcements, investment activity and a startup programme. The 2027 edition carries the theme Into New Worlds.
It runs April 12 to 15, 2027 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham.
Understand where that is before you book anything. RECC Malham sits roughly 68 km north of central Riyadh, out toward Thumamah, and not in the city at all. Every Riyadh hotel listed below is between about 59 and 72 km from the venue, so there is no walkable or even short-drive option among them. Budget for an hour each way, and check whether the organisers are running shuttles before assuming a taxi each morning is practical at LEAP-scale attendance.
One specific trap worth naming. Two Riyadh hotels carry Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center in their names. That is a different building, in the city, about 65 km from where LEAP is actually held. Searching for a hotel at the convention centre will put you at the wrong convention centre, and the names give no hint of it.
April in Riyadh is warm rather than punishing, typically in the low to middle thirties, and is a considerably better time to be there than the summer.
Venue
Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center
792P+JQ, Malham 13380, Saudi Arabia
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Our picks for LEAP attendees
A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.
Art View Hotel - Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center
King Abdullah Road, Al Mughrizat District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Best For: Families and Professionals Seeking Balance A modern 4-star property with Wi-Fi, parking, indoor pool, fitness centre, spa, restaurant, and business...
Boudl Al Munsiyah Aparthotel Riyadh
Thumamah Street, Al Munsiyah District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Best For: Budget-Conscious Families and Attendees A 3-star aparthotel with air-conditioned suites and kitchens, a wellness centre with Turkish bath, fitness classes,...
Dalin Hotel
General Olaya Street, behind Jarir Bookstore, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Best For: Business-Focused Attendees A 4-star business hotel with Wi-Fi, restaurant, business centre, non-smoking rooms, wheelchair access, breakfast service, and a children’s...
Dorar Darea Hotel Apartments - Al Mughrizat
Al Mughrizat District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Best For: Families Seeking Practical Stays A 4-star aparthotel offering furnished apartments with kitchens, Wi-Fi, free parking, and child-friendly services for convenience...
Executives Hotel - Olaya
Olaya Main Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Best For: Business Travellers in the Olaya District A 4-star hotel offering comfortable rooms, Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, indoor pool, spa, fitness facilities,...
Najd Peak Apartment Riyadh
Al Sabah Street, Al Munsiyah District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Best For: Students or Budget Travellers A simple 2-star aparthotel with Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, parking, and quick check-in/out - ideal for a...
Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center
Dist, King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz Rd, King Abdullah District, Riyadh 13315, Saudi Arabia
Best For: Luxury and High-End Delegates A 5-star hotel with modern rooms, free Wi-Fi, and extensive facilities including an indoor pool, fitness...
Rand By Wandalus Hotel Riyadh
Mousa Bin Nossair Str. Olaya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Best For: Centrally Located Convenience A 4-star hotel with Wi-Fi, indoor pool, fitness centre, spa, restaurant, and business centre, complemented by family-friendly...
Smayah Residence Riyadh
Prince Muqrin Bin Abdulaziz Street, Al Mughrizat District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Best For: Business Travellers A 4-star aparthotel with extra space and comfort, kitchenettes for longer stays, plus a swimming pool, fitness centre,...
Waw Hotel Suites King Abdullah Road Riyadh
King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Best For: Professionals Wanting Modern Comfort A 4-star hotel featuring an indoor pool, spa with steam room and Jacuzzi, and in-room coffee...
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