On the second day of LEAP 2026 in Saudi Arabia, artificial intelligence took center stage as exhibitors showcased the expanding role of AI, robotics, and advanced computing beyond traditional research settings. The event, which also included DeepFest, offered visitors a glimpse into a future where humanoid robots, AI-powered prosthetics, and large-scale AI computing systems address practical industry challenges. These demonstrations underscored a shift towards applying AI technologies to solve real-world problems across various sectors.
Supermicro highlighted its advanced computing solutions designed to help organizations manage complex AI workloads while aligning with Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation goals. According to Mohammad Zahri, Supermicro’s Regional Director, the company’s mission is to facilitate environments capable of supporting the Kingdom’s growing AI ambitions. The event also put a spotlight on robotics, with Unitree presenting intelligent robotic systems and AGIBOT unveiling humanoid technology that integrates perception, decision-making, and physical action. Abel Deng, AGIBOT’s President for the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, spoke of embodied AI as a transformative phase in technology’s interaction with humans, taking AI from digital spaces to physical realms.
PSYONIC introduced its Bionic Hand, a prosthetic system that uses AI and robotics to enhance human-machine interaction by responding to user movements with precision. This innovation highlights the practical applications of AI in assisting individuals with physical tasks. Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation was further emphasized by the progress of Tawakkalna, a comprehensive digital government platform backed by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). During LEAP 2026, 62 government entities were acknowledged for integrating their services into Tawakkalna, helping the platform reach its 2026 integration milestone.
The integration of 926 new services into Tawakkalna provides over 36 million users access to more than 1,700 government services, processing upwards of 85 million transactions daily. Annabelle Mander, Executive Vice President at Tahaluf, remarked on the event’s focus on transitioning from discussions about AI’s potential to showcasing technologies already in use in fields like healthcare, robotics, and digital infrastructure. LEAP 2026 highlighted Saudi Arabia’s commitment to leveraging emerging technologies to bolster local capabilities, inspire innovation, and create economic opportunities.
Organized by Tahaluf, LEAP serves as a convergence point for tech companies, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders in Saudi Arabia, covering diverse sectors such as healthcare, finance, energy, education, and smart cities. The event reflects the nation’s strategic vision to integrate advanced technologies into its economic and social fabric, signaling a new era of technological advancement and innovation.
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