On the second day of Saudi Arabia’s LEAP 2026 conference, artificial intelligence took center stage as exhibitors showcased how AI, robotics, and advanced computing are moving beyond research labs into practical applications across industries. At both LEAP and its sister event DeepFest, attendees witnessed cutting-edge demonstrations including humanoid robots, AI-driven prosthetics, and computing systems tailored for large-scale AI tasks. These technologies underscored a growing shift towards leveraging AI to tackle real-world challenges.
Among the notable participants, Supermicro unveiled advanced computing infrastructure designed to help organizations scale their AI capabilities. Mohammad Zahri, Regional Director at Supermicro, emphasized the company’s commitment to providing robust computing environments that support increasingly complex AI workloads, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s broader goals for digital transformation. Robotics also featured prominently, with Unitree displaying its innovations in intelligent robotics and AGIBOT presenting humanoid systems that integrate perception, decision-making, and physical action. Abel Deng, AGIBOT’s President for the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, described these systems as a new era of embodied AI, transitioning from digital interfaces to tangible interactions.
PSYONIC showcased its Bionic Hand, an AI-enhanced prosthetic capable of responding to user movements by incorporating sensor and movement data. This technology exemplifies how AI and robotics are being harnessed to assist individuals in performing physical tasks, enhancing human-machine interactions. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation efforts were spotlighted through Tawakkalna, a comprehensive digital government application backed by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). During the conference, 62 government entities were recognized for integrating their services into Tawakkalna, reaching the platform’s 2026 integration milestone. This integration added 926 services to a unified interface, serving over 36 million users with access to more than 1,700 government services and processing over 85 million daily transactions.
Annabelle Mander, Executive Vice President at Tahaluf, noted that the event signifies a shift from theoretical discussions about AI’s potential to practical demonstrations of technologies already in use across sectors like healthcare, robotics, space exploration, and digital infrastructure. The presentations at LEAP 2026 highlighted Saudi Arabia’s strategic efforts to leverage emerging technologies to enhance domestic capabilities, drive innovation, and create broader economic opportunities.
Organized by Tahaluf, LEAP brings together technology firms, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders in Saudi Arabia, covering diverse sectors such as healthcare, finance, energy, education, transportation, digital entertainment, and smart cities. For further information, resources are available on the conference website and through the event’s live stream.
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