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What is LEAP East 2026, Hong Kong?
LEAP East 2026 is Asia’s premier global technology event, bringing together innovators, investors, startups, enterprises, and policymakers to shape the future of technology. Hosted in Hong Kong, the summit connects global ecosystems, accelerates cross-border collaboration, and showcases breakthrough innovations driving the next era of digital transformation.
Hosted in Hong Kong, the summit connects global ecosystems, accelerates cross-border collaboration, and showcases breakthrough innovations driving the next era of digital transformation.
Explore with us the four pillars of the LEAP East experience:
- AI & Emerging Technologies: Discover real-world AI implementations, robotics, automation, blockchain, Web3, and next-generation technologies transforming industries across the globe.
- Startups & Investment: Connect with visionary founders, leading investors, venture capital firms, and innovation partners through curated networking, pitch competitions, and business matchmaking
- Enterprise Innovation: Learn how global enterprises are leveraging fintech, healthtech, smart cities, cybersecurity, and digital transformation to accelerate sustainable business growth.
- Startups & Investment: Engage with technology leaders, policymakers, exhibitors, and innovators from across Asia and the Middle East to build partnerships, expand into new markets, and unlock international opportunities.
What is LEAP East 2026, Hong Kong?
LEAP East 2026 is Asia’s premier global technology event, bringing together innovators, investors, startups, enterprises, and policymakers to shape the future of technology. Hosted in Hong Kong, the summit connects global ecosystems, accelerates cross-border collaboration, and showcases breakthrough innovations driving the next era of digital transformation
Explore with us the four pillars of the LEAP East experience:
- AI & Emerging Technologies: Discover real-world AI implementations, robotics, automation, blockchain, Web3, and next-generation technologies transforming industries across the globe.
- Startups & Investment: Connect with visionary founders, leading investors, venture capital firms, and innovation partners through curated networking, pitch competitions, and business matchmaking.
- Enterprise Innovation: Learn how global enterprises are leveraging fintech, healthtech, smart cities, cybersecurity, and digital transformation to accelerate sustainable business growth
- Global Collaboration: Engage with technology leaders, policymakers, exhibitors, and innovators from across Asia and the Middle East to build partnerships, expand into new markets, and unlock international opportunities.
Voice of Leadership
Sandeep Gautam
Discover how AI and diversity are reshaping the hiring landscape. In this exclusive byte, Sandeep Gautam, Group Head - Corporate HR, CK Birla Group, shares powerful insights on building inclusive teams and driving innovation through technology. A thought-provoking look into how modern leaders are redefining the future of work with data, diversity, and vision.
Watch video on youtubeSanjay Satapathy
At the ETHRWorld Annual Conclave 2025, Sanjay Satapathy, CHRO at Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd, discusses how diversity drives innovation and why human skills will always lead the future of work. With decades of HR leadership, he shares practical insights on building inclusive, sustainable workplaces.
Watch video on youtubeJeeva Balakrishnan
In this exclusive leadership byte from ETHRWorld Conclave 2025, Kochi, Jeeva Balakrishnan, President & CHRO at Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited, shares his perspective on building stronger organisations through diversity and people-first culture. His insights reveal how human skills continue to drive impact even in a tech-led era.
Watch video on youtubeSuraj Chettri
At the ETHRWorld Annual Conclave 2025, Suraj Chettri, VP & Head of HR at Airbus India & South Asia, explores what truly sets humans apart in an AI-powered world. He highlights how empathy, connection, and diversity continue to shape modern workplaces. This byte captures a timeless truth — the human element is here to stay.
Watch video on youtubePoppy Sharma
At SheWork's Leadership Roundtable, industry leaders shared powerful insights shaping the future of work. Poppy Sharma, CHRO at Central Bank of India, reveals why diversity is every team's hidden superpower. She also explores the human side of hiring and what's changing fastest in HR today.
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