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People start wondering what happens after this – but the people who were prepared for that question right from the start are excited. Because for them, the event has become a turning point. On the blog this week, we’ve been writing about two very different stories from LEAP 2025. One centred on AI infrastructure operating at enormous scale, and the other began with a simple interaction between a passer-by and a QR code printed on a t-shirt. Groq and Telo AI approached LEAP with the same understanding: opportunity moves faster when preparation is already in place. From an MoU to AI infrastructure at scale Groq’s story illustrates this at infrastructure scale. The company specialises in AI inference (the stage where trained AI models generate responses in real time). As AI systems move from experimentation into everyday enterprise use, inference has become increasingly important because it determines how quickly, reliably, and affordably those systems can operate. Groq’s LEAP journey: First appeared on the LEAP stage in 2024, where the company signed a memorandum of understanding in Saudi Arabia. One year later at LEAP 2025, Groq announced a $1.5 billion Saudi commitment to expand its AI inference infrastructure footprint. Also in 2025, demonstrated live AI inference from its Dammam data centre, including ALLaM, the Arabic-first large language model developed by the Saudi Data and AI Authority. The thing that stands out to us in that sequence is how visible the progression became. A public announcement evolved into operational infrastructure, demonstrated live in front of investors, enterprises, and policymakers gathered in Riyadh. A QR code, a conversation, a pilot On a completely different scale, Telo AI followed a similar principle. The company came to LEAP with its enterprise AI call agents. But instead of relying on long explanations about what the technology could eventually become, the team created an immediate experience – with QR codes printed on staff t-shirts, which connected attendees directly to a live AI call interaction. Chohan said: “The QR campaign was one of the most valuable experiments we ran. What we learned is that buyers don’t want to be told about AI, they want to experience it instantly.” That design choice changed how people interacted with the company. Conversations started with a real experience of the product. And Telo AI carried the same approach into its follow-up process after the event – quickly launching pilots and tailored use cases. “We treated every conversation at LEAP as the start of a sales process, not the end of one.” So what could four days at LEAP change for you? If you come with a clear sense of what you want LEAP to do for you, you can compress months of relationship-building into a few focused days. A single conversation can become a pilot project. A product demonstration can lead to investor interest. An introduction in Riyadh can open the door to an entirely new market. Because LEAP brings together the people startups spend most of the year trying to reach separately: enterprise buyers, government stakeholders, investors, infrastructure partners, media, and founders building at the edge of fast-moving industries. And when those groups are all together in the same place, it’s a real opportunity to fast-track your goals. The companies that gain the most from LEAP tend to understand this before they arrive. They come with meetings already booked, target accounts already identified, and demonstrations ready to run in real time. They think carefully about what happens after the first interaction, because they know the event itself is only the beginning of the process. Groq used LEAP to make infrastructure progress visible to the market at exactly the right moment in the AI cycle. Telo AI used it to turn curiosity into active enterprise discussions within days. Both companies treated LEAP as part of a much larger trajectory for growth. So if you’re planning for LEAP 2026, arrive with ambition – but also with structure. Because the future direction of a business can change surprisingly fast when the right people meet at the right time. Register now to join us at LEAP. 31 August – 3 September 2026. Start the conversations that will drive your next phase of growth. Have an idea for a topic you'd like us to cover? We're eager to hear it. Drop us a message and share your thoughts. Catch you next week,

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North Sea energy policy One of the first policy areas attracting attention internationally is the UK’s energy strategy, with Ed Miliband widely tipped to take over as Chancellor of the Exchequer. This may seem like a domestic issue, given North Sea production represents such a small part of global supply, but continued constraints would reinforce the UK’s reliance on imported energy from the Gulf. Burnham’s position on this issue, therefore, could have serious ramifications on the region whether he chooses to capitalise on North Sea stocks or not.ASEAN ministers meeting, Indonesia rates decision, South Korea GDP Inbox Your Week in Asia: Nikkei Asia Unsubscribe 5:37 AM (9 hours ago) to me Andy Burnham is expected to formally take office as UK Prime Minister next week in a Westminster reshuffle that will trigger ripple effects across the Gulf. The former Mayor of Greater Manchester has waltzed unopposed in the race to replace Keir Starmer, with King Charles III set to invite him to form a government at Buckingham Palace on Monday. Gulf leaders are expected to prioritise continuity over personality, with the UK seen as a key trade partner and strategic ally, but questions remain. Burnham’s approach to tax, energy, foreign policy and investment will be under particular scrutiny, given all carry significant implications for the region. The UK-Gulf brain drain could accelerate The Gulf may be among the biggest beneficiaries if Burnham, 56, pursues a more interventionist economic agenda. Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group, warned that proposals including a possible annual land value tax, higher public spending and greater state involvement in domestic infrastructure risk accelerating the departure of wealthy individuals and entrepreneurs. The warning comes after the UK recorded a net loss of around 16,500 millionaires in 2025, taking an estimated $91.8bn in wealth overseas, according to Henley & Partners. “We’re already watching British nationals, not just foreign non-doms, actively plan their exit in numbers we haven’t seen before,” Green said. For Gulf financial centres including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Doha, any renewed wave of wealth migration could reinforce their appeal as global hubs offering lower taxes, political stability and expanding investment opportunities. Green argued that combining property tax reforms with wider state intervention could become “the biggest wealth flight in a generation”. Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister after succumbing to political pressure Defence and regional security remain central Burnham inherits a UK-Gulf relationship increasingly defined by defence cooperation. Under Starmer, the UK strengthened military ties across the region while playing an active role during the recent Iran conflict and continuing security cooperation around the Strait of Hormuz. Washington, meanwhile, is expected to press Burnham to increase UK defence spending even further, with US President Donald Trump reportedly seeking stronger commitments from European allies. North Sea energy policy One of the first policy areas attracting attention internationally is the UK’s energy strategy, with Ed Miliband widely tipped to take over as Chancellor of the Exchequer. This may seem like a domestic issue, given North Sea production represents such a small part of global supply, but continued constraints would reinforce the UK’s reliance on imported energy from the Gulf. Burnham’s position on this issue, therefore, could have serious ramifications on the region whether he chooses to capitalise on North Sea stocks or not. All Newsletters | View in browser

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Get the best of our coverage of Asia and much more by following us on X, where our handle is @NikkeiAsia. We are also on Bluesky with the handle @asia.nikkei.com. MONDAY AirBorneo's inaugural flight Malaysia's new regional airline, AirBorneo, will make its inaugural flight to Kuala Lumpur from Kuching on Borneo. The carrier, formerly known as MASwings, will start operations with two leased Boeing 737-800s and expand its fleet to 17 jets by 2030. Data: Malaysia trade TUESDAY ASEAN foreign ministers meeting Top diplomats head to Manila for a series of meetings to discuss ASEAN's approach to the energy crisis, Myanmar, the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict and the South China Sea code of conduct. WEDNESDAY Indonesia rates decision Bank Indonesia has continued to raise its benchmark interest rates, including through an emergency hike last month, following the weakening of the rupiah, which has hit record lows several times in recent months. Bank Indonesia Gov. Perry Warjiyo earlier this month said the central bank will continue its efforts to stabilize its currency after S&P kept sovereign credit ratings for Indonesia unchanged. Monetary policy: Sri Lanka Data: Japan trade THURSDAY Hong Kong crypto and fintech event The Wiki Finance Expo, billed as one of the biggest fintech events in Asia, kicks off in Hong Kong. The two-day conference is expected to attract over 12,000 attendees to hear hundreds of speakers and exhibitors talk about cryptocurrencies and other financial innovations. South Korea GDP South Korea releases gross domestic product data for the second quarter, after revising up its forecast for annual growth amid an artificial intelligence-led chip boom. In the previous quarter, the country returned to growth in part thanks to exports of semiconductors. Data: Singapore inflation FRIDAY Anniversary of Thai-Cambodia conflict Thailand and Cambodia commemorate the confrontation that led to fighting between the countries on July 24, 2025. The conflict continued until the two governments subsequently agreed to an unconditional ceasefire on July 28, 2025. Data: Japan inflation, India purchasing managers index, Thailand trade 1 of 11,133 Summer adventures on Asia's waterways Inbox Nikkei Asia Unsubscribe 12:07 PM (3 hours ago) to me All Newsletters | View in browser Nikkei Asia Subscribe for $1 Special Edition July 20, 2026 Summer adventures on Asia's waterways For many around the world, summer brings thoughts of water -- beach days, river adventures and island escapes. With that in mind, we have curated a list of Life & Arts stories that explore Asia's waterways, from remote Indonesian islands and South Korea's lesser-known coastlines to Japan's rushing rivers and the rich ecosystems of the Mekong Delta. Dive into these six stories to inspire your next journey: Kayaking through Indonesia's remote archipelago RAJA AMPAT, Indonesia -- The first law of the pilgrim is that the greater the effort spent getting to the destination, the greater the reward. Raja Ampat (Four Kings) is an archipelago of four large islands and 606 smaller ones in Indonesia's eastern province of Southwest Papua. Its waters harbor 1,320 fish species, 537 kinds of coral and one of the richest marine ecosystems on Earth. Blue whales can also be seen. Read more Exploring Sabah, Borneo's 'land below the wind' KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia -- Agnes Keith, an American author who lived nearly a century ago in Sandakan, in the British protectorate of North Borneo -- now the Malaysian state of Sabah -- had a way with words. She described a 1937 party to celebrate the coronation of Britain's King George VI thus: "There are the pagan tribes of Borneo and the ladies of [the colonial town], drinking tea and eating cakes together ... And there in that scene too fantastic for fiction breathes the real heart of a non-racial empire that mankind could, if he would, build today." Read more Delving deep into Vietnam's Mekong Delta HO CHI MINH CITY -- From its first gurgles in the mountains of Tibet, the Mekong River winds its way for more than 4,000 kilometers through China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. It then splits into nine channels in a region known as Cuu Long (Nine Dragons) to the Vietnamese, and "the rice bowl of Vietnam" to outsiders. Read more Rocks, paper and white-water rafts: 10 short trips from Tokyo TOKYO -- I lived in London for many years, but to my shame I never visited Canterbury, home to a cathedral that was already old when Geoffrey Chaucer wrote the short-story collection "The Canterbury Tales" in the 14th century. Fast trains take less than an hour from the capital, so this is a bit like a Tokyo resident having never been to nearby Yokohama or Kamakura. 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