RIYADH – May 5th, 2025 – Visa has announced its strategic partnership with the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute. FII Institute is a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm and a single agenda: Impact on Humanity. Visa is joining the Institute’s list of international partners ahead of the 9th edition of its flagship FII conference in Riyadh to be held October 27-30, 2025. Signing the partnership agreement at the ceremony were Ali Bailoun, Visa’s Regional General Manager for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman, and Penny Richards, CEO of FII Institute.
Visa facilitates transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. The payment technology company’s mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive.
FII Institute convenes global leaders from government, business, and investment sectors across more than 90 countries to explore critical topics in AI & Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability. These high-level conversations spark real change. As a catalyst for real-world solutions, FII Institute backs innovations and ideas that are solving humanity’s most pressing challenges.
As part of this collaboration, Visa gains access to exclusive opportunities, including participation in high-impact conferences and summits globally, collaboration with influential stakeholders, and curated insights from FII Institute’s world-class research and thought leadership platforms.
“Visa believes that economies that include everyone, everywhere, uplift everyone, everywhere. Our partnership with FII Institute will support continued conversations on how government and private sector can further extend access to new technologies, knowledge and skills for a digital economy both globally and in Saudi Arabia that is equitable and inclusive,” said Ali Bailoun, Visa’s VP and Regional GM for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman.
Penny Richards, CEO of FII Institute, remarked, “This partnership marks a pivotal moment in our mission to drive inclusive economic growth through strategic collaboration. By joining forces with Visa, we are also ensuring that significant leaders behind investment and financial innovation will join others in contributing meaningfully to human progress.”
FII Institute and Visa will also partner on strategic forums and executive roundtables that bring together influential voices from across sectors. These engagements will foster meaningful conversations on responsible investment and inclusive global growth. In addition, it represents a significant step toward mobilizing the power of investment and technology to create a more equitable and sustainable future for everyone, everywhere.
About Visa
Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere, and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at About Visa, Visa CEMEA Blog, and @VisaCEMEA.
About FII Institute
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is a global non-profit foundation driven by data with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Global and inclusive, we foster great minds from around the world and turn ideas into real-world solutions in four critical areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability.
29th April, 2025
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute will host the FII PRIORITY Europe Summit from 16–17 May 2025 at the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Tirana, Albania, convening at a crucial time for Europe’s future.
Held immediately after the European Political Conference — where heads of state from across Europe will meet — the FII PRIORITY Europe Summit will bring together world leaders, top global investors, sovereign wealth funds, policymakers, industry giants, and innovators to explore the urgent challenges and investment opportunities facing Europe today.
Against a backdrop of profound global change, Europe stands at the forefront of reimagining its economic destiny. Amid shifting trade routes, evolving alliances, intensifying global competition, the race for technological supremacy, and the demands of energy transition, Europe must seize the moment to shape a resilient, innovative, and prosperous future.
The FII PRIORITY Europe Summit will address:
- The impacts of a fractured global order on European economies
- New trade tariffs and barriers and their strategic implications
- Tourism as a powerful tool for European soft power
- Reigniting innovation ecosystems across Europe
- Europe’s leadership in AI, quantum computing, and the energy transition
- Unlocking the opportunities presented by Europe’s €100 billion Clean Industrial Deal
This summit comes at a historic inflection point, as global economic frameworks are being rewired — not only by political shifts, including in the United States, but by the urgent need for Europe to assert leadership and innovation in a competitive new era.
Confirmed speakers include:
H.E. Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania; H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor, PIF, Chairman, Saudi Aramco, Chairman, FII Institute; Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee, FII Institute, Founder & Chairman, RA&A; Cécilia Attias, Founder & President, Cecilia Attias Foundation for Women, Former First Lady of France; Eva Berneke, CEO, Eutelsat Group; Jared Cohen, President of Global Affairs & Co-Head, Goldman Sachs Global Institute; Tony Douglas, CEO, Riyadh Air; Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO, Fincantieri; Dr. Kam Ghaffarian, Founder & Executive Chairman, Intuitive Machines, Axiom Space, Quantum Space, X-energy; Hélène Huby, Founder & CEO, The Exploration Company; Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO, Diriyah; Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, Executive Chairman, Heritage Group, Chairman, Abercrombie & Kent; Bernard Mensah, President of International, Bank of America; Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic, MD, CEO & President, Cleveland Clinic; Sahit Muja, CEO, Albanian Minerals; Amb. Stefano Pontecorvo, Chairman, Leonardo; Henri Poupart-Lafarge, CEO, Alstom; Sir Noel Quinn, Chairman-elect, Julius Baer Group; Former CEO, HSBC; Linda Rama, Human Rights Advocate, Researcher, Wife of the Albanian Prime Minister; and Ida Tin, Director, Femtech Assembly.
Penny Richards, CEO of FII Institute, emphasized:
“FII PRIORITY Europe comes at a defining moment for the continent. Our conversations will focus on securing prosperity, accelerating innovation, and positioning Europe as a global leader in a rapidly transforming world. We are creating the conditions for strategic investment and dealmaking that will help shape Europe’s future.”
Attendees will also have the opportunity to join the FII Institute’s community of global changemakers through the FII Membership Programme — uniting individuals and organizations committed to driving positive global impact.
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Tirana, Albania – The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is pleased to announce that a special edition of FII PRIORITY Europe will be held in Tirana, Albania, on 16–17 May 2025—immediately following the European Political Community Summit which will bring together over 40 heads of state.
Under the theme “Investing in a Connected Europe,” the summit takes place at a defining moment for Europe, as it navigates global economic shifts and seeks new capital and strategic partnerships to drive sustainable growth across its €15 trillion economy.
FII PRIORITY Europe will connect European leaders and innovators with the world’s most influential investors—including sovereign wealth funds and top executives from the Middle East, Asia, and the United States. With nearly €3 trillion in assets under management from the Gulf alone, and growing investment momentum from Asia and North America, this is an opportunity to ignite cross-border partnerships and unlock transformative investment flows.
Focus areas of the summit include:
- Cross-border investment partnerships: Strengthening ties between Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Global South
- Driving growth through innovation: Spotlighting high-potential sectors including AI, biotech, infrastructure, healthcare, tourism, manufacturing, and the energy transition
- Strategic autonomy and sustainability: Supporting Europe’s ambitions in energy independence and responsible technology leadership
- Vision 2030 investment opportunities: Tapping into over €1 trillion in Saudi Arabia’s development initiatives
- Finance, fintech, and digital transformation: Positioning Europe as a hub for future industries and ethical innovation
“Europe needs bold ideas, smart money, and real partnerships—and that’s exactly what FII PRIORITY delivers. We’re bringing global investors to the table, making powerful connections, and helping to unlock prosperity for the greater good. — Penny Richards, CEO, FII Institute
FII PRIORITY Europe will ignite big conversations, create the conditions for dealmaking, help secure investments, and shape an economic future for Europe based on prosperity and innovation.
This is an opportunity to be part of FII’s community of top level changemakers, shaping a shared economic future for positive change.
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About FII Institute
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm and a single agenda: Impact on Humanity. Global, inclusive, and data-driven, the Institute brings together the world’s brightest minds to transform ideas into real-world solutions across four critical pillars: Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability.
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February 21, 2025
Miami, FL
The final day of FII PRIORITY Miami Summit kicked off with an address by Penny Richards, the newly appointed CEO of the FII Institute. Her opening remarks emphasized her commitment to drive impactful initiatives and foster global collaboration with FII Institute strategic partners, members and beyond.
A highlight of the day was a special conversation between H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor, PIF; Chairman, FII Institute & Aramco, and Dr. Eric Schmidt KBE, Former CEO & Chairman, Google. They discussed the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for global economies. H.E. Al-Rumayyan underscored Saudi Arabia’s strategic positioning as a burgeoning AI hub, citing the nation’s massive energy resources and ambitious talent pool as key enablers. He said “AI will elevate us, as humans. It will help create jobs as we move from first an agriculture-based economy, then an industrial-based economy. But its true impact depends on how wisely we invest in its development and deployment.”
On the future of technology investments, Masayoshi Son, Representative Director, Corporate Officer, Chairman & CEO, of SoftBank Group Corp, in a discussion with Richard Attias, (Chairman of the Executive Committee, FII Institute) highlighted the transformative power of StarGate and other AI solutions, underscoring that the future of intelligence is set to evolve at an exponential pace—far beyond what humanity can currently conceive. This rapid acceleration, he noted, will reshape industries, economies, and societies at an unprecedented scale, making bold, forward-thinking investments more critical than ever.
Several other influential speakers shared invaluable insights on the intersection of leadership, innovation, and economic transformation. Jerry Inzerillo (Group CEO, Diriyah) explored how visionary leaders can turn megaprojects into fully integrated mega systems, driving sustainable urban development.
The evolving landscape of real estate took center stage with perspectives from Barry Sternlicht (Chairman & CEO, Starwood Capital Group) and Travis Kalanick (CEO, City Storage Systems – CSS), and Bob Speyer (CEO, Tishman Speyer) who discussed the expanding economic opportunities within the sector and the future of urban infrastructure.
In the realm of sports and finance, Steve Cohen (Chairman & CEO, Point72; Chairman & CEO, New York Mets) discussed the financial dynamics and the importance of data shaping the global sports. Dara Khosrowshahi (CEO, Uber Technologies) shared forward-thinking insights on the future of transportation, highlighting innovation, mobility, and the evolving role of technology in shaping urban movement.
A signing ceremony between FII Institute and Guggenheim Investments took place at the Summit marking a significant step toward a strategic collaboration, with a commitment to innovation, sustainable investment, and global economic growth.
Richard Attias said “Discussions these past two days exemplified what FII Institute stands for—transforming ideas into action. Thought leaders and industry pioneers emphasized the urgent need to align investments with purpose-driven initiatives that not only generate returns but also drive meaningful global progress. The conversations here are not just shaping industries; they are shaping the future.”
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The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm and a single agenda: Impact on Humanity. Global, inclusive, and data-driven, the Institute brings together the world’s brightest minds to transform ideas into real-world solutions across four critical pillars: Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability.
February 20, 2025 | Miami, FL
FII PRIORITY Miami 2025 convened the world’s top leaders, investors, and policymakers to tackle the pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the global economy. Against the backdrop of rapid technological transformation and evolving geopolitical landscapes, the summit emphasized the urgent need for resilient and purposeful investment strategies.
Richard Attias, Chairman of the FII Institute Executive Committee, opened the summit with a powerful call for action:
“The world faces an array of interconnected challenges—economic growth, resilience, climate change, emerging technologies, and geopolitical shifts. As investors, the question we must ask is: How can capital be directed to be a force for good, tackling these challenges with purpose?”
In her Welcome Address, H.R.H. Princess Reema Bandar Al Saud, Saudi Ambassador to the United States, inspired delegates to invest not only in financial growth but in humanity itself. She underscored the importance of purpose-driven investments in building a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable world.
Key Discussions & Insights
The summit featured high-impact discussions with global business leaders and policymakers, addressing critical themes:
• Geofragmentation and Economic Adaptation:
A distinguished panel, including H.R.H. Ambassador Reema Bandar Al Saud, Gianni Infantino (President, FIFA), Benjamin Horowitz (Co-Founder, Andreessen Horowitz), Jenny Johnson (CEO, Franklin Templeton), Alexis Ohanian (Founder, Seven Seven Six), Nir Bar Dea (CEO, Bridgewater Associates) and Ricardo Salinas Pliego (Founder & Chairman, Grupo Salinas), explored strategies for businesses and governments to mitigate risks and leverage new economic opportunities in an increasingly fragmented world.
• Investment in Resilient Growth:
H.E. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih (Minister of Investment, Saudi Arabia), Mayor Francis Suarez (Miami), and Kenneth C. Griffin (Founder & CEO, Citadel) discussed strategies for de-risking investments and identifying high-growth sectors that will drive prosperity in the coming decades.
• The Future of AI and Digital Transformation:
Safra Catz (CEO, Oracle) provided insights into AI infrastructure, digital transformation, and the role of emerging technologies in shaping the future of industries. Her perspectives on cloud computing and its impact on various sectors resonated strongly with the audience.
Major Announcements & Impact Initiatives
• FII Institute launched its latest Impact Report, “Transforming Healthcare for a Health Humanity,” featuring contributions from Jack Hidary (Sandbox AQ), Sam Nazarian (SBE Entertainment), Merck, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, and Professor Adah Alumtari. The report outlines groundbreaking advancements and investment opportunities in healthcare innovation.
• Invest Saudi Expands to the U.S.:
The establishment of the first-ever Invest Saudi office in the U.S., strategically located in Miami, was announced by H.E. Khalid Al-Falih, H.R.H. Princess Reema Bandar Al Saud, Mayor Francis Suarez, and Abdulrahman Bakir (Managing Director, MISA Americas). This marks a major step in fostering cross-border collaboration and accelerating investment between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
A Dynamic Conclusion
The summit concluded with a high-profile reception hosted by the FII Institute, reinforcing its commitment to advancing global investment, innovation, and impact.
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The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm and a single mission: Impact on Humanity. As a global, inclusive, and data-driven platform, the Institute brings together the world’s brightest minds to transform ideas into real-world solutions across four critical pillars: Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability.
February 19, 2025
FII PRIORITY Miami Summit kicked off today with an agenda featuring an address by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, emphasizing the importance of investment with purpose in shaping the global economic landscape. The summit, hosted by FII Institute, reaffirmed its role as a leading force in convening global leaders, investors, and innovators to drive sustainable and inclusive growth.
President Trump’s keynote underscored the need for strategic investments that generate both financial returns and long-term social impact. “Today, it’s a tremendous honor to become the first American President to address the Future Investment Initiative Institute,” he said. “I come today with a simple message for business leaders from all across the nation and all around the world. If you want to build the future, push boundaries, unleash breakthroughs, transform industries and make a fortune.”
An elite roster of global investment, finance and technology leaders attended the speech including H.R.H. Ambassador Reema Bandar Al Saud, Ambassador to the United States; H.E. Khalid A. Al-Falih, Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia; H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor, PIF & Chairman of FII Institute; Elon Musk, CEO Tesla; Founder, SpaceX; Founder, xAI Safra Catz, CEO of Oracle; Nir Bar Dea; CEO Bridgewater Associates; Josh Harris; Founder, 26North; Managing Partner, Washington Commanders; Barry Sternlicht; Chairman & CEO, Starwood Capital Group; Dr. Eric Schmidt KBE, Former CEO and Chairman, Google; Ricardo Salinas Pliego, Founder & Chairman of the Board, Grupo Salinas; Antonio Gracias; Founder, CEO & CIO, Valor Equity Partners; Robert F. Smith Founder, Chairman & CEO, Vista Equity Partners; Gianni Infantino, President, FIFA; Marcelo Claure; Founder & CEO, Claure Group; Group Vice Chairman, SHEIN; Deven Parekh, Managing Director, Insights Partners; and Tony Florence; Co-CEO, NEA to mention a few.
President Trump thanked the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for hosting talks in Riyadh to end the Russia-Ukraine War. He also thanked His Excellency Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor, PIF & Chairman of FII Institute.
Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee, FII Institute, led a conversation with President Donald Trump which covered success in business, life achievements, his legacy, and investment advice for future generations.
President Trump shared that his father was a major inspiration, emphasized his passion for leadership, and outlined the core values great leaders should embody: peace, love, respect, and strength.
In addition, the day featured engaging discussions on global topics, including Scaling Carbon Markets, Maritime Sustainability & Quieter Oceans, Healthy Humanity & Affordability, and Leaders in Sustainable and Workforce.
The FII Institute launched The Global Future of Work Report: Series Two, examining opportunities and challenges facing labor markets in an era of technological transformation. Read More.
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The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm and a single agenda: Impact on Humanity. Global, inclusive, and data-driven, the Institute brings together the world’s brightest minds to transform ideas into real-world solutions across four critical pillars: Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability.
Miami, FL, February 12, 2025 – The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute proudly welcomes Guggenheim Investments as a Summit Partner for the FII PRIORITY Summit, taking place in Miami from February 19-21, 2025. Guggenheim Investments, the global asset management and investment advisory division of Guggenheim Partners, has more than $334 billion in total assets under supervision.
Guggenheim Investments brings its leadership in asset management and macroeconomic insights to discussions with the world leaders, policymakers, investors, and industry experts who will join FII PRIORITY Summit 2025 to explore solutions across its core pillars: Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability.
“We are thrilled to welcome Guggenheim Investments as a key partner at the FII PRIORITY Summit,” said Richard Attias, Chairman of the FII Institute Executive Committee. “A global leader in asset management, Guggenheim brings deep market expertise and strategic perspective on the forces shaping the future of investment. Their insights are invaluable in driving discussions on growth, innovation, and the evolving global economy.”
Dina DiLorenzo, President of Guggenheim Investments, said, “Through its global FII conferences and FII PRIORITY summits, FII Institute has created powerful platforms for convening the world’s brightest minds to propose solutions to global challenges. As a Summit Partner, we look forward to shaping and advancing discussions that lead to a more resilient and inclusive global economy.”
The third edition of the FII PRIORITY Miami Summit, themed “Invest with Purpose,” will serve as a platform for implementing actionable strategies that foster long-term resilience and inclusive growth.
About FII Institute
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm and a single agenda: Impact on Humanity. Global, inclusive, and data-driven, the Institute brings together the world’s brightest minds to transform ideas into real-world solutions across for critical pillars: Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability.
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Guggenheim Investments
Guggenheim Investments, the global asset management and investment advisory division of Guggenheim Partners, has more than $334 billion in total assets under supervision1 across fixed-income, equity, and alternative strategies.
Guggenheim Investments focuses on the return and risk needs of insurance companies, corporate and public pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations, wealth managers, and high-net-worth investors with a track record of delivering results through innovative solutions. For more information, please visit https://www.guggenheiminvestments.com.
1. Total Assets as of 12.31.24 includes $243.5 bn in GI Assets Under Management (AUM), plus $90.8 bn in non-advisory GI Assets Under Supervision (AUS) for a total of $334+ bn. AUM includes leverage of $14.8bn.
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February 11, 2025
Miami, FL
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute proudly announces Citadel Securities, Guggenheim Investments, Thoma Bravo and Valor Equity Partners as Summit Partners for the upcoming FII PRIORITY Summit in Miami. Their leadership in alternative investments, private equity, and technology-driven growth will play a pivotal role in shaping discussions around this year’s theme: “Investing with Purpose.”
Adding to this distinguished lineup, Diriyah, a long-standing Strategic Partner of FII Institute, has stepped up as a Summit Partner. As a global leader in cultural preservation and forward-thinking development, Diriyah exemplifies how investment can seamlessly merge tradition with innovation.
These five partners join a prestigious network of over 30 global partners, including:
• Founding Partner: Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia
• Vision Partners: Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia, Aramco
• Strategic and Industry Leaders: ACWA Power, Claure Group, Emaar, Franklin Templeton, GFH, HSBC SAB, King Salman International Airport, KAFD, Ma’aden, Minerva Foods, NEOM, New Murabba, Premium Residency, Red Sea Global, Riyadh Air, Riyad Bank, ROSHN, Royal Commission for AlUla, SABIC, Sanabil Investments, SCAI, SNB, SoftBank Vision Fund, Standard Chartered, STC, THIQAH, and Vision Invest.
The FII PRIORITY Summit will also be enriched by academic and knowledge partners such as Columbia University and the McKinsey Health Institute, ensuring deep insights and data-driven discussions.
World-Class Speakers to Explore the Future of Investment
The Summit will feature an extraordinary lineup of global leaders, investors, and innovators, including:
• H.R.H. Ambassador Reema Bandar Al Saud, Ambassador to the United States
• H.E. Khalid A. Al-Falih, Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia
• H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor, PIF & Chairman of FII Institute
• Masayoshi Son, Chairman & CEO, SoftBank Group Corp
• Serena Williams, Managing Partner, Serena Ventures
• Robert S. Kapito, President & Co-Founder, BlackRock
• Safra Catz, CEO, Oracle
• George Walker, Chairman & CEO, Neuberger Berman
• Steven Cohen, CEO, Point72 & Owner, New York Mets
• Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO, Uber Technologies
• Ricardo Salinas Pliego, Founder & Chairman, Grupo Salinas
• Nir Bar Dea, CEO, Bridgewater Associates
These distinguished speakers will explore how investment can drive impact, build resilience, and ensure long-term sustainability in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Key Discussions: Geopolitics, AI, and the Future of Investment
The FII PRIORITY Summit will host high-impact panels addressing:
• Geofragmentation: How geopolitical shifts are reshaping global investment flows
• AI & Infrastructure: The intersection of artificial intelligence and next-generation economies
• Sports & Investment: The evolving role of capital in the global sports industry
• Crisis-Ready Economies: Is agile, adaptive alignment the key to resilience?
A Call to Action: Investing with Purpose
As the world’s top investors, policymakers, and innovators convene in Miami, FII PRIORITY Summit will focus on actionable solutions that drive real-world impact. With the support of its strategic partners, this year’s Summit will redefine what it means to invest with purpose.
Richard Attias, Chairman of the FII Institute Executive Committee, emphasized the importance of this mission:
“At FII Institute, we believe that investing with purpose is the key to shaping a sustainable and prosperous future. We are honored to partner with industry leaders whose commitment to innovation and responsible investment aligns with our mission. Their expertise will drive meaningful discussions at FII PRIORITY Summit, ensuring that global capital is directed toward solutions that create lasting economic and societal value.”
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December 11, 2024
MIAMI, FL – The FII PRIORITY Summit, powered by the FII Institute, is returning for its third edition with an important call to action for global leaders and investors: “Invest with Purpose.” Scheduled for February 19–21, 2025, at the Faena Hotel and Forum in Miami—a global hub for innovation and economic leadership—the summit will convene world leaders, innovators, and visionaries to tackle the most pressing challenges and opportunities of our time.
In the face of geopolitical tensions, rising living costs, and systemic challenges such as healthcare and labor market shifts, the FII PRIORITY Summit will explore how strategic investments in innovation and sustainability can drive meaningful, long-term solutions in our rapidly changing world.
This summit is more than a conference; it is a movement and catalyst for change supported by the FII Institute founding partner PIF and more than 30 strategic partners. Building on insights from the 2024 FII PRIORITY Compass—a data-driven resource surveying over 50,000 respondents across 24 countries—the event will bring together influential thought leaders, investors, and policymakers to address humanity’s most urgent issues. These discussions aim to pave the way for innovative solutions that unlock significant economic value and drive global progress.
The summit will focus on key pillars aligned with its overarching theme, “Invest with Purpose,” including:
- Architecting Next-Gen Private-Public Alignment
- Leadership in a Changing World
- Disruptive Tech & the Exponential Economy
- Frontiers of Capital
Richard Attias, CEO of the FII Institute, stated: “At FII PRIORITY Summit Miami 2025, we are bringing together over 1,000 influential leaders, investors, and innovators to explore bold solutions to these critical issues. This summit will catalyze the transformational change our world urgently needs, will continue the conversations started at FII8 this past October and will help to understand the directions which will be taken by the new US administration. ”
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The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is a global non-profit foundation driven by data with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Global and inclusive, we foster great minds from around the world and turn ideas into real-world solutions in four critical areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Robotics, Education, Healthcare and Sustainability.
Riyadh, 4 November – In a demonstration of international collaboration, the 8th annual edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII8) Conference hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the 29-31 of October, has successfully attained $70+ billion value in investment agreements. This landmark achievement marks a pivotal moment in the FII Conference’s history, and attests to the noteworthy relevance of the meeting in the international arena, as it represents more than half of the total $128 billion generated over the last seven years, combined.
FII Institute, the organizer of the initiative, is a data-driven “do-tank” that catalyzes solutions for today’s most pressing challenges. The agreements, which tackle different sectors across a variety of geographic regions, signify a triumph in financial terms and celebrate collaborative efforts on global strategic investments to drive sustainable economic growth.
The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, has signed agreements that are set to reshape the investment landscape. In a significant move during FII8, PIF has partnered with Google Cloud to establish a global artificial intelligence (AI) hub, aiming to empower businesses within the region with cutting-edge technology. In addition, PIF signed a series of agreements with prominent international financial institutions to enhance investment capabilities, such as the Canadian Brookfield Asset Management, the American State Street, and Japanese leading financial institutions Mizuho Financial Group Inc, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, MUFG Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI).
In parallel, the Saudi Ministry of Investment (MISA) announced the signing of investment agreements aimed at enhancing collaboration among strategic markets. In partnership with Saudi investment firm Beta Lab, Telkom Indonesia, and Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), the Beta Lab Growth Fund of $300Mn was launched at the conference to accelerate startup growth and cross-border innovation between the MENA region and Southeast Asia. To introduce new investment solutions in multiple sectors, MISA also announced an agreement between Saudi Hassana Investment Company and the State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ), the country’s sovereign fund.
Furthermore, an agreement between MISA and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, was signed to strengthen cooperation in promoting investments both domestically and internationally. This long-term partnership will provide advice to the private sector and broaden investment opportunities aimed at enhancing economic growth in the region.
On the financial front, the Japanese SBI Holdings and the Saudi BIM Ventures announced the establishment of a joint venture, BIM Capital, to foster growth in the financial and investment sectors across Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East. Moreover, SBI Holdings celebrated with the National Technology Group (NTG) the launch of an ETF focused on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul), which has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, introducing Saudi equities to Japanese investors, the first fund of its type. Joining these efforts to offer foreign investors exposure to the Saudi market, the American asset manager Franklin Templeton presented the FTIF Saudi Arabia Bond Fund and Franklin FTSE Saudi Arabia UCITS ETF, which offers global investors unique opportunities to participate in Saudi Arabia’s economic growth through diversified fixed-income and equity investments.
Likewise, the Saudi bank SAB Invest, a partner of HSBC Group, and the Hong Kong-based bank Hang Seng Investment Management (“HSVM”) also announced at FII8 the launch of their ETF, the SAB Invest Hang Seng Hong Kong ETF, an open-ended investment fund designed to track the Hang Seng Index, Hong Kong’s benchmark equity market index. Another significant financial alliance was formed by NBK Wealth, part of the National Bank of Kuwait Group, and the American bank, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, which announced a strategic partnership that combines regional market leadership with global expertise with the aim of enhancing investment opportunities and delivering innovative solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients.
ACWA Power, a Saudi company in water desalination, and energy transition, announced collaborations with important stakeholders in different regions: an R&D center under the Lujiazui Administration Bureau in China; projects in Uzbekistan for solar and wind renewable energy respectively financed with the support of IFC and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), German Investment Corporation (DEG), and the French development finance institution Proparco; and a wind farm in the Republic of Azerbaijan, whose lenders include EBRD and the OPEC Fund for International Development.
In the sector of transportation, TASARU Mobility Investments signed a strategic investment in the German company Blacklane, enhancing premium global chauffeur services with plans to introduce a fleet of electric vehicles, while establishing a modern automotive manufacturing cluster. KAFD Development & Management Company, in partnership with Hassan Allam Construction Saudi, and Chinese CRRC, one of the world’s largest rolling stock manufacturers, signed an agreement for the development of the KAFD Monorail Project for King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh. And in terms of air transportation, Airbus and Riyadh Air, announced an agreement to purchase 60 Airbus A321 neo-single-aisle aircraft, the most sustainable and efficient in the industry.
In the field of logistics, The Saudi-China-based EWPartners announced an investment agreement with Chinese Leshines, Lenovo’s supply chain solutions platform. This strategic investment accelerates the localization of Lenovo’s supply chain in Saudi Arabia aligning with Lenovo’s global strategy, strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a vital player in global trade networks and supply chain operations. In addition, the Bahraini bank GFH signed two major deals for Saudi’s logistics development, one with American real estate developer Panattoni for the creation of 500,000 square meters of logistics facilities, and one with Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC) to expand Grade ‘A’ logistics infrastructure across key trade hubs.
Finally, Saudi Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) and Brazilian BRF Global, one of the largest food companies in the world, announced a substantial investment in Addoha Poultry Company to expand the poultry production capacity and solidify Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading global halal hub, driving sustainable growth and contributing to the development of a thriving halal ecosystem.
Richard Attias, CEO of FII Institute, highlighted the significance of these agreements, underscoring the power of international partnerships to drive change, “The exponential growth of announcements witnessed at FII8 is a reflection of our shared determination to construct a brighter future for all across a wide range of sectors. This success is a clear indication of the confidence our global partners have in our vision. As we move forward, FII Institute remains committed to leveraging this momentum to maximize positive impact and foster transformative opportunities worldwide.”
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