Riyadh, January 29, 2021: The Fourth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) closed yesterday after an exceptional day of prominent speakers — including His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman — who discussed urban development and advances in Artificial Intelligence.
• His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud sat down for an exclusive conversation with Senator Matteo Renzi , the former Prime Minister of Italy, to unveil his vision for Riyadh, including expanding the capital’s population to 15-20 million people and making it one of the ten largest city economies in the world.
• His Royal Highness said: ‘’True growth begins in the city, whether in terms of industry, innovation, education, services, or other sectors. I have no doubt that the world economies are not based on nations, but on cities.’’
• HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also said that a second listing of Saudi Aramco could happen as part of its plans to raise funds for its sovereign-wealth fund. This will yield a cash flow transferred to the Public Investment Fund (PIF) to be reinvested domestically and internationally to be benefit Saudi citizens, he said.
• More than 4 million people watched online as speakers provided their insight into how the global community can work together to bring about a Neo-Renaissance and fuel a rebirth. This pandemic showed the real urgency to move beyond the status quo and cooperate to create a positive impact on humanity.
• Conversations focused on how to enhance the end-to-end consumer journey through innovative tech solutions and digitisation. The plenary sessions focused on how the pandemic has accelerated the pace of change in frontier technologies. As Bitcoin prices hit an all-time high this month, traditional players discussed how to grapple with the challenges of integrating fintech into their business models.
• H.R.H. Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud hosted a panel on redefining leadership for the post Covid-era. The Honorable Kevin Rudd, 26th Prime Minister of Australia, opened the second day to discuss how world leaders can realize the mandates of the 2020 G20.
• “The G20 represents 90% of the global economy, 80% of global trade and 2/3 of the world’s population,’’ Rudd said. ‘’In past history, it was the mechanism through which the global economy was rescued from depression. The machinery available remains critical for the future as well.”
• The FII Institute signed Memorandums of Understanding to drive the not-for-profit foundation’s mission forward, including with Tadawul to cooperate on Environmental, Social and Governance and with KAUST to cooperate on research and events that facilitate access to science. The Institute also signed a letter of intent with the African Continental Free Trade Area and OriginAll to develop a technology to protect nations from counterfeit and illicitly traded products.
• In the closing session, The Road Ahead, COO of the Future Investment Initiative Institute, Rakan Tarabzoni said: “What we delivered over the past two days was by far setting the stage for a new redefined way of delivering events, despite what happened in 2020 and despite COVID-19. We felt that the world needs to come together to discuss how the world can move forward. The pandemic is not going to disappear tomorrow, so we needed to get everyone around one table to discuss the world and the business post COVID-19. And the table is here. This is FII.”
• “We promise you this is just the beginning, and we look forward to seeing you again in October for the 5th Edition of FII on 25-28th October 2021,” Tarabzoni said.
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• About the 4th Edition of FII
The two-day conference saw over 150 leaders, investors, tech pioneers and policy makers connect in a new extended reality conference format, hosted by the Future Investment Initiative Institute, in a multi hub event, with an in-person event in Riyadh and hubs in Paris, New York, Mumbai and Beijing.
About the Future Investment Initiative
The Future Investment Initiative Institute is a new generation of global not-for-profit foundation that ensures the world’s brightest ideas find their way to materialize, scale and create positive sustainable Impact on Humanity.
With an ambitious vision to empower the brightest minds to shape a better future for ALL and with ALL, the FII Institute brings together leaders, investors and policy makers to collectively curate and enable concrete ideas that can solve today’s most pressing societal issues, while creating long-term platforms to reshape the future of humanity.
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Riyadh, January 28, 2021: The Fourth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) opened in Riyadh today with panels addressing how to rethink the future of the global economy around the theme The Neo-Renaissanceâ amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
His Excellency Yasir Al-Rumayyan, FII Institute Chairman and Governor of the Public Investment Fund, welcomed the delegates at the open of the conference, saying: We are ready today for something new, not to return to the status quo. The FII Institute is working year round to support and deliver ideas that will change our world. The world has an unprecedented opportunity to embrace an era of innovation that will lead to a new chapter of humanity: the Neo-Renaissance.
The conference delivered messages of hope for the next decade as one to remember for the right reasons. Discussions reflected widespread shifts in global thinking and experts challenged topics of global growth, climate change, and revenue diversification. Speakers addressed how investment will inspire a new economic renaissance and how support for the energy sector can power a post-crisis recovery. They also discussed ways to re-imagine a new era of global sports and entertainment. In the opening panel, H.E. Al-Rumayyan joined Ray Dalio, Co-Chairman and CIO, Bridgewater Associates, Laurence D. Fink, Chairman and CEO, BlackRock, Thomas P. Gottstein, CEO, Credit Suisse Group, and David M. Solomon, Chairman and CEO, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. They discussed investment trends, economic growth as the world emerges from Covid-19, and impact investing. Discussing the opportunities available to investors, H.E. Al-Rumayyan said: We want to invest not just in financial markets but in new projects that have an impact on GDP growth and job creation.His Excellency, also noted: We have started the first green energy mega project in NEOM, and already have international investors with us.
Fink said: M&A is really driven by confidence and confidence shut down earlier in the year. As people were able to look through the tunnel of the pandemic to the other side, you saw activity pick up. Dalio said: We have to look at the creation of credit and money as distinct from the actual level of economic activity. As we head into the year, we’re going to see a rebound in growth and in inflation. The Investor community focus from short-term gains to sustainable investment strategies and pledges from both investors and policy makers to collaborate in crucial areas including digitisation, green energy and global healthcare â earmarked as key pathways for post-crisis recovery.⢠Another panel shared their insights on how the worlds largest energy producers are balancing sustainability and growth in the wake of the pandemic. H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, Minister of Energy, KSA, joined Marco Alver, CEO, Snam, Italy, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Industries Limited, India, Jean-Bernard Lvy, Chairman and CEO, Global, EDF Group, France, and Patrick Pouyann, Chairman and CEO, Total, France. ⢠Addressing the issues surrounding the increase in demand for green energy solutions, H.R.H. Prince Salman said: Saudi Arabia is a staunch believer in the Paris Agreement and we will do everything in our power to enable our companies to achieve their targets.
Pouyan said: We need to think to the future in terms of what customers want to have â reliable, affordable and clean energy. Alver said: You need a vision and you need execution capability. When the two combine, you can deliver. Other participants featured on the first day of the Fourth Edition of FII included Usain Bolt, eight-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Jamaica. On a panel about how global investment could drive the future of the sports industry, Bolt ended his segment with an inspiring message:
Remember your dream. Remember what you want. Remember why you started doing what you are doing. Focus on that, push on I know itâs going to be hard, but keep your mind on the prize and youâll be fine.ââ⢠Kirill Dmitriev, CEO, Russian Direct Investment Fund, Russia, Dr. Bernd Montag, CEO, Siemens Healthineers, Germany, David Schwimmer, CEO, London Stock Exchange, UK, Amin Nasser, President and CEO, Saudi Aramco, KSA also participated.⢠The conference also highlighted how a future-focused vision will underpin COVID-19 recovery, with tangible momentum around technology as an enabler for better quality of life.¢ The FII Institute hosted the conference for the first time. The FII Institute is a new generation of not-for-profit global foundation that brings together global leaders, investors, tech pioneers and policy makers to enable concrete ideas that can solve today’s most pressing societal issues, while creating long-term platforms to reshape the future sustainably and create a positive impact on humanity.
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About the 4th Edition of FII
The two-day conference saw over 150 leaders, investors, tech pioneers and policy makers connect in a new extended reality conference format, hosted by the Future Investment Initiative Institute, in a multi hub event, with an in-person event in Riyadh and hubs in Paris, New York, Mumbai and Beijing.There will be keynote addresses, plenary sessions and also breakout discussions at all of the venues.Watch the live stream here: and request an invitation to participate in day two program.
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The Future Investment Initiative Institute is a new generation of global not-for-profit foundation that ensures the world’s brightest ideas find their way to materialize, scale and create positive sustainable Impact on Humanity.âWith an ambitious vision to empower the brightest minds to shape a better future for ALL and with ALL, the FII Institute brings together leaders, investors and policy makers to collectively curate and enable concrete ideas that can solve today’s most pressing societal issues, while creating long-term platforms to reshape the future of humanity.To learn more about the FII Institute, visit http://fii-institute.org .
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• MoU signed during 4th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh• MoU will advance ESG awareness and performance In the Kingdom•4th Edition of FII is a multi-hub conference platform for expert-led debate • rn Riyadh, January 28, 2021: The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) and the Future Investment Initiative Institute (FII-Institute) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in an effort to advance ESG awareness and improve performance in the Kingdom.• The agreement entails publishing research, hosting events and engaging with key stakeholders to advance ESG impact in Saudi Arabia.• Eng. Khalid Abdullah Al Hussan, CEO of Tadawul, and Richard Attias, CEO of the FII-Institute signed the MoU at the Fourth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, an international platform for expert-led debate between global leaders, investors and innovators.• "The agreement we signed with the FII-Institute comes at a critical juncture. The pandemic has highlighted how interconnected our markets, economies and lives are, positioning inclusive and sustainable growth at the forefront of leadership agendas. We, at Tadawul, recognize the importance of ESG for the enhancement of Saudi Arabia’s capital market and are delighted to be working with the FII-Institute and its strong platform to further promote ESG across Saudi Arabia, the region and beyond." Commented Eng. Khalid Al-Hussan, Tadawul’s CEO.• “We are very pleased to enter into an MoU with Tadawul to enhance our engagement and cooperation on ESG,’’ Mr. Attias said. ‘’This agreement reflects the FII-Institute’s commitment to advance ESG awareness and performance in the region and work with key stakeholders to advance our common sustainability objectives.”• The Fourth Edition of FII is a multi-hub conference, with the theme of “The Neo-Renaissance”, that links leaders, investors, and policymakers on site and in telepresence as they reimagine the global economy amid the Covid-19 pandemic.• The FII-Institute is an international not-for-profit organization based in Riyadh, mandated to transform innovative research/projects into actionable solutions that tackle major societal issues.ENDS• About Tadawulrn Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) is the authorized entity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to act as the Kingdom’s securities exchange (the Exchange), listing and trading in securities. The Saudi stock market is the 9th largest stock market among the 68 members of the World Federation of Exchanges and is the dominant market in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The Exchange is the 3rd largest stock market amongst its emerging market peers. Tadawul’s market capitalization by the end of 2020 exceeded USD 2.4 Trillion, making it one of the top 10 stock exchanges globally.For more information see: www.tadawul.com.saTadawul’s media contact: Asma Alghamdi asma.ghamdi@tadawul.com.sa• rn About the 4th Edition of FII The two-day conference saw over 150 leaders, investors, tech pioneers and policy makers connect in a new extended reality conference format, hosted by the Future Investment Initiative Institute, in a multi hub event, with an in-person event in Riyadh and hubs in Paris, New York, Mumbai and Beijing.There will be keynote addresses, plenary sessions and also breakout discussions at all of the venues.Watch the live stream here: and request an invitation to participate in day two’s program.Follow along on our social channels with rn Twitter, rn LinkedIn, rn YouTube, rn Facebook and rn Instagram and join in the conversation with #FIINeoRenaissance. rn About the Future Investment Initiative The Future Investment Initiative Institute is a new generation of global not-for-profit foundation that ensures the world’s brightest ideas find their way to materialize, scale and create positive sustainable Impact on Humanity.With an ambitious vision to empower the brightest minds to shape a better future for ALL and with ALL, the FII Institute brings together leaders, investors and policy makers to collectively curate and enable concrete ideas that can solve today’s most pressing societal issues, while creating long-term platforms to reshape the future of humanity.To learn more about the FII Institute, visit rn http://fii-institute.org . Keep up with latest news by following us on rn LinkedIn and rn LinkedIn.• rn Media General Inquiries Contact: media@fii-institute.org
Riyadh, January 27, 2021: The Future Investment Initiative Institute will use a pioneering XR Studio, an immersive technology that will link speakers at the 4th Edition of FII, a multi-hub conference that will address the theme of “The Neo-Renaissance,’’ with audiences around the world.
•The XR Studio has been installed at King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center (KAICC) for the first time to synchronize and render the conference in real time. By using a system of cameras and virtual sets, it will provide an immersive and inter-connected experience for more than 150 speakers attending in-person in Riyadh and from hubs in New York, Paris, Beijing and Mumbai.
• The virtual sets, created specifically for the occasion, offer futuristic 3D environments dedicated to different themes. Learn more about the FII 4th Edition program and request an invitation to participate in a pioneering new approach to how people exchange bold ideas and innovative solutions.
• The in-person and virtual style of the multi-hub conference is part of an effort by the FII Institute to introduce a new way for convening impact oriented conferences. The conference from January 27-28 will allow policy makers, tech pioneers, investors and executives – 60 in-person in Riyadh and 90 virtually – to discuss how to shape a rebirth of the global economy amid the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
• ‘’We are narrowing the gap between the physical conferences of the past and the virtual events that have become the new normal during the pandemic,’’ Richard Attias, CEO of the FII Institute, said. “This format will mean that even though we can’t meet in person, we can still mobilize, interact, exchange ideas and challenge current thinking. This is the future of events and conferences – and we are proud that the FII Institute is pioneering this new approach.’’
• The FII Institute was founded in Riyadh to bring together global leaders, tech pioneers, experts and policy makers to enable concrete ideas that can solve today’s most pressing societal issues, while creating long-term platforms to reshape the future sustainably and create a positive impact on humanity.
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• About the 4th Edition of FII
The two-day conference saw over 150 leaders, investors, tech pioneers and policy makers connect in a new extended reality conference format, hosted by the Future Investment Initiative Institute, in a multi hub event, with an in-person event in Riyadh and hubs in Paris, New York, Mumbai and Beijing.
There will be keynote addresses, plenary sessions and also breakout discussions at all of the venues.
Watch the live stream here: and request an invitation to participate in day two’s program.
Follow along on our social channels with Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram and join in the conversation with #FIINeoRenaissance.
About the Future Investment Initiative
The Future Investment Initiative Institute is a new generation of global not-for-profit foundation that ensures the world’s brightest ideas find their way to materialize, scale and create positive sustainable Impact on Humanity.
With an ambitious vision to empower the brightest minds to shape a better future for ALL and with ALL, the FII Institute brings together leaders, investors and policy makers to collectively curate and enable concrete ideas that can solve today’s most pressing societal issues, while creating long-term platforms to reshape the future of humanity.
To learn more about the FII Institute, visit http://fii-institute.org . Keep up with latest news by following us on LinkedIn and LinkedIn.
• Media General Inquiries Contact: media@fii-institute.org
Riyadh, 27 January 2021: The Fourth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) opened today in Riyadh with a press briefing led by Richard Attias, CEO of the FII Institute, and Rakan Tarabzoni, COO.
• The multi-hub conference will address the theme of “The Neo-Renaissance’’, with more than 8,000 virtual and in-person participants, from over 94 countries with more joining the live stream. The 4th Edition of FII is being hosted for the first time by the FII Institute and reflects its groundbreaking vision.
• The FII Institute is a new generation of not-for-profit global foundation whose goal is to create new standards for doing, not just thinking, building new platforms for exchange to support individuals, companies and governments to tackle the most pressing issues facing humanity.
• Commenting on the FII Institute’s approach, Richard Attias, CEO of FII Institute, said that: “The Covid-19 pandemic has forced a fundamental rethink about the ways in which economies and societies function. We have brought together the best and the brightest minds in person and virtually, to set the course for 2021 tackling the biggest challenges we are all facing. Now is the time to act and we have an unprecedented opportunity to apply fresh thinking.”
• The FII Institute strategy is built on three foundations: Think, Xchange, and Act. Through partnerships with leading academic institutions, research centers, and global thought-leaders, the Institute focuses on four impact areas: healthcare, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and robotics – those which will .
• To remove the barriers to positive change, the Institute is focusing on network-building and ecosystem development to connect talent, ideas, institutions and capital.
• Welcoming participants to the 4th Edition of the FII Conference, Rakan Tarabzoni , COO of FII Institute, added: “At the FII Institute, we believe there is no better time than now to curate and action ideas that will help us create a better world for all of humanity. The 4th Edition of the FII will enable us all to work together for the benefit of all.”
• The press briefing also showcased the FII Institute’s pioneering approach to hybrid virtual conferences, using extended reality technology, the Institutes conference app and the COVID-19 measures that are in place to keep the conference safe and in accordance with COVID-19 measures.
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• About the 4th Edition of FII
• The conference will be livestreamed from Riyadh. Speakers will also participate from satellite hub events in Beijing, Mumbai, Paris and New York.
• There will be keynote addresses, plenary sessions and also breakout discussions at all of the venues.
• Watch the live stream here: and request an invitation to participate in day two’s program.
• Follow along on our social channels with Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram conversation with #FIINeoRenaissance.
• About the Future Investment Initiative Institute
• The Future Investment Initiative Institute is a new generation of global not-for-profit foundation that ensures that the world’s brightest ideas find their way to materialize, scale and create positive sustainable Impact on Humanity.
• With an ambitious vision to empower the brightest minds to shape a better future for ALL and with ALL, the FII Institute brings together global leaders and experts to collectively curate and enable concrete ideas that can solve today’s most pressing societal issues while creating long-term platforms to reshape the future of humanity.
• To learn more about the FII Institute, visit http://fii-institute.org. Keep up with latest news by following us on LinkedIn, Twitter(@FIIKSA).
• Interview requests and general media inquiries to: media@fii-institute.org
Riyadh, Jan. 8th, 2021 – The Future Investment Initiative Institute will host this month the Fourth Edition of FII, a multi-hub conference that will link leaders, investors and policymakers as they reimagine the global economy amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The FII Institute, a newly established non-profit global foundation, will host the conference on January 27-28 at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh, with speakers and audiences joining physically and virtually from FII satellites in New York, Paris, Beijing and Mumbai.
The FII Institute will act as the curator of a global conversation that is needed to spark concrete actions and mobilize cross-border thought leadership, collaboration and resources. • “There has never been a more important time for leaders, investors and policy makers to come together to work towards re-energizing the global economy,” H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Chairman of the FII Institute and Governor of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF), said.
The FII Institute has identified sustainable investment, global economic growth and the future of healthcare, digitization, education and culture as priority topics which concern our communities. Sessions will also address the rebirth of SMEs, and how investing in culture can make it an engine of growth to support artists and museums and rectify long-standing gender inequalities.
FII will also address how the sports and entertainment industries can reinvent themselves by combining virtual events and in-person experiences to grow revenue.
“The 4th edition of FII will see the most innovative technologies to facilitate global conversations and to be inclusive at the benefit of all of humanity,” Richard Attias, CEO of the FII Institute, said. “The FII Institute will act as a catalyst and a pioneer to allow interaction and exchange of disruptive ideas. There has never been a more important time to bring the greatest minds together to harness this opportunity to reimagine our world.”
The Institute was founded in Riyadh to bring together global leaders, tech pioneers, experts and policy makers to enable concrete ideas that can solve today’s most pressing societal issues, while creating long-term platforms to reshape the future of humanity sustainably. The FII Institute will play a leading role in shaping a much-needed debate about how to respond to crises, like the Covid-19 pandemic that has disrupted every part of the globe and every part of life. ENDS
December 17, 2020, Riyadh – A new global healthcare study published by the Future Investment Initiative Institute (FII-I), the not-for-profit global foundation that powers the annual Future Investment Initiative conference, revealed two critical findings:
• An additional 5% of GDP invested in the healthcare systems of developing countries could lead to an additional 9 years of healthy life expectancy. Integrating AI and robotics into existing healthcare systems could increase the efficiency of healthcare investment by up to 20%. The research is part of the institute’s third Impact series report titled Health Equity: A Moral Imperative, which has been published ahead of the fourth edition of FII on 27-28 January 2021.
• The conference will explore the theme of “Neo-Renaissance” – how we must collectively embrace this unprecedented opportunity for reinvention of every aspect of life across our planet to create a new chapter for humanity, rather than returning to the way things were before the onset of the pandemic.
• FII Institute CEO Richard Attias said:
• “This study is dramatic in its findings. Put simply, if our governments make wise investment decisions, we can increase life expectancy and we can make our health services work better for people in every part of our planet.”
• “This is a time to look forward, to embrace the possibilities that AI and other technologies offer. Our Impact report highlights the need for us to emerge from the pandemic with an imperative to reinvent the way we live, work and care for one another. This is our chance to embrace a Neo-Renaissance.”
• FII Institute’s global healthcare study includes a global ranking of healthcare systems, based on the efficacy of their structures, processes, and most importantly, outcomes. The ranking was based on the Donabedian model, with additional correlation analyses conducted in order to identify performance drivers and recommendations.
• The study will be repeated and expanded on an annual basis. For the first edition, FII Institute has focused on 35 countries, with representatives from every continent and a variety of development levels.
• The wider Impact report – Health Equity: A Moral Imperative – explores the key challenges of healthcare systems, many of which have been brought to light during the pandemic. Interviews, features, and articles form a core call to action: that health is a fundamental human right, and that it is a shared responsibility to ensure global access.
• The report discusses how much technology and innovation is already available that can extend healthy lifespan, increase global productivity and improve quality of life, raising the question: what is keeping humanity from embracing transformative change?
• Academics, healthcare officials, and innovators from all over the world share their insights in the Impact report, including:
• Professor Agnes Binagwaho, M.D., Ph.D., Rwanda’s former health minister and Vice Chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity Dr. Bertalan Meskó, Ph.D., The Medical Futurist Rachel Dunscombe, CEO of the NHS Digital Academy Walter Willett, M.D., Dr. P.H., Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard University “I have seen first-hand how lack of access to affordable healthcare can blight the lives of ordinary people,” says Dr. Nadine Hachach-Haram M.D., Founder of Proximie, a platform that enables an expert surgeon to virtually transport themselves into any clinical setting.
• Speaking of the reaction-based, rather than prevention-based approach of developed healthcare systems, Professor Walter Willett says, “Western health systems have been focused on dealing with the consequences of poor diets and inactivity. There are a few places that are moving towards a different model, but the kind of system we have is really irrational.”
• “I have no doubt that digital health can finally bring healthcare into the 21st century,” says Dr. Meskó, the Medical Futurist.
• In discussing the opportunity for Africa to bypass traditional healthcare solutions with new technology, Professor Binagwaho says, “If we see an opportunity to leapfrog, we go for it. We have done it with our HIV treatment and our vaccination program.”
• The report also highlights “Call to Impact” points across several topics, including concrete recommendations for governments, healthcare officials, as well as the general public.
• Health Equity: A Moral Imperative can be viewed here.
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June 26,2020, Riyadh – The Future Investment Initiative Institute (FII-I) hosted on Thursday the second virtual event of its FII-I series under the theme “Don’t Forget Our Planet!”, which can be viewed here.
• The new not-for-profit global foundation which powers the annual FII conference held in Saudi Arabia brought together an influential group of decision makers, financial leaders and innovators to outline the key elements of a green global recovery plan in line with the Paris Agreement and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More than 10,000 registrants from more than 100 countries, viewed the event live from around the world.
• Opening the virtual conference, H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund and Chairman of the FII Institute said it was a “truly inspiring event bringing the world’s foremost thought leaders together,” explaining that “collaboration between the public and private sectors is essential in driving a sustainable recovery plan.”
• H.E. Brune Poirson, Secretary of State, attached to the Minister of Ecological and Solidary Transition, France, described the current crisis situation as “closer to where we were in 1945 than what happened in 2008 or in the 1970s.” She added, “The closest comparison to what I think we need is a green Marshall Plan. I think we need a Marshall Plan of the 21st century.”
• Commenting on the future of the energy sector, H.R.H Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud, Minister of Energy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, said of his government: “We are trying to lead by example. We have a serious efficiency program. In 2030, 50% of our electricity will come from renewables.”
• The importance of preserving and respecting nature was reiterated by Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, India, when he said: “I believe that Mother Nature is the best technology that no human can replicate. She teaches us how to recycle.”
• The failure to do so has contributed to the ongoing pandemic said Dr. Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, United Kingdom: “[Scientists] have been predicting a pandemic like this for so long now. It’s because of our disrespect for the environment and animals that this has come about.”
• Richard Attias, Chief Executive Officer of FII Institute commented: “The current crisis has made clear both the risks and the costs of neglecting our natural environment and our planet. The message that we want to deliver today is don’t forget our planet!”
•Keynote speakers during the virtual event included:
• H.R.H Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud, Minister of Energy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabi
H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund and Chairman of the FII Institute, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
H.E. Brune Poirson, Secretary of State, attached to the Minister of Ecological and Solidary Transition, France
H.E. Jacques Attali, Economist, Author and President of Positive Planet, France
Mr Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, India
Dr. Anousheh Ansari, CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation, USA
Ms. Barbara Belvisi, Founder and CEO of Interstellar Lab, France
Mr. Jay Collins, Vice Chairman, Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory, of Citi, USA
Dr. Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, United Kingdom
Ms. Marianne Haahr, Executive Director of the Green Digital Finance Alliance, Denmark
Dr. Mario Molina, 1995 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and President of the Mario Molina Centre, Mexico
Dr. Bertrand Piccard, Chairman of the Solar Impulse Foundation, Switzerland
Mr. Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and Chief Executive of Total SA, France
Lord Adair Turner, Chairman of the Energy Transitions Commission and Senior Fellow at the Institute for New Economic Thinking, United Kingdom
• The FII-I virtual event series is one of many milestones on the Institute’s roadmap to its flagship annual conference in Riyadh on October 28-29, 2020, and beyond. FII-I recently also launched its new Impact report series which curates the world’s brightest ideas that can impact humanity sustainably. The inaugural Impact report entitled “Winning the Battle of Disease Together” can be accessed online here. The first virtual event, “Beyond the Crisis: Technology to the Rescue,” which took place in April, can be viewed here.
•“Don’t Forget Our Planet!” can be viewed here.
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June 23,2020, Riyadh – The Future Investment Initiative Institute (FII-I), a new not-for-profit global foundation and the power behind the annual FII conference in Saudi Arabia, has announced the second in a planned FII Institute series of virtual events.
•“Don’t Forget Our Planet!” will bring together on June 25th an influential group of decision makers, financial leaders and innovators to outline the key elements of a global green recovery plan.
• “The way out of this current recession lies in rethinking and reconnecting with the planet as individuals, as companies, and as investors. An environmentally sound and sustainable recovery plan will create jobs, upgrade infrastructure and deliver financial returns,” commented His Excellency Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the FII Institute.
• This virtual conference will convene environmental and finance experts from around the world who will explore nature-based solutions, investment opportunities, and recovery plans in line with the Paris Agreement and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Watch a video previewing event highlights here.
• Keynote speakers include:
H.R.H Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud, Minister of Energy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabi
H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund and Chairman of the FII Institute, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
H.E. Brune Poirson, Secretary of State, attached to the Minister of Ecological and Solidary Transition, France
H.E. Jacques Attali, Economist, Author and President of Positive Planet, France
Mr Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, India
Dr. Anousheh Ansari, CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation, USA
Ms. Barbara Belvisi, Founder and CEO of Interstellar Lab, France
Mr. Jay Collins, Vice Chairman, Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory, of Citi, USA
Dr. Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, United Kingdom
Ms. Marianne Haahr, Executive Director of the Green Digital Finance Alliance, Denmark
Dr. Mario Molina, 1995 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and President of the Mario Molina Centre, Mexico
Dr. Bertrand Piccard, Chairman of the Solar Impulse Foundation, Switzerland
Mr. Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and Chief Executive of Total SA, France
Lord Adair Turner, Chairman of the Energy Transitions Commission and Senior Fellow at the Institute for New Economic Thinking, United Kingdom
Richard Attias, Chief Executive Officer of FII Institute said: “The current socio-economic and healthcare crises have shown us that our strength lies in cooperation and shared knowledge. This is why we have brought together some of the world’s brightest minds to develop thought- provoking, actionable propositions on how to deliver positive change on a global level.”
• “Don’t Forget Our Planet!” will highlight the view that current crises are presenting humanity with a historic opportunity for change. Conference topics will include:
Lessons learned on what it takes to protect nature and the environment
Sustainable energy solutions and the role for public and private sector leaders in building a more sustainable world
Green solutions as the way forward
Ecology through the lens of profitability
“Don’t Forget Out Planet!” will be livestreamed on FII-I YouTube channel and Twitter on June 25th from 11:00 – 13:00 EDT / 18:00 – 20:00 KSA
• The FII-I virtual event series is one of many milestones on the Institute’s roadmap to its flagship annual conference in Riyadh on October 28-29, 2020, and beyond. The Institute recently also launched its new Impact report series which curates the world’s brightest ideas that can impact humanity sustainably. The inaugural Impact report entitled “Winning the Battle of Disease Together” can be accessed online here. The first virtual event, “Beyond the Crisis: Technology to the Rescue,” which took place in April, can be viewed here.
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JUNE 17, 2020 – The Future Investment Initiative Institute (FII-I), a new non-for-profit global foundation and the power behind the annual FII conference in Saudi Arabia, has launched its Impact report series which curates the world’s brightest ideas that can impact humanity sustainably.
•The report also looks at different elements of the Covid-19 crisis across various perspectives – from economic to social, political to academic, cultural to scientific. As well as the crucial importance of collaboration – a core value of FII-I.
• Richard Attias, CEO of FII-I, commented:
“The need to find sustainable, innovative solutions to the threat of pandemic disease has never been more urgent and the global pandemic has shown us that our strength lies in cooperation and shared knowledge. That’s why in our first Impact report we brought together some of the world’s brightest minds, including leading experts from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the WHO social science expert group, and Metabiota, which has curated data from over 2,500 epidemics to identify specific risks.”
• Impact also offers concrete, actionable “Call to Impact” recommendations for governments, healthcare officials, investors and the general public, including:
Leveraging the power of big data to better predict where infectious diseases could emerge to enable take swift action and prevent them spreading
Investing in AI and machine learning to further accelerate the development of vaccines and speed up the discovery of new antibiotic compounds
Ensuring national response strategies are thorough, guiding nations from lockdown measures through to relaxing restrictions and returning to a normal state
The launch of the Impact report series is just one of many milestones on FII-I’s journey to its flagship annual conference in Riyadh on October 28-29, 2020, and beyond. The institute is hosting “Don’t Forget Our Planet – Time for a Sustainable Reset,” the second event of its virtual series, on June 25th, and a second Impact report focused on sustainability will be published in August.
• “Winning the Battle of Disease Together” can be accessed online here.
• About the Impact series
• Impact is a new series of magazine-style reports tackling key opportunities, challenges, and engaging topics across the Future Investment Initiative Institute’s four impact areas: Healthcare, Sustainability, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence.
• About the Future Investment Initiative Institute
• The Future Investment Initiative Institute (FII-I) is a new generation of global foundation that ensures the world’s brightest ideas find their way to materialize, scale and create positive sustainable impact on humanity.
• With an ambitious vision to empower the brightest minds to shape a better future for ALL and with ALL, the FII-I will bring together global leaders and experts to collectively curate and enable concrete ideas that can solve today’s most pressing societal issues while creating long-term platforms to reshape the future of humanity.
• To learn more about the FII-I, visit http://fii-institute.org. Keep up with latest news by following us on LinkedIn and Twitter (@FIIKSA) and join in the conversation with #ImpactOnHumanity and #CallToImpact.
• About the Future Investment Initiative
• Held under the FII Institute, the fourth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) will take place with a “Neo-Renaissance” theme on October 28-29, 2020, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. More than 6,000 leading CEOs, investors and policymakers from around the world attended FII 2019, making it the third largest business gathering of the year.
• Media Contact: media@futureinvestmntinitiative.com