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.
