The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has revealed the distinguished speakers and full programme for its highly anticipated FII8 conference, set to take place from 28 to 31 October 2024 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. With an emphasis on fostering collaboration between governments and businesses, the event aims to tackle critical global issues spanning finance, energy, climate change, and artificial intelligence.
FII8 will kick off with two dynamic pre-summits on 28 October, the New Africa Summit and the HERizon Summit. The New Africa Summit will focus on the continent’s evolving opportunities and risk landscape, covering sectors ranging from finance to technology. Meanwhile, the HERizon Summit will highlight the crucial role of women in driving economic growth and reshaping healthcare worldwide, addressing pressing challenges in gender equality and innovation.
Building on recent global gatherings such as the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and COP29, FII8 promises to address the most urgent challenges facing the world today. The conference will bring together world leaders, business moguls, and pioneering thinkers to shape practical solutions and inspire change across key sectors. Attendees can expect discussions around investment strategies, climate action, artificial intelligence, and transformative technologies, designed to accelerate progress on global goals.
Among the prominent speakers confirmed for the event are H.E. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna Therapeutics, and Shou Zi Chew, CEO of TikTok. Other key names include Laurence D. Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, Jane Fraser, CEO of Citi, and Kenneth C. Griffin, Founder and CEO of Citadel. Hon. Dame Julia Hoggett, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, Travis Kalanick, CEO of CloudKitchens, and Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet & Google, are also set to take part, along with Dr. Eric Schmidt, former CEO and Chairman of Google.
With over 500 speakers and more than 180 panels, FII8 will cover a broad spectrum of global issues. Sessions such as the Board of Changemakers will delve into critical topics including geoeconomics, banking, artificial intelligence, and innovation. Featured discussions will explore leadership strategies to drive growth and transformation across industries, while thematic panels will focus on the future of work, preventive medicine, regenerative cities, and healthy ageing.
Under the theme Infinite Horizon: Investing Today, Shaping Tomorrow, FII8 will encourage dialogue on the power of innovation and its role in building a sustainable, inclusive future. The event’s organisers aim to facilitate connections between governments, corporations, and investors, promoting joint efforts to address climate change, advance new technologies, and enhance economic development.
The FII Institute has positioned FII8 as one of the leading global platforms for thought leadership, fostering collaborations that could lead to ground-breaking solutions. The event is expected to attract thousands of participants, all sharing a common goal of creating a brighter, more resilient future for all.
For more information on the FII8 conference and to explore the full list of speakers and sessions, visit the official FII8 Webpage.