FII PRIORITY Summit 2025: Unlocking the Potential of Investment with Purpose
Under the theme 'Invest with Purpose,' the third edition of the FII PRIORITY Summit explored ways to create visionary business models, bold public policies, and actionable frameworks designed to unlock extraordinary economic value and advance economic growth and prosperity. FII PRIORITY Miami 2025
The FII PRIORITY Summit took place amid rapid technological transformation and evolving geopolitical landscapes. In the light of this, it stressed the urgent need for resilient and purposeful strategies.
The summit focused on harmonizing the tactical goals of the public and private sectors to enable extraordinary value creation. It also emphasized the need for bold and visionary investments in transformational technologies and innovations to drive economic growth and prosperity.
The FII PRIORITY Summit centered around four key pillars. These included architecting the next generation private-public alignment; disruptive technology and the exponential economy; leadership in a changing world; and frontiers of capital. Invest with Purpose
The FII PRIORITY Miami Summit kicked off with a keynote address for the US President, Donald Trump, who underscored the importance of investment with purpose in shaping the economic global landscape. US President Donald Trump
The US President stressed the need for strategic investments that deliver both financial and social returns. 'Today, it's a tremendous honor to become the first American President to address the Future Investment Initiative Institute,' he noted.
'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,' Trump said. A Call for Action
In his opening speech on the summit's second day, the Chairman of the FII Institute Executive Committee, Richard Attias, made a strong call for action to tackle global challenges. 'The world faces an array of interconnected challenges—economic growth, resilience, climate change, emerging technologies, and geopolitical shifts,' he said.
'As investors, the question we must ask is: How can capital be directed to be a force for good, tackling these challenges with purpose?' he added. Donald Trump
Similarly, Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to the US, Princess Reema Bandar Al Saud, highlighted the importance of purpose-driven investments in building a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable world. In her address, she called delegates to invest not only in financial growth but in humanity itself. Major Initiatives
The FII PRIORITY Summit 2025 in Miami witnessed the announcement of major initiatives. During the summit, FII Institute released its latest Impact Report, titled 'Transforming Healthcare for a Health Humanity.' The report highlights revolutionary advancements and investment opportunities in healthcare innovation.
Furthermore, the summit saw the establishment of the first-ever Invest Saudi office in the US, marking a significant step in boosting cross-border collaboration and accelerating investment between Saudi Arabia and the US. Saudi Arabia: An AI Pioneer
During his participation in the FII PRIORITY Summit 2025, the Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Abdullah Al-Swaha, underscored the Kingdom's pivotal role as a strategic partner for the US and the world in bridging digital gaps and leading the transition towards a 'smart age.' Abdullah Al-Swaha
Furthermore, Al-Swaha highlighted Saudi Arabia's efforts and ambitious vision to strengthen global cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The Saudi Communications Minister said that Vision 2030, launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is the 'most prominent success story of the 21st century.' As a result of this transformative plan, the Kingdom's digital economy is now valued at $132bn, accounting for 50% of the region's digital economy of $260bn. A Growing Technology Hub
Al-Swaha also pointed to a growth in tech talents in Saudi Arabia, from 150,000 to 381,000, demonstrating the rapid growth in technology and innovation sectors.
Furthermore, he highlighted Saudi Arabia's growing appeal to investments from global tech companies, including Oracle, Google and Microsoft, positioning the Kingdom's as one of the fastest-growing global tech hubs.
Owing to this, Al-Swaha invited the world to consider Saudi Arabia as the ideal partner to accelerate AI adoption. He also expressed confidence in international cooperation's ability to overcome challenges and achieve sustainable productivity in this field. Fostering Partnerships
On the sidelines of the FII PRIORITY Summit, Al-Swaha held a series of strategic meetings with the CEOs of global tech companies to foster partnerships in the fields of technology and AI, investment, space development, and entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia.
In the light of this, the Saudi Minister met with the CEO of NEA, Tony Florence, to discuss supporting tech entrepreneurs and promoting investment in tech and innovation startups in the Kingdom. He also met with the CEO of Oracle, Safra Ada Katz, to explore the expansion of partnership in cloud computing and AI.
Moreover, Al-Swaha met with the president and COO of SpaceX, Gwynne Shotwell, to discuss bolstering cooperation in the fields of space exploration and rocket technologies, in line with Saudi Arabia's ambitious plans in this field.
To encourage investment in technology and AI, the Saudi Communications Minister met with the CEO of SoftBank, Masayoshi Son, to explore strengthening investment partnerships and supporting innovation. He also met with the CEO of Vista Equity, Robert Smith, to discuss boosting partnerships in tech investments and asset management.
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