Twelve international companies have recently joined the FII Institute’s group of strategic partners ahead of the FII8 Conference. These companies joined a growing community of leaders from business, technology, aviation, energy, academia, and public policy committed to creating a sustainable and equitable future.
The FII Institute runs a year-round program of global initiatives, international summits, policy development, global surveys, and indices. Strategic partners are central to this program, providing leadership, delegates, and participating in a range of initiatives.
The 12 new strategic partners include ACWA Power, ALAT, Claure Group, Franklin Templeton, King Salman International Airport, Minerva Foods, NBK, Premium Residency Center, Riyadh Air, and SCAI.
“Our partners are fundamental to our mission at FII Institute to make a positive impact on humanity. As our network expands, we are uniting a global force for positive change and creating impactful initiatives,” stated Richard Attias, CEO of the FII Institute.
Partners to play key role in FII8 Investment Day
Additionally, FII Institute announced that it will introduce General Atlantic and Lakestar as its inaugural venture program partners. Venture program partners are leading firms that will also play a key role in the upcoming FII8 Investment Day. The program brings together entrepreneurs and distinguished leaders in innovation, investment, business, and education fostering collaboration to tackle global challenges in AI and robotics, sustainability, health, and education.
FII Institute’s 12 new partners join existing strategic partners including founding partner Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia. They will also join vision partners including the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia and Aramco, Diriyah, Emaar, GFH, HSBC, KAFD, Ma’aden, NEOM, New Murabba, Red Sea Global, Riyad Bank, ROSHN, Royal Commission for AlUla, SABIC, Sanabil Investments, SNB, SoftBank Vision Fund, Standard Chartered, State Street, STC, THIQAH, and Vision Invest.
“By joining forces with over 60 exceptional partners, we are harnessing a collective power to address pressing challenges and create a more sustainable future. Together, we are pushing boundaries and creating a better world,” added Attias.
FII8 Conference
This year’s FII8 activities will culminate in four days of discussion about challenges facing humanity and a full week of side events. FII8 will take place in Riyadh between October 28 and 31 at King Abdulaziz International Conference Center. Over 600 speakers and 8,000 delegates, including world leaders, ministers, CEOs, investors, founders, and public policy experts, will attend the globally recognized annual conference.
This year’s FII8 support partners also include BMW, Saudia, Dr. Sulaiman Alhabib, and Saudi Electricity Company. Knowledge and academic partners including leading consultancies, universities, and institutions will also support panel discussions at the conference.
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New Africa Summit and HERizon Summit
FII8 will feature two dynamic pre-summits on October 28, the New Africa Summit and the HERizon Summit. The New Africa Summit will tackle opportunities in multiple sectors in Africa, and the evolving risk landscape. Meanwhile, the HERizon Summit will discuss the pivotal role of women in driving global economic growth and reshaping the future of healthcare, among other pressing topics.
Moreover, FII8 aims to spotlight the most critical challenges facing today’s world, from finance, energy, investment, policy, and artificial intelligence to business, climate change, and cutting-edge innovation. This conference also brings together world leaders, changemakers, and thought pioneers to craft tangible solutions and foster game-changing collaborations between governments and businesses.
Under the theme ‘Infinite Horizon: Investing Today, Shaping Tomorrow’, top panels will explore topics such as ‘How Leaders Can Develop New Strategies to Drive Growth’. The event will also host discussions on Healthy Lifespan and Aging, the Future of Work, Industry 5.0, Preventive Medicine, Regenerative Cities, and the Future of AI.
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