The Future Investment Initiative (FII) event is an annual global business forum held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As a high-profile event, it attracts government leaders, heads of major organizations, investors and entrepreneurs from around the world to discuss trends in technology, society and business. In this article, we will provide an overview of this flagship event.
Background and history of the FII event
The FII event was first held in 2017, as an initiative of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Its goal is to make Saudi Arabia a global investment powerhouse and diversify its economy beyond oil. Each year, the event is hosted by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
Major participants and speakers at the event
The FII event attracts influential business and political leaders from around the world. Previous speakers include former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and ministers from the UAE, India, Pakistan among others.
Key discussion topics and initiatives
The forum focuses on new trends like artificial intelligence, renewable energy and entertainment. It also highlights major Saudi development plans like the NEOM megacity project. New deals and partnerships are often announced at FII.
The FII event in Riyadh provides a platform to showcase Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation plans and promote global investment partnerships. It brings together diverse perspectives on the future trends shaping business and society.