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Riyadh is set to once again become the global hub for investment, innovation, and policymaking as the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute - often dubbed “Davos in the Desert” - gears up to host the 9th edition of its flagship conference, FII9, from October 27 to 30, 2025. This year’s theme, “The Key to Prosperity: Unlocking New Frontiers of Growth,” signals a bold agenda: bringing the world’s most influential leaders together to confront global paradoxes and build pathways toward inclusive and sustainable prosperity. The conference will convene heads of state, CEOs, investors, policymakers, technology pioneers, and innovators from across the world, with a sharp focus on actionable strategies that accelerate progress for humanity. FII Institute reiterates the critical role of its partners in advancing its mission. This year, it celebrates the continued support of its Founding Partner, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), alongside Vision Partners — the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) and Saudi Aramco. Strengthening the coalition further, the Institute welcomes a distinguished group of new Strategic Partners including Arabian Dyar, Barclays, Brookfield, EFG Hermes, Guggenheim Investments, HUMAIN, MARA, Mizuho, MUFG, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), SMBC Group, Soudah Development, and VCM. They join a globally diverse lineup of existing partners from investment, technology, infrastructure, and energy, such as ACWA Power, ALAT, Diriyah, Emaar, Franklin Templeton, GFH, HSBC SAB, KAFD, King Salman International Airport, Ma’aden, Minerva Foods, NEOM, New Murabba, Premium Residency, Red Sea Global, Riyad Bank, Riyadh Air, ROSHN Group, Royal Commission for AlUla, SABIC, Sanabil Investments, SNB, SoftBank Vision Fund, Standard Chartered, State Street, STC, Visa, and Vision Invest. “Our partners are at the heart of everything we do at FII Institute. Their commitment and collaboration enable us to translate vision into action, action into measurable impact, and to be sustainable. With over 60 partners this year, we are proud to convene a global coalition driving sustainable growth, responsible innovation, and inclusive prosperity,” Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO, FII Institute, said. A robust knowledge framework underpins FII9 through the contributions of Knowledge Partners — Accenture, Arthur D. Little, Bain & Company, Columbia Climate School Center for Sustainable Development, the Digital Cooperation Organization, EY, Kearney, McKinsey & Company, Oliver Wyman, and the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco. In the entrepreneurial arena, the FII Ventures Program expands global innovation pipelines with a new partner — the Saudi National Technology Development Program (NTDP). Meanwhile, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group joins as Support Partner, with Altanfeethi serving as Hospitality Partner. DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAM Day 0 | October 27, 2025 — Exclusive Conclaves A private setting hosting top CEOs, global investors, and policymakers for candid discussions on critical issues — designed to build trust and shape a solutions-oriented agenda. Additional sessions to be announced. Days 1 & 2 | October 28–29, 2025 — Transforming Global Narratives High-profile dialogues exploring the future of investment, policy, and innovation. Leaders from government, business, and technology will set the tone for growth strategies worldwide. Day 3 | October 30, 2025 — Investment Day Where vision meets capital. Dedicated dealmaking sessions, startup showcases, and strategic networking connecting global founders with major investors — positioning FII9 as the premier investment marketplace. For more information, please visit: https://fii-institute.org/ About FII Institute A global nonprofit with an investment arm, the FII Institute champions its mission — Impact on Humanity — across its pillars: THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT. Its work spans AI and robotics, sustainability, healthcare, and education, transforming breakthrough ideas into scalable, real-world solutions.
