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Under the patronage of King Salman, Riyadh will host the eighth Future Investment Initiative conference from Oct. 29-31, themed “Infinite Horizons: Investing Today, Shaping Tomorrow.”

The conference will spark discussions on how investment can drive a prosperous, sustainable future, expanding the boundaries of possibility for humanity.

Richard Attias, CEO of the FII Institute, announced that the event will feature global investment deals estimated at $28 billion across sectors such as food, entertainment, renewable energy, cybersecurity and sports.

Attias said that this year’s event included 180 dialogue sessions with 600 prominent speakers from public and private sectors to address challenges and propose solutions.

“The initiative aims to be a major catalyst for global dialogue on the most important and complex issues facing the world today and seeks to put difficult questions on the dialogue table for discussion and solution with decision-makers,” he said.

High attendance is expected at this year’s conference, with 7,000 registrants, including 1,200 pre-determined members and 3,000 seats reserved for strategic partners, including global companies.

The FII Institute began as an initiative by the Public Investment Fund in 2017 and became a global nonprofit foundation in 2019, with the PIF as its founding partner. It supports Vision 2030’s economic and social reform goals.

The institute’s mission is to impact humanity positively by uniting global thinkers to turn ideas into real-world actions. It focuses on four key areas — artificial intelligence and robotics, education, health care, and sustainability — linking decision-makers, investors, and an inspired youth eager for change.

The institute has built inclusive platforms, bringing together key players for international dialogue, knowledge-sharing and partnerships. It has acted as a catalyst, investing in ideas that lead to innovations and actionable solutions for the future.

The institute has also built an international platform that connects top CEOs, policymakers, investors and entrepreneurs for in-depth discussions on new pathways for critical global issues, shaping the future of the economy and investment while offering exceptional networking opportunities.

• Talat Zaki Hafiz is an economist and financial analyst.

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