Global Leaders Strengthen Commitment to Long-Term Investment and Resilience at FII PRIORITY Miami 2026
The FII Institute convened global leaders, investors, and policymakers on Thursday for the inaugural day of FII PRIORITY Miami 2026, themed “Capital in Motion.” The discussions underscored the importance of long-term capital, collaboration, and strategic investment as essential elements for prosperity in a time marked by disruption.
Participants engaged in plenary sessions and closed-door conclaves, reflecting a notable shift in focus from short-term volatility to resilience, national development, and the responsible use of technology.
Dialogue as the Foundation of Progress
Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of the FII Institute, opened the summit by emphasizing the necessity of dialogue and collective action. He stated that progress is not achieved in isolation but through collaboration, where ideas converge and perspectives are shared. Attias highlighted the FII’s role as a platform for action, noting, “This is exactly why FII exists… a platform where ideas move, where capital connects, where decisions are shaped, and where the future is not just discussed but designed.”
Long-Term Capital in a Volatile World
In a key discussion with Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Chairman of the FII Institute, the focus was placed on resilience and long-term investment strategies. Al-Rumayyan asserted the strength of Saudi Arabia’s economic standing and the significance of patient capital, stating, “The Saudi microeconomic and fiscal position remains strong, stable, and resilient… we are a long-term patient investor. We measure our returns not in quarters, in decades. And PIF remains committed to its investments around the world.” This dialogue reinforced the role of sovereign investors as stabilizing forces in an increasingly uncertain global landscape.
Investing Beyond Cycles
The flagship Board of Changemakers session addressed the importance of long-term thinking in shaping geoeconomics. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, illustrated the significance of sustained investment by referencing a recent project: “Imagine you invested significant amounts for 50 years. And the first time you used that investment was a few weeks back in the large east-west pipeline we’re using to manage the global supply of oil.”
Speakers emphasized that transformative investments necessitate patience across generations, rather than short-term gains. Sebastian Kurz, Former Chancellor of the Republic of Austria and Co-Founder & President of DREAM, discussed the regulatory environment in the U.S., noting that excessive regulation stifles innovation and contributes to capital flight.
US–GCC Investment: Enduring Partnerships Under Pressure
In a session focused on the US–GCC investment relationship, Jared Kushner highlighted the resilience of cross-border partnerships amid geopolitical and economic challenges. He remarked, “All countries should have a business plan. When I first saw Vision 2030, I remember thinking that countries should think more like businesses about the future, investment priorities, and the KPIs they want to achieve.”
Technology, Capital, and Human Potential
Discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) and hyperscale partnerships revealed the growing influence of sovereign capital in shaping technology and human development. Dina Powell McCormick, President & Vice Chairman at Meta, noted a significant shift in how technology is funded and scaled globally: “One of the things that no one could have imagined 10 years ago is how important PIF and other sovereign wealth funds would be in the advancement of this technology.”
Africa Rising
In a session titled “How Africa Will Turn its Demographic Boom Into Economic Destiny,” H.E. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, positioned Africa as a focal point for future global growth. He stressed the importance of investing in human capital, education, and opportunity, asserting that the continent’s future will be shaped by its youth: “The most important investment in these people should be education, making sure that what I have called human capital development is a combination of education, which builds the brain, but also health.”
From Insight to Action
A series of invitation-only conclaves convened senior leaders to tackle structural shifts in the global economy. Topics included carbon accounting in aviation, exploring how capital can support decarbonization while maintaining growth; the creator economy and the future of intellectual property; and defining “capital in motion,” which aims to establish a framework for tracking real-world capital flows. These discussions reaffirmed the FII Institute’s role as a trusted platform for translating dialogue into actionable investment strategies.
Major Announcements and Deal Activity
The first day concluded with significant announcements indicating that capital is actively moving at scale. HUMAIN and Turing revealed a partnership to create a global AI agent marketplace, aimed at accelerating enterprise adoption of advanced AI systems. Additionally, the Patel Family Office and AHQ launched a $1 billion hospitality platform to develop 50 hotels across Saudi Arabia, contributing to business travel and economic diversification. Furthermore, Saudi Eksab and BTG Pactual signed a framework agreement to establish a Latin America-focused alternative investment platform.
According to publicly available www.zawya.com reporting.
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