Future Investment Initiative starts in Riyadh today

Logo of Future Investment Initiative (FII)

The eighth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) opens today, Oct 29., and will continue until Oct. 31 at King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.

This year, the FII theme is "Infinite Horizons: Investing Today to Shape Tomorrow."

The event is expected to attract over 5,000 attendees and 500 speakers covering a wide range of topics. With more than 200 sessions, the discussions will cover issues such as economic stability, equitable development, combating climate change, as well as artificial intelligence, innovation, health, and geopolitical issues.

Richard Attias, CEO of FII Institute, stated that this eighth edition will set a new record, with announcements of international deals valued at $28 billion across various sectors, including food, cybersecurity, renewable energy, entertainment, sports, and tourism—not only in Saudi Arabia but also in different countries worldwide.