Future Investment Initiative unveils priority summit program

Riyadh : As humanity faces a multitude of global challenges, the Future Investment Initiative (FII) is proud to announce the program for its highly anticipated Priority Summit. Taking place on Day 2 of the 7th Edition of FII in Riyadh, this summit aims to address pressing concerns and pave the way for a brighter future that encompasses sustainability and inclusivity.

The Priority Summit will kick off with an Introduction to the Priority Compass at 3:15 PM. Richard Attias, CEO of FII Institute, and Julie Sweet, Chair and CEO of Accenture, will unveil this innovative tool that identifies humanity's highest priorities in today's world.

One key focus area during the summit will be AI for Humanity. From breaking boundaries to reshaping traditional paradigms, Peter H. Diamandis (Founder & Executive Chairman of XPRIZE Foundation), Michael Kratsios (Managing Director of Scale AI), Emad Mostaque (Founder & CEO of Stability AI), and H.E. Paula Ingabire (Minister of ICT and Innovation for the Government of Rwanda) will shed light on equitable AI development through their insights during Part I.

Richard Attias will then engage in a conversation with one renowned entrepreneur during Part II: Impact Visionaries. This session explores how startups are shaping our future by embracing shared values that aim for a brighter tomorrow.

Intelligent Urbanization takes center stage during Part III as Nadhmi Al-Nasr (CEO of NEOM), Patrice Caine (Chairman & CEO of Thales Group), Andrew Macdonald (Senior Vice President at Uber), and Nik Gowing (Founder & Co-Director for Think the Unthinkable) discuss the convergence of sustainability, innovation, and environmental sensitivity in shaping future cities.

The pursuit of longevity will be explored during Part IV: Longevity Now! Moderated by Dr. Mehmet Oz (Host of Dr. Oz), this panel featuring esteemed experts such as Dr. Gerald Chan (Co-Founder of Morningside Group) and Sergey Young (Founder of Longevity Vision Fund) will delve into the opportunities and challenges that arise from our quest for longer lives.

Culture and arts' role in driving economic growth will be analyzed during Part V. Amr AlMadani (CEO of the Royal Commission for AlUla), Charles Stewart (CEO of Sotheby's), Burak Çakmak (CEO of Fashion Commission Ministry of Culture), and Sir Martin Sorrell (Executive Chairman of S4 Capital Group) will explore how culture and heritage can promote stability while fostering economic prosperity.

Part VI: Leading Generation Alpha focuses on empowering the next generation through innovation, equity, and education. Dr. Badr Al Badr (CEO of Misk Foundation) will deliver introductory remarks followed by a panel discussion with Andy Bird (CEO of Pearson), Kelly Clements (Deputy High Commissioner at UNHCR), and Eugene Willemsen (CEO, Africa, Middle East & South Asia at PepsiCo).

Finally, Tony O. Elumelu (Chairman UBA Group; Founder Tony Elumelu Foundation) joins Richard Attias to discuss how Africapitalism can drive inclusive growth across Africa during Part VII.

The FII Priority Summit promises to be an enlightening event that addresses global concerns while paving the way for a sustainable future filled with inclusivity.