Miami: The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute yesterday convened global leaders, investors, and policymakers for the first day of FII PRIORITY Miami 2026, under the theme 'Capital in Motion,' with discussions affirming that in an era of disruption, long-term capital, collaboration, and strategic investment remain the foundations of prosperity. According to Saudi Press Agency, across plenary sessions and closed-door conclaves, participants reflected a shift in mindset away from short-term volatility and toward resilience, national development, and the responsible deployment of technology. Opening the summit, FII Institute Acting CEO and Chairman of the Executive Committee Richard Attias set the tone by emphasizing the need for dialogue and collective action: 'Gatherings like this one are a necessity, because progress does not happen in isolation. It happens when people come together, when ideas meet, when perspectives are shared, and when leaders choose to engage.' He reinforced the role of FII as a platform not just for discussion, but for action: '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.' In the opening conversation with Public Investment Fund (PIF) Governor and FII Institute Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the emphasis was on resilience and long-term investment discipline. He highlighted the strength of Saudi Arabia's economic position and the role of patient capital: '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, but in decades. PIF remains committed to its investments around the world.' The discussion reinforced the role of sovereign investors as anchors of stability in an increasingly uncertain global environment. The flagship Board of Changemakers session focused on how long-term thinking shapes geoeconomics. Speakers emphasized that transformative investmen ts often require patience across generations, not quarters, and that confidence must be maintained through periods of volatility. In discussions on AI and hyperscale partnerships, speakers reflected on the growing role of sovereign capital in shaping the future of technology and human development. A series of invitation-only conclaves brought together senior leaders to address structural shifts in the global economy, including carbon accounting and aviation, and to explore how capital can support decarbonisation while sustaining growth. These discussions reinforced FII Institute's role as a trusted convening platform where dialogue translates into actionable investment strategies. The first day also saw deal activity and announcements demonstrating that capital is already moving at scale. HUMAIN and Turing announced a partnership to build a global AI agent marketplace, accelerating enterprise adoption of advanced AI systems. Patel Family Office and AHQ launched a $1 billion hospitality platform to develo p 50 hotels across Saudi Arabia, supporting business travel and economic diversification. Saudi Eksab and BTG Pactual signed a framework agreement to create a Latin America-focused alternative investment platform. Richard Attias announced plans for a forthcoming Capital in Motion Index, to be launched at FII 10 in October 2026, which will track how capital flows across geographies and sectors.
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