The 5th Anniversary Future Investment Initiative (FII) kicked off in Riyadh on Tuesday 26th October 2021, with world leaders, global CEOs, investors, and policymakers discussing how best to invest in humanity over the course of the October 26-28 conference held in the Saudi capital.

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, a global non-profit foundation with one agenda: Impact on Humanity, is hosting the 5th Anniversary of FII at King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC). It is taking place under the theme "Invest in Humanity".

In attendance of the opening of FII in Riyadh was HRH Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, along with many world leaders, and industry leaders, guest speakers from industries, such as Member of SABB’s Board and Chair of the Bank’s Board of Directors Mrs Lubna Al Olayan.

The 5th Anniversary edition opened with a live board meeting featuring leading global CEOs, investors, and policymakers discussing how best to invest in humanity. FII discussions will revolve around the investments that will create the greatest benefits for humanity, as multiple sectors witness a renaissance in the post-COVID era. The platform brings together world leaders, experts, innovators, and media in a global forum to explore pioneering solutions addressing society's challenges and propel action towards their realization. The three-day conference will include interactive summits on Investing in Education; Investing in the Metaverse; and Investing in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).

Following the turbulent global experiences of the past two years, climate change, small businesses, youth and women empowerment have emerged as the key areas most in need of investment to better humanity, according to industry leaders, speaking at the opening panel of the fifth edition of Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh. As such, and in order to achieve lasting positive impact in these areas, governments, civic society institutions and private corporations across the globe need to work collectively under a long-term investment strategy and with patience, they agreed.

Following the turbulent global experiences of the past two years, climate change, small businesses, youth and women empowerment have emerged as the key areas most in need of investment to better humanity, according to industry leaders, speaking at the opening panel of the fifth edition of Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh. As such, and in order to achieve lasting positive impact in these areas, governments, civic society institutions and private corporations across the globe need to work collectively under a long-term investment strategy and with patience, they agreed.

Announcements from the FII included the launch of the National Infrastructure Fund. The National Development Fund will be appointing BlackRock as its chosen strategic partner to advise on establishment and the operation of the National Infrastructure Fund. NIF will facilitate increased levels of private sector investments by building on the Kingdom’s strong Public Private Partnership track record and providing a range of financial solutions to de-risk projects and enhance their structures to attract more private capital.