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ROME, Italy, June 19, 2026 – The second and final day of FII Priority Europe 2026 opened with a speech by H.R.H Princess Dr. Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, CEO of the FII Institute, making her first plenary address to the summit since assuming the role.

She called on all participants, governments, investors and business leaders alike, to treat the frameworks and roadmaps developed across two days in Rome as commitments to turn capital into action, and action into impact.

INNOVATION HELD HOSTAGE: THE COST OF REGULATORY DELAY

Travis Kalanick, CEO of Atoms and founder of Uber, took part in a fireside conversation on autonomous systems and Europe’s capacity to become a builder, rather than a rule-taker, in the next era of technology.

Drawing on direct experience of deploying transformative technology across dozens of regulatory environments, Kalanick argued that Europe’s instinct to regulate first and deploy later has a cost:

“When the regulatory process becomes the outcome, something that is genuinely good for people can roll out a decade late. That is how innovation gets delayed even when the benefits are already clear.” – Travis Kalanick, CEO, Atoms

The session highlighted the wider tension running through the summit: Europe’s strengths in standards, trust and rule-making are also, if misapplied, the mechanism by which it cedes ground to faster-moving competitors in the United States and China.

TRUTH, TRUST AND CAPITAL: THE INSTITUTIONAL FOUNDATION OF INVESTABILITY

In a session moderated by Cécilia Attias, The Most Excellent Cayetana Álvarez de Toledo, 15th Marchioness of Casa Fuerte and Member of the Spanish Parliament for Madrid, drew a direct line between institutional quality and the flow of long-term capital, warning that structural reforms are hollow without genuine independence in enforcement.

“As Acemoglu’s Nobel Prize idea showed, it’s not geography, it’s not culture. Institutions are crucial. You can have low taxes, but captured courts. You can have better regulation, but no independent enforcement. That’s not good enough.” – The Most Excellent Cayetana Álvarez de Toledo, 15th Marchioness of Casa Fuerte, Member of the Spanish Parliament for Madrid

REIMAGINING SECURITY: ALLIANCE, SOVEREIGNTY AND THE DEFENCE BUILD-OUT

With the EU’s ReArm Europe plan mobilizing €800 billion through 2029, the summit addressed what it takes to convert spending commitments into capability. Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, rejected the false choice between sovereignty and alliance:

“Sovereignty and cooperation are not contradictory concepts. Together, allies achieve a level of security that none could achieve alone. NATO demonstrates every day how partnership strengthens rather than diminishes national sovereignty.” – Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee

In a follow-on discussion Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto added the industrial imperative:

“The biggest enemy of every industry is time. European industry does not have many years to renovate itself, and the goal now, especially in defense, must be to speed up the journey from prototypization to production.” – The Rt. Hon. Guido Crosetto, Minister of Defense, Republic of Italy

SOVEREIGN AI: FROM ASPIRATION TO CONTROL OF THE FULL STACK

Aidan Gomez, CEO and Co-Founder of Cohere, explained that AI sovereignty requires moving beyond regulation to the ownership of underlying infrastructure:

“Countries need capabilities that no one else can mess with, see the data inside of, or switch off at will. That is what true AI sovereignty means.” – Aidan Gomez, CEO & Co-Founder, Cohere

Europe, generating 18% of global GDP while capturing only a fraction of global AI investment, must treat chips, compute, energy and data infrastructure as critical national assets on a par with power grids and transport networks.

EUROPE 2030: A NEW GROWTH STORY

FII Priority Europe closed with four former heads of state delivering an optimistic verdict on Europe’s prospects. Richard Attias said: “Europe prospered under an implicit bargain of American security, Russian energy, Chinese markets. That model is over. What replaces it?”

The panel offered a prescription: fix the energy market at European level, redefine competition policy to allow globally scaled companies to form, redirect defense spending into dual-use research rather than bureaucracy, and stop producing roadmaps that never reach implementation.

Former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said: “If we lose opportunities again, the future of Europe will look very similar to the future of museums. I prefer to have the future on my side.”

The message from Rome to the world was that Europe has the talent, the values and the tools, what it needs now is the will to act.

A SUMMIT THAT PRODUCED ANSWERS, NOT JUST QUESTIONS

Across two days, FII Priority Europe 2026 clarified some prescriptions for the future success of the continent: compress defense procurement timelines, control the full AI stack, anchor investment in independent institutions, and ensure regulation becomes an enabler for success.

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Summit convenes global finance, industry and government leaders to mobilize capital, restore ambition and build Europe’s strategic autonomy.

ROME, Italy, June 18, 2026 – The first day of FII PRIORITY Europe 2026 concluded today at the Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria, bringing together heads of state, sovereign wealth funds, global bank chiefs and industry leaders in a conversation about the future of European growth. Hosted by the FII Institute under the chairmanship of H.E. Yasir O. Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, the summit drew senior participants from across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas to address the continent’s most pressing economic, technological and geopolitical challenges.

Opening proceedings, Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee of FII Institute, Founder and Chairman of Richard Attias & Associates, set a tone of qualified optimism, acknowledging the headwinds facing the continent while insisting that decline is a choice, not a destiny.

Richard Attias also welcomed Her Royal Highness Princess Dr Maha bint Mishari Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as the new Chief Executive Officer of FII Institute, describing her appointment as the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the organization.

In a special address, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni framed the summit’s ambitions in explicitly strategic terms, arguing that Europe must move well beyond its role as a commercial and regulatory platform:

“We need strategic autonomy, industrial capacity, technological sovereignty, and financial power.” – Giorgia Meloni, President of the Council of Ministers, Italy.

Rome’s Mayor Roberto Gualtieri welcomed delegates by highlighting the city’s own transformation as a microcosm of Europe’s wider potential, pointing to major programs in urban regeneration, quantum computing and artificial intelligence:

“Europe has the potential to attract public and private investment, not only in infrastructure, but also in sustainability and innovation. Rome is proud to be a place where millions of tourists come every year, but also a hub of technology.” – Roberto Gualtieri, Mayor of Rome

MAJOR INVESTMENT COMMITMENTS AND A BILATERAL AGENDA

A focus of Day 1 was the depth of capital available to flow into Europe if the right conditions are created. H.E. Yasir O. Al-Rumayyan, Governor of PIF, Chairman of FII Institute, and Chairman of Saudi Aramco, revealed the scale of Saudi Arabia’s investment appetite for the continent.

Having already deployed approximately €98 billion across Europe and the UK since 2017 generating around €70 billion in GDP contribution and some 160,000 jobs the PIF Governor said that his fund will present 140 opportunities that can benefit European partners to the tune of approximately €10.4 billion through 2030.

AN INVESTMENT SUPERCYCLE WITHIN REACH

The summit’s Board of Changemakers session, bringing together senior figures from Goldman Sachs, UniCredit, Julius Baer Group and BYD, delivered a frank assessment of where Europe stands and what it must do. The panel was unanimous that Europe is at an inflection point, not a cliff edge, and that the window to act remains open:

“This is an exciting moment for the world and an exciting moment for Europe right now. We are still on the cusp of what we think is an incredible investment super cycle driven by what is going on with AI.” — Anthony Gutman, Global Co-Head of Investment Banking, Goldman Sachs

Sir Noel Quinn, Chair of Julius Baer Group drew on his experience leading a global banking group through its own transformation:

“Europe needs a mindset shift from a global holding company to a global operating company, with coordinated action creating a unified, agile market where investors know they can operate efficiently across the trade bloc.” — Sir Noel Quinn, Chair, Julius Baer Group

Panelists were candid about the obstacles. Regulatory fragmentation, high energy costs, restrictive labor frameworks and a persistent gap between policy ambition and execution were all cited as barriers to the kind of capital deployment Europe needs.

Yet the overriding message was that the tools for recovery exist: the talent, the research base, the industrial heritage, and now with AI, defense investment and energy transition the catalyst.

GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS: A CALL FOR CONCERTED ACTION

Across every session, a consistent theme emerged: neither government nor business can deliver Europe’s renewal alone. The urgency of developing sovereign capability in technology, energy and defense was a thread that ran through discussions, reflecting the geopolitical realities of 2026.

FII PRIORITY Europe continues tomorrow with further plenary sessions, roundtables and bilateral engagements.

SIGNING CEREMONIES

Today’s signing ceremonies highlighted new partnerships across construction technology, carbon removal, and digital infrastructure. Redcon International and Saudi ConTech signed an agreement to accelerate the use of construction technology. The signing between Red Sea Global and Sequest will support the deployment of durable carbon removal technology in the tourist destination through access to land for a pilot project. ACWA and Telecom Italia Sparkle will explore cooperation on power and data transmission infrastructure.

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About FII Institute

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RIYADH, April 16, 2026 – The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda, impact on humanity, extends its gratitude to the distinguished partners supporting FII PRIORITY Europe 2026, taking place in Rome from June 17–19, 2026.

The Summit will bring together influential voices from Europe and around the world to explore how capital, policy, and innovation can strengthen resilience, productivity, and sustainable growth in a rapidly changing global economy.

Founding and Vision Partners

FII Institute acknowledges the continued support of its Founding Partner, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, whose long-term commitment enables the Institute to advance its mission of driving impact on humanity.

The Institute further recognizes its Vision Partners, the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia, Aramco, and ADES Holding, for their active leadership in shaping meaningful engagement across sectors and regions.

Summit Support Partners

The Institute extends its appreciation to Cerved as a Summit Support Partner. A leading Italian business information and analytics group, Cerved supports informed decision-making across credit, risk, and investment, including through data-driven insights on business resilience and economic security.

The Institute also thanks The Fashion Commission as a Summit Support Partner. The Fashion Commission supports the growth of Saudi Arabia’s fashion sector, advancing creativity, sustainability, and cultural identity on the global stage through initiatives that showcase Saudi talent and expand the sector’s global reach.

The Institute further recognizes Fondo Strategico Italiano (FSI) as a Summit Support Partner. FSI is Europe’s largest private equity investor dedicated to a single country — Italy — and the country’s leading strategic private capital platform, acting as a systemic investor and an institutional reference point for international capital seeking access to the Italian private market.

Strategic Partners

In addition, the Institute values the contributions of its Strategic Partners, whose expertise and collaboration enrich the Summit’s dialogue and outcomes: Acwa, ALAT, Arabian Dyar, Barclays, Bombardier, Brookfield, Diriyah, EFG Hermes, Elm, Emaar, Expo 2030 Riyadh Company, Franklin Templeton, GFH, Guggenheim Investments, HSBC, HUMAIN, JD.com, KAFD, King Salman International Airport, Maaden, MARA, Minerva Foods, Mizuho, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), NEOM, New Murabba, Premium Residency, Red Sea Global, Riyad Bank, Riyadh Air, ROSHN Group, Royal Commission for AlUla, SABIC, Sanabil Investments, Saudi Energy (SE), SMBC, SNB, SoftBank Vision Fund, Soudah Development, Standard Chartered, State Street, stc group, VCM, Visa, and Vision Invest. Their partnership reinforces the Institute’s efforts to catalyze investment, foster innovation, and promote sustainable solutions.

Together, these partners help advance impact-driven initiatives and cross-border collaboration, ensuring that FII Institute continues to illuminate pathways for sustainable growth, strategic resilience, and shared prosperity across Europe and around the globe.

Confirmed speakers from FII Institute partner organizations at FII PRIORITY Europe include:

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Rome, Italy, June 15, 2026 – The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute today announced the launch of its latest report, Artificial Intelligence for Climate Risk Prediction and Adaptation. The report, authored by Thomas Chandler, PhD; Richard Hendra, PhD; Joshua L. DeVincenzo, EdD; and Shuyang Huang, MS, examines how artificial intelligence can help governments, emergency managers, investors, and communities better anticipate, prepare for, and respond to climate-related disasters.

The report will be launched in connection with FII PRIORITY Europe 2026, taking place in Rome from June 17–19, 2026, under the theme “Europe Reimagined: Capital, Sovereignty & Strategic Autonomy.” The Summit will convene global leaders across investment, policy, technology, energy, and industry to examine how capital can strengthen resilience, competitiveness, and long-term growth.

The report points to the scale of the challenge facing governments, insurers, infrastructure operators, and communities, citing Munich Re data showing that global natural catastrophe losses reached approximately US$320 billion in 2024, including US$140 billion in insured losses.

The report highlights how AI can support climate risk prediction through faster forecasting, early warning systems, damage assessment, resource allocation, and real-time emergency coordination. It also warns that AI tools will only deliver real impact if they are trusted, explainable, locally relevant, and supported by strong data systems.

Key takeaways from the report include:

“AI has the potential to transform how societies predict, prepare for, and respond to climate risk, but technology alone is not enough,” said Dr. Thomas Chandler, one of the report’s authors. “The real test is whether AI can be integrated into institutions, trusted by communities, and used to reduce vulnerability before disasters occur.”

Dr. Chandler will join leaders and experts at FII PRIORITY Europe 2026 in Rome, where climate resilience, AI, data infrastructure, capital allocation, and strategic autonomy will be part of the wider conversation on Europe’s future competitiveness.

The report argues that effective AI-enabled climate adaptation depends on cooperation between governments, investors, technology companies, emergency managers, and local communities. It calls for greater investment in open and interoperable data systems, AI literacy, public-private partnerships, and tools that keep human judgment at the center of emergency decision-making.

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Please send any interview requests for Dr. Thomas Chandler, to tec11@columbia.edu

About the FII Institute

The FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Through its THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT pillars, the Institute fosters great ideas, empowers innovators, and invests in scalable solutions across critical sectors, including AI and robotics, sustainability, healthcare, and education.

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 10, 2026 — The Board of Trustees of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Her Royal Highness Princess Dr. Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as Chief Executive Officer of FII Institute.

HRH Dr. Maha brings an exceptional track record of leadership spanning healthcare, higher education, research, institutional advancement, and international engagement. Throughout her distinguished career, she has played a pivotal role in building global partnerships, advancing innovation, fostering talent development, and promoting Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on the world stage. Most recently, she served as Vice President of External Relations & Advancement at Alfaisal University, where she helped transform the institution into one of the Kingdom’s leading centers of excellence.

In her new role, HRH Dr. Maha will lead the next chapter of growth and global impact for the FII Institute, further strengthening its mission to empower leaders, investors, innovators, and policymakers to address humanity’s most pressing challenges through investment, collaboration, and action.

Commenting on the appointment, H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, FII Institute, and the Governor of PIF, said: “HRH Dr. Maha Al Saud brings a rare combination of leadership, vision, and global perspective that will be instrumental in advancing the FII Institute’s mission. Her distinguished career reflects a deep commitment to education, innovation, and societal progress. As the Institute enters its next chapter of growth and global impact, I am confident that under her leadership and working closely with Richard Attias as Chairman of the Executive Committee, FII Institute will continue to strengthen its role as a catalyst for investment, ideas, and solutions that serve humanity.”

HRH Princess Dr. Maha Al Saud, CEO of FII Institute said: “It is a privilege to join the FII Institute at such an important moment in its journey. The Institute has become a globally recognized platform for dialogue, innovation, and investment. I look forward to working with the Board of Trustees, the Executive Committee, our partners, and our talented team to further advance our mission and create meaningful impact for future generations.”

Her Royal Highness will deliver the opening remarks on Day 2 of the FII PRIORITY Europe Summit on June 19 in Rome, Italy.

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About the FII Institute

The FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Through its THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT pillars, the Institute fosters great ideas, empowers innovators, and invests in scalable solutions across critical sectors, including AI and robotics, sustainability, healthcare, and education.

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Collaborative whitepaper “Silent Systems, Loud Burden” establishes the conceptual foundation for a forthcoming Preventive Health Readiness Index to be unveiled at FII10 in Riyadh in October 2026

Riyadh, 4 June 2026 — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) and the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda; Impact on Humanity, have jointly published Silent Systems, Loud Burden: Why We Are Building a Preventive Health Readiness Index — and Why It is Important for Investors and Policymakers, a new whitepaper report that introduces a conceptual framework for measuring how prepared countries and health systems are to prevent future health burdens before they emerge.

Developed by FTI Consulting’s global Healthcare team within the firm’s Strategy & Transformation segment in collaboration with FII Institute, the report explores one of the most significant challenges facing healthcare systems globally: the persistent imbalance between investment in prevention and spending on treatment and crisis response. Despite growing evidence demonstrating the long-term value of preventive health measures, health systems worldwide continue to allocate the vast majority of resources to reactive care. The report argues that a lack of consistent and comparable measurement has made it difficult for policymakers, investors and health system leaders to assess readiness, identify gaps and prioritise action.

“Healthcare systems around the world face growing pressure from rising chronic disease burdens, evolving public health threats and increasing fiscal constraints,” said Oussama Nicolas, Head of Healthcare, Middle East, Strategy & Transformation at FTI Consulting. “Yet despite broad recognition that prevention delivers better long-term outcomes, there remains no consistent way to assess whether countries are truly equipped to prevent future health burdens. This report is an important first step toward addressing that gap. By establishing a common framework for preventive health readiness, we hope to support more informed decision-making, more targeted investment and ultimately more resilient health systems.”

The report proposes a structured approach to understanding preventive health readiness, examining the policy, funding, data, digital, access and capacity enablers required to support effective prevention across a range of health threats, including non-communicable diseases, infectious diseases and injuries. It is intended to provide a foundation for future dialogue among policymakers, investors, healthcare leaders and researchers on how prevention can be measured, strengthened and prioritised.

“This report reflects the strength of the collaboration between FTI Consulting and FII Institute and our shared commitment to advancing ideas that create meaningful impact,” said Antoine Nasr, Head of FTI Consulting Middle East and Head of Strategy & Transformation, Middle East “By bringing together FTI Consulting’s healthcare and strategy expertise with FII Institute’s global platform and focus on the future of humanity, we are helping to drive an important conversation about how health systems can become more proactive, resilient and sustainable.”

This publication serves as a precursor to the launch of the Preventive Health Readiness Index, which FTI Consulting and FII Institute are developing as a practical tool to assess preventive health capabilities across countries and health systems, with key findings and insights showcased during the 10th edition of FII Institute’s flagship conference FII10, taking place in Riyadh in October 26 to 292026.

The report also aligns with FII Institute’s broader Healthy Humanity agenda, which identifies prevention as a critical pillar in improving long-term health outcomes, economic resilience and societal wellbeing. October’s Preventive Health Readiness Index is expected to provide governments, investors, healthcare organisations and international institutions with a structured and comparable assessment of preventive health capabilities, helping to identify opportunities for targeted intervention, investment and system improvement.

To read the full report, click here.  

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About the FII Institute

The FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Through its THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT pillars, the Institute fosters great ideas, empowers innovators, and invests in scalable solutions across critical sectors, including AI and robotics, sustainability, healthcare, and education.

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In Rome, Europe takes center stage at an international summit to rethink the continent’s sovereignty, capital and strategic autonomy

Rome, Italy, May 11, 2026 – The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda, Impact on Humanity, today unveiled the first wave of headline speakers and the strategic agenda for FII PRIORITY Europe 2026, taking place June 17–19, 2026, at the Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, in Rome.

Under the theme “Europe Reimagined: Capital, Sovereignty & Strategic Autonomy”, the summit will convene global investors, policymakers, innovators, and business leaders to examine how capital can strengthen Europe’s long-term competitiveness across energy, technology, security, finance, and industrial transformation.

“Europe is entering a decisive period where competitiveness, resilience, and strategic autonomy will increasingly depend on how effectively capital is mobilized across industries, technologies, and infrastructure,” said Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of FII Institute. “FII PRIORITY Europe is designed to bring together global leaders and investors to examine not only Europe’s challenges, but also the significant opportunities emerging across energy, AI, manufacturing, finance, and sustainable growth.”

Among the leading discussions on the agenda are:

The summit will convene a confirmed group of global leaders and decision-makers, including:

Together, these speakers reflect the summit’s focus on Europe’s next growth chapter: mobilizing capital, strengthening strategic industries, securing digital and energy infrastructure, and connecting Europe’s public and private sectors with global markets.

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About the FII Institute

The FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Through its THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT pillars, the Institute fosters great ideas, empowers innovators, and invests in scalable solutions across critical sectors, including AI and robotics, sustainability, healthcare, and education.

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[Riyadh – 22 April 2026] – Collective action platform Wave, powered by the Future Investment Initiative Institute is excited to announce that its data platform Ocean Central – oceancentral.org – has won a trophy in the annual awards that recognize the best of the internet.

Ocean Central, developed by Ode Partners, won The Webby People’s Voice Award in the Websites & Mobile Sites, Sustainability & Environment category, reflecting its efforts to track and advance Wave’s goal of ocean regeneration within a human generation.

Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Founder of Wave, said: “We’re delighted to be recognized for our work on Ocean Central.

“To achieve ocean regeneration within a human generation, it is imperative that we act on dependable data and transform insight into action. If we all come together, Ocean Central can offer a roadmap to protect and restore marine ecosystems.”

Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards, now in its 30th year, is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet. With more than 13,000 pieces of work submitted from over 70 countries, and over 4.6 million votes cast by 940,00-plus people in this year’s Webby Awards, Ocean Central’s win is a significant accomplishment.

Ocean Central is modelled around the study co-authored by Wave Chief Scientist Professor Carlos Duarte entitled “Rebuilding Marine Life”. The study lays out a high-level roadmap of how the ocean can be regenerated within a human generation if collective action is taken in specific areas.

Using an unprecedented depth of data, geospatial visualizations, and contextual information, Ocean Central tracks ocean health, while providing actionable insights for positive interventions.

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About Wave

Founded by HRH Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Wave is a Collective Action Platform dedicated to restoring a thriving ocean by 2050. Powered by the Future Investment Initiative, Wave delivers impactful interventions across the foundational pillars of Engagement, Insights, Sectorial Activation, and Innovation, in order to achieve its objectives.

For more information, visit thewave.global and data platform oceancentral.org. Get in touch at info@thewave.global.

Riyadh, April 14, 2026 – The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda, Impact on Humanity, today announced FII PRIORITY Europe Summit, taking place June 17–19, 2026, in Rome, Italy, as global leaders gather to confront a defining question for the continent’s future: how capital can secure Europe’s competitiveness, resilience, and strategic autonomy in a rapidly changing world.

Under the theme “Europe Reimagined: Capital, Sovereignty & Strategic Autonomy,” FII PRIORITY Europe 2026 will bring together policymakers, investors, innovators, and decision-makers to examine how capital, industrial policy, and cross-border collaboration can strengthen Europe’s long-term position across energy, technology, security, and finance.

The Summit comes at a key moment as Europe moves from crisis management to long-term reinvention. As the continent enters a decisive chapter, the question is no longer whether Europe must adapt, but how it can lead. With euro area growth projected at around 1.2% in 2026, FII PRIORITY Europe will focus on how patient private capital, smarter policy frameworks, and strategic investment can unlock higher productivity, resilient supply chains, and a stronger industrial base.

Core topics at the Summit will include:

The three-day program will feature plenary sessions, labs, conclaves, networking breakfasts, bilateral meetings, and partner dinners designed to foster high-level exchange and real-world outcomes. Building on the legacy of FII Institute’s flagship annual conference in Riyadh, FII PRIORITY Summits are designed as engines of actionable change in influential cities around the world.

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The conversation around big opportunities often starts with size, speed or valuation. But in many cases, the real challenge begins later, when the question is no longer what is possible, but what can actually be delivered.

That was one of the threads connecting two very different panel discussions on the afternoon of Day 2 at FII PRIORITY Miami 2026. One focused on co-investments in private markets. The other explored physical AI and simulation. The sectors were different, but both discussions pointed in the same direction: scale is still attractive, but making it work is becoming more demanding.

In the co-investment session, the emphasis was not so much on the appeal of larger deals as on what it takes to participate in them well. Rishi Kapoor, Vice-Chairman & CIO of Investcorp, described co-investments as “a much more programmatic vehicle,” reflecting how far the market has moved beyond selective, ad hoc participation. Henry Zhang, President & Managing Partner of Hermitage Capital, captured the pressure that comes with that shift when he said, “Timeline is a few days, right?” The point was not simply that opportunities are bigger, but that acting on them now requires speed, structure and the capacity to make decisions under tighter timeframes.

That broader question of execution is also reflected in FII Institute’s report Public-Private Partnerships: Financing the Future, which argues that delivering large-scale projects is not just a matter of capital, but of coordination — “a translation exercise between two worlds” with different views of risk, success and accountability. In that sense, the ability to align incentives, timelines and expectations becomes as critical as access to capital itself.

From capital to infrastructure

The second panel approached that same pressure from the technology side. Here, the question was not how to allocate capital, but how to bring AI into real-world use. Jim Keller, CEO of Tenstorrent, said, “We see an opportunity to really lower the cost of AI,” pointing to the importance of infrastructure that is more accessible and easier to work with. Dr. Raquel Urtasun, CEO & Founder of Waabi, focused on what that looks like in autonomous systems, stressing that “simulation is an absolute must” when AI has to be trained and validated before operating in the real world. Her reference to long-haul trucking in North America as a “trillion dollar market” underlined the scale of what is at stake when that process works.

FII Institute’s report Digital Assets and Tokenized Finance reinforces that point, noting that “the physical backbone of digital infrastructure is becoming increasingly strategic” as demand for compute continues to rise. Citing International Energy Agency data, the report highlights that global data center electricity consumption could increase significantly by the end of the decade — a reminder that scaling AI is not only a software challenge, but a physical one.

Taken together, the two discussions suggested something simple but important: in both finance and AI, the opportunity may be large, but delivering on it is becoming the harder part.

Produced by: FII Institute’s Editorial Team

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