The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has concluded FII PRIORITY Miami 2026 with discussions centered on how global economic disruption is reshaping investment strategies and capital deployment in real time.
Across plenary sessions, speakers at FII PRIORITY Miami 2026 addressed shifting market dynamics, investment strategy, and economic direction, highlighting geopolitical instability, energy volatility, supply chain fragmentation, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence.
The FII PRIORITY Miami 2026 summit placed significant emphasis on green urban development, positioning cities as long-term integrated investment platforms. New Murabba CEO Michael Dyke said that they are not just creating a collection of assets but building a place where people genuinely want to live, work, and play, fundamentally changing how urban development is perceived.
In the session ‘Redefining Asset Management Amid Constant Change’, speakers outlined how technology, scale, and structural shifts are transforming the industry. State Street Investment Management President and CEO Yie-Hsin Hung commented that AI enables mass customization at scale at much lower cost, adding that companies capable of harnessing these technologies to build sustainable advantage and compound value over time are the ones that will endure.
During the panel on the ‘World Economic Outlook’, 26North Founder Josh Harris cautioned investors about rising volatility. He pointed out that in today’s environment, investors have to move very slowly, remain focused on high-quality assets, and be ready with capital, as the market is entering a period where volatility is rising significantly after years of stability.
Discussions on aerospace at FII PRIORITY Miami 2026 identified the sector as a major growth driver linked to industrial policy and global supply chains. Bombardier President and CEO Éric Martel noted that commercial aviation demand is projected to double over the next 20 years, reshaping supply chains, capital flows, and industrial priorities.
Major discussion themes at FII PRIORITY Miami 2026
A recurring theme throughout the summit was the evolving definition of national investment attractiveness, with capital increasingly directed toward markets demonstrating policy clarity, regulatory stability, scalable execution capability, and alignment between public and private sectors.
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The race for critical minerals emerged as a central issue for the global economy, underpinning energy transition efforts, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and industrial expansion.
Speakers also examined the impact of geopolitical disruptions on global industries. A session titled ‘Which Compute Hubs Will Win the Next Wave of AI?’ explored global competition in AI infrastructure, focusing on the convergence of energy resources, data capacity, and sovereign ambitions in shaping future economic hubs.
In ‘Building a Worldwide Mythology, Not Just a Blockbuster’, Mythos Studios Founding Partner David Maisel highlighted the growing importance of developing long-term intellectual property and cultural franchises that extend across markets and platforms.
The FII PRIORITY Miami 2026 summit concluded with FIFA President Gianni Infantino discussing ‘the biggest show on earth,’ the FIFA World Cup, outlining its economic, cultural, and social impact. He was joined on stage by football legend Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima.
