Vice President Jessica Alupo Arrives in Riyadh for the Future Investment Initiative (FII9)
Riyadh, October 26, 2025 (SPA) — The Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, Jessica Alupo, arrived in Riyadh today to participate in the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) conference. She was warmly welcomed at King Khalid International Airport by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region, along with a number of other distinguished officials.
As global leaders and heads of state gather in the Saudi capital, the anticipation for FII9 continues to build. This high-profile event, scheduled to open officially on Monday, October 27, is expected to bring together more than 8,000 participants and 650 prominent speakers across 250 sessions. The conference will explore the theme “The Key to Prosperity”, focusing on the intersection of innovation, investment, and sustainable growth.
As of Saturday, four of the 20 heads of state and former heads of state expected to attend have already arrived in Riyadh. Among them are Prime Minister Manuel Cruz of Cuba, Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa of Palestine, Prime Minister Milojko Spajic of Montenegro, and Vice President Alupo. These leaders will engage in thought-provoking discussions and debates that are set to shape the future of global investment strategies.
The FII9 conference, hosted at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center (KAICC), promises to be a landmark gathering of some of the world’s most influential voices in investment, business, and innovation. The conference will address pressing global challenges, including the “Paradox of Innovation,” and how transformative technologies can drive sustainable development and shared prosperity.
A Star-Studded Speaker Lineup
The speaker roster for FII9 reads like a who’s who of the global business and investment community. Keynote addresses and panel discussions will feature Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Chairman of Saudi Aramco & FII Institute; Jamie Dimon, Chairman & CEO of JPMorgan Chase; Jane Fraser, CEO of Citi; Shaoqing Zhang, Executive VP of China Investment Corporation; Sarah Friar, CFO of OpenAI; and Ruth Porat, President & CIO of Alphabet & Google, among many others.
These leaders are expected to provide invaluable insights on how businesses can thrive in an increasingly interconnected and tech-driven world, while also addressing issues related to economic sustainability, social equity, and investment in emerging markets.
Riyadh’s Role as a Global Economic Hub
With its strategic focus on attracting global talent and capital, Riyadh continues to strengthen its position as a leading economic hub. FII9’s role in fostering high-level conversations on investment strategies and innovation reflects the city’s ambition to become a global center for forward-looking economic dialogue.
As the event kicks off, all eyes will be on Riyadh, where the world’s top decision-makers will gather to discuss how transformative technologies and strategic investments can pave the way for a prosperous future.
