The FFI Miami Priority Summit concluded with in-depth discussions on how disruptive shifts are reshaping today's global economic landscape, and how capital is adapting and innovating to keep pace.<During plenary sessions, speakers provided insights on markets, investment strategies and economic direction, touching on geopolitical instability, energy volatility, supply chain disruption, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence.
Discussions on green urban development
The summit featured discussions focused on green urban development, with speakers reconceptualizing cities as long-term, integrated investment platforms. “We're not just building a bunch of buildings,” said Michael Dyke, CEO of New Square: “We're not just creating a collection of assets, we're building a place where people really want to live, work and play, which is fundamentally changing the way we think about urban development.”
In a session titled “Redefining Asset Management Amidst Constant Change,” attendees heard how technology, scale and structural shifts in the market are reshaping the industry, with State Street Investment Management President and CEO Yee Hsin Hong saying: “AI enables mass customization at scale and at a much lower cost, and ultimately, it is the companies that can harness these technologies to build sustainable advantage and cumulative value over time that will survive.”
Global Economic Outlook
In a panel discussion on “Global Economic Outlook,” 26North founder Josh Harris said: “In today's environment, you have to move very slowly, focus on high-quality assets, and provide ready capital because we are at the beginning of a period that will see volatility skyrocket after years of stability.”
Space panelists highlighted the sector as a strategic growth engine linked to industrial policy and global supply chains, with Bombardier President and CEO Eric Martell saying: “Demand for commercial aviation is expected to double over the next 20 years, which will reshape supply chains, capital flows and industrial priorities.”
At the “Global Economic Outlook” panel discussion, the theme of “Global Economic Prospects” was “Global Economic Prospects.”
Space panelists highlighted the sector as a strategic growth engine linked to industrial policy and global supply chains.<A recurring theme across the sessions was how investors are re-evaluating the concept of investing in countries, with capital increasingly flowing towards markets that demonstrate policy clarity, regulatory stability, the ability to execute at scale, and alignment between public and private sector priorities.
The race for critical metals was raised as a vital issue for the global economy, being the backbone of the energy transition, AI infrastructure, and industrial growth.
Summit speakers provided first-hand insights into how geopolitical disruption is reshaping global industries, with the head of the “Cruises are highly dependent on the cost of fuel, and that makes a big difference.”
The session “Which Computing Centers Will Win in the Next AI Wave?” discussed the global race to dominate AI infrastructure and industrial growth. The global race for control of AI infrastructure, highlighting how energy, data and sovereign ambitions are coming together to define the next centers of economic power.
In “Building a Global Legend, Not Just a Successful Product,” Mythos Studios Co-Founder David Maisel revealed how long-term value creation is increasingly tied to the ability to build sustainable intellectual property and cultural chains that cross markets and platforms.The sessions concluded with FIFA President Gianni Infantino talking about “the biggest show on earth”, the World Cup, and explaining the economic, cultural and humanitarian impact of the world's most popular game, before calling to the stage soccer legend Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima.
The sessions concluded with FIFA President Gianni Infantino talking about the “biggest show on earth”, the World Cup.
