HKEX is pleased to be partnering with the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute and the HKSAR Government to host the inaugural FII PRIORITY Summit in Hong Kong, at HKEX Connect Hall.
This two-day summit has gathered over 100 world-renowned industry leaders, government officials, academics, and other special guests as speakers to discuss the key priorities in today's quickly changing social, economic, and geopolitical landscape. The event has attracted over 1,000 attendees from around the world, including representatives from the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
A gong-strike ceremony was held today (Thursday) to celebrate the first FII PRIORITY summit to be held in Asia, with the presence of officiating guests, including HE Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the FII Institute; Richard Attias, Chief Executive Officer of FII Institute; John Lee, Hong Kong Chief Executive; Paul Chan, Hong Kong Financial Secretary; Laura M Cha, HKEX Chairman and Nicolas Aguzin, HKEX Chief Executive Officer.
HKEX Chairman, Laura M Cha, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with the FII Institute and the HKSAR Government to bring this prestigious international conference to Asia for the first time. Held in HKEX Connect Hall, this conference is all about connecting geographies, ideas and people. At HKEX, we believe that the world needs connectivity now more than ever and through this event we look forward to forging even stronger ties between the Middle East, Mainland China, Hong Kong and internationally. It is only by working together that we can advance and solve the most pressing challenges of our generation."
HKEX Chief Executive Officer, Nicolas Aguzin, said: “Set against today's complex macro backdrop, it is crucial that we continue to strengthen the channels that support global connectivity. As operator of Asia’s most vibrant international markets, HKEX is committed to connecting capital with opportunities. Bringing the FII PRIORITY summit to Hong Kong, in collaboration with our partners, is part of our ongoing efforts to promote dialogue and enhance global connectivity, particularly in respect of the economic and investment corridor between Asia and the Middle East. FII PRIORITY Asia shares our values and vision to connect, promote and progress our markets and the communities they support for the prosperity of all, and we look forward to welcoming all the distinguished guests and VIPs from around the region and the globe to this meaningful event.”
Sustainability is a key focus of the FII PRIORITY summit in Hong Kong. The emissions generated by the summit will be offset by the purchase of carbon credits by the FII Institute and HKEX, on HKEX’s Core Climate platform.
