Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 23 October 2023 - As Riyadh hosts the seventh edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII), a global convergence for shaping solutions to pressing global challenges, Bain & Company announces its role as a ‘Data and Knowledge Partner’ for the event.
Themed 'The New Compass', this year’s event will be held from 24th to 26th October 2023, and will delve deep into the currents of socioeconomic and geopolitical transformations. Bain & Company Middle East will host an important session at the event. 

Moderating the session on energy transition is Akram Alami, Partner and Middle East Head of Aviation, Utilities, and Sustainability & Responsibility Practices, Bain & Company. 'Scaling Green Technologies from Spark to Flame', aims to pierce the wall of uncertainty that looms over the potential of critical net-zero technologies. The session will take place on the 24th of October at 12:00 p.m. For this session, Akram Alami emphasizes, “Green Technologies are the future, and further technological advancements are critical to enable decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors to create a viable path towards global net-zero. Harnessing this ambition for change, we look forward to discussing during this session how leaders can summon unprecedented levels of investment, cross-sector collaboration and courageous leadership to level-up these critical technologies on a global scale.”

Tom De Waele, Middle East Managing Partner, Bain & Company highlights the significance of undertaking this session in the present landscape: “Sustainability and environmental consciousness have become indispensable considerations for businesses globally. They are no longer transient trends but imperatives for enduring success. Embracing sustainability not only signals a commitment to responsible corporate citizenship but also fosters a more resilient business poised for growth.”
Ahmed Boshnak, Partner and Head of Riyadh office, Bain & Company, remarked, “Recognizing the significance of economic diversification, Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 has spearheaded numerous initiatives in recent years. These initiatives are not only focused on economic diversification but also encompass ambitious sustainability targets.”
The seventh edition of Future Investment Initiative is set to be one of the institution's most influential gatherings, with the conversation surrounding sustainability, AI, green technologies and so much more. It unites a global audience with a collective vision of driving positive change for our future.