Anchor Bret Baier hosted, and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) served as the presenting partner.
PIF’s Fahad Alsaif opened the program, highlighting why the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is doubling down on U.S. investment—especially in fast-growing Miami. HRH Ambassador Reema Bandar Al-Saud echoed this, calling Miami “the new heartbeat of America” and praising the city’s business-friendly spirit and unrivaled “human capital.”
2025 Nobel Peace Prize recipient María Corina Machado addressed the audience remotely, sharing powerful reflections on Venezuela’s ongoing transition toward democracy.
Entrepreneur Adam Neumann praised Miami’s defining strength—community—while Tony Robbins ignited the crowd with predictions that the next five years will bring humanity’s most transformative changes yet.
The President of the United States keynote reflected on global leadership and America’s role in fostering peace. Ken Griffin followed, emphasizing education as the gateway to the American Dream.
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali urged humility and active listening, while FIFA President Gianni Infantino championed sport as a unifying force, noting FIFA’s presence in “211 countries—more than the United Nations.”
Soccer legend Lionel Messi, now a proud Miamian, closed the day to roaring applause, speaking to fans in his native Spanish tongue.
Jamie Dimon offered insights drawn from stewarding JPMorgan’s $4.5 trillion institution. Steve Witkoff shared remarkable stories from his peace-focused work in the Middle East, and Serena Williams captivated the audience with her evolution from tennis icon to venture investor.
Argentinian President Javier Milei received one of the loudest standing ovations of the summit—especially from Miami’s passionate and sizable Argentine community.
Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos spoke about the necessity of curiosity in invention—“you have to be a wanderer”—and discussed humanity’s future in space, the importance of protecting Earth, and his belief that we must strive for harmony.
The America Business Forum also hosted the exclusive Power 100, uniting a curated group of the world’s most influential leaders. True to Miami’s signature flair, the closing festivities welcomed 1,000 VIP guests to the Faena Forum for a night of celebration and connection.
Mayor Suarez summed up the
city’s growing global significance:
“This is a really great prelude to
2026, when we host the World Cup and the G20 Summit.”
For those who missed the spectacle—or want to relive it—the full two-day summit is available on the America Business Forum YouTube channel.