World Strategic Forum to Convene Global Leaders in Miami Under the Theme "Where Capital Wins"

The 15th edition brings together local and international leaders from business to
government to examine geopolitics, investment, energy, and innovation

MIAMI, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) is pleased to announce that its U.S. flagship event, the World Strategic Forum (WSF), will return to Miami on November 13, 2026, for its 15th edition. Held at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel, the Forum will bring together decision-makers from business, government, and civil society under the theme "Where Capital Wins."

Discussions will examine how shifts in power, policy, and capital are shaping investment decisions and opportunities, with particular attention to geopolitics, finance, energy, and emerging technologies. The Forum attracts participants from the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

The first day will feature a high-profile public conference with dynamic sessions led by global executives, policymakers, and thought leaders, along with networking receptions. Sessions will be broadcast live on IEFA.tv.

"Miami is a natural meeting point for leaders from the Americas and beyond. At this year's World Strategic Forum, we will examine how changes in geopolitics, policy, and technology are influencing where capital flows—and where new opportunities emerge. Our goal is to bring the people shaping those decisions into the same room for candid dialogue and lasting connections," said Nicholas Rémillard, CEO of the IEFA.

A preliminary list of speakers is available online and includes:

• Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Mayor
• John Toomey, CEO, HarbourVest
• Melissa Medina, Co-Founder and CEO, eMerge Americas and Partner, Medina Ventures
• Abhi Ingle, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, SambaNova Systems
• Madeline Pumariega, President, Miami Dade College
• José Felix Diaz, Executive Vice President and Co-Chairman, Ballard Global Alliance, Ballard Partners
• Ralph Cutié, Director and CEO, Miami International Airport
• Michaeljohn Green, Chief of Economic Development & Strategy, Miami Downtown Development Authority
• Robert A. Friedman, Co-chair of the Regulatory Practice Group, Co-head of the International Trade Group and a leader of the National Security & Defense Industry Sector Group, Holland & Knight
• Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi, Chief Investment Officer Americas and Global Head of Equities, UBS Global Wealth Management
• David Altig, Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
• Duane Green, CEO, Americas, Aviva Investors

Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. For the complete program and list of confirmed speakers, please visit worldstrategicforum.com.

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About the IEFA

The International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) is a platform for global dialogue that was founded in 1994. Its mission is to connect global leaders to tackle today's most pressing issues and explore the opportunities that lie ahead. Today, the IEFA provides consulting services to clients worldwide through its IEFA Advisory division, and holds premier economic conferences in Canada, the USA and Europe to foster strategic dialogue, enable high-level business development, and promote innovation-driven growth. The IEFA is non-partisan.

SOURCE World Strategic Forum