Mariana Atencio - Journalist, TV Host & Author

Mariana Atencio shares her excitement about attending her third FII event, having previously participated in Rio and Riyadh, and now in Miami. She highlights the impressive level of speakers and the depth of conversations, noting a memorable moment when a president spoke for over an hour and engaged in an intimate Q&A session. Mariana describes the backstage atmosphere as chaotic yet filled with opportunities for networking among top business and tech leaders. She suggests that the interactions backstage are like "little gems" and even proposes the idea of creating a show about the backstage experience. Reflecting on the event's optimism, Mariana mentions that it embodies the spirit of Miami, a city she calls home, and draws parallels to the energy and opportunities present in the kingdom. She acknowledges the challenges faced by industries like AI, technology, air travel, and mobility, but emphasizes that solutions were provided during the conference.