About Future Investment Initiative
FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Committed to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, we foster the brightest minds and transform ideas into real-world solutions in five focus areas: AI and Robotics, Education, Healthcare and Sustainability.
At the 2019 Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nik Gowing played a pivotal role in shaping the event’s discussions. TtU (Thinking the Unthinkable) was chosen as the “firecracker” presentation, delivering a bold and thought-provoking start to a closed-door gathering of top global leaders.
You pulled a legendary slot out of the bag this pm. Really very impressive. You put others to shame. Well done!!!
The commendation from one top CEO.
Nik moderated the opening panel, which focused on the prospects for the next ten years, guiding key conversations about the future of business, geopolitics, and innovation. His expert facilitation set the tone for the entire event.
In addition, Nik led an 80-minute session with eight sequential guests, tackling the evolving nature of life and work in a rapidly changing world. The session kicked off with will.i.am, the celebrated rap star, who shared insights on the challenges Artificial Intelligence poses to society and industries. This dynamic and engaging session sparked crucial conversations on how technology, AI, and future trends will reshape our lives and workplaces.
Nik as a leading moderator, was able to spark deep dialogue and keep audiences engaged with forward-thinking topics at the intersection of technology, business, and global change.
Our Latest Client Examples
Explore the latest from Thinking the Unthinkable. From global conferences and summits, to town hall meetings. Click on an example below to learn more about the work we do.
Exeter Climate Forum | Exeter, 2026
Thinking the Unthinkable partnered with the University of Exeter to deliver a thought-provoking session exploring one of the biggest barriers to climate action: how to communicate effectively in an increasingly polarised and misinformation-rich environment.
UK Nature Summit | York, 2026
The UK Nature Summit 2026, was hosted by Environment Bank at the historic Castle Howard Estate in North Yorkshire and moderated by Nik Gowing. The event brought together business leaders, investors, sustainability professionals and nature experts to examine how organisations can move from nature ambition to meaningful action.
CWZ Climate & Nature: Achieving Restoration at Scale | Zurich, 2026
At the opening of Climate Week Zurich 2026, Nik Gowing was invited to moderate a flagship session focused on one of the most persistent challenges in climate action: how to move from knowledge to implementation at scale.
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