In the sun-drenched allure of Miami, where turquoise waves meet towering skylines, a pivotal gathering is set to redefine the landscape of global private wealth. The 28th edition of the Global Family Office Investment Summit, or GFOIS, arrives on November 19 and 20, 2025, at the opulent Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Anthony Ritossa, this summit has evolved from a niche forum into a powerhouse of innovation, drawing over 300 delegates representing more than a trillion dollars in investable assets. These attendees, hailing from family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and entrepreneurial powerhouses across 20 nations, converge not just to transact, but to architect the next era of investment.
Ritossa, a UAE-based dynamo with a knack for bridging continents and cultures, envisioned GFOIS over a decade ago as a catalyst for purposeful collaboration. What began as intimate dialogues among high-net-worth families has blossomed into a series of events that blend high-stakes strategy with profound human connection. The Miami chapter promises to amplify this legacy, spotlighting themes like artificial intelligence, blockchain evolution, sustainable real estate, and philanthropic impact. As the United States solidifies its role as a beacon for tech and finance, Miami emerges as the perfect stage, its vibrant energy mirroring the summit’s ethos of bold reinvention.
Drawing from the success of recent editions, such as the electrifying 27th summit in Cannes, GFOIS Miami builds on a foundation of transformative exchanges. Attendees have forged partnerships that funded startups, reshaped industries, and even sparked cross-border alliances, like the burgeoning Miami-Dubai sister city pact. Ritossa’s touch is evident in every detail: curated roundtables that foster unscripted insights, fireside chats with trailblazers, and evening receptions where deals simmer amid ocean breezes. In an era of economic flux, this summit stands as a testament to optimism, reminding participants that true wealth lies in collective foresight.
The Architect of Connection: Anthony Ritossa’s Enduring Vision
At the heart of GFOIS beats the relentless drive of Anthony Ritossa, whose journey from humble beginnings to global convener embodies the entrepreneurial spirit he so passionately champions. Born in Australia and now a fixture in Dubai’s finance scene, Ritossa launched the summit series to counter the isolation of ultra-wealthy decision-makers. He saw family offices not as silos of capital, but as engines of progress, capable of steering humanity toward equitable growth. Under his stewardship, GFOIS has hosted 28 editions worldwide, from Monaco’s glamour to Dubai’s strategic sands, each one a mosaic of diverse voices united by ambition.
Ritossa’s philosophy permeates the Miami event, where he serves as host alongside luminaries like Hadi Al Alawi, Chairman & CEO of Al Hayat Group and Mohamed Al Ali of Al Ali Holdings. “Gratitude is the glue that holds great communities together,” Ritossa reflected in a recent LinkedIn post, echoing sentiments from the Cannes gathering. He elaborated on the summit’s origins, noting how it was born from a desire “to unite those who lead with purpose, invest with vision, and collaborate to make the world better for the next generation.” This ethos transforms attendees from spectators into co-creators, whether they are Gulf sovereign fund managers eyeing U.S. tech or Silicon Valley pioneers seeking Middle Eastern scale.
“The Global Family Office Investment Summits always prove to be extraordinary gatherings where the world’s most influential family offices, visionary thought leaders, and distinguished investors converge in an unparalleled setting of elegance and purpose. With a lineup of esteemed speakers, captivating discussions, and participants of the highest caliber, the Miami Summit will offer an intellectually rich and profoundly rewarding experience. Its impact will resonate far beyond the days we share together in sunny Miami, continuing to inspire and shape the global family office ecosystem. To be part of this journey is both a privilege and an honor,” said Hadi Al Alawi, Chairman & CEO, Al Hayat Group, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Critics might dismiss such forums as elite echo chambers, but Ritossa counters with tangible outcomes. Past summits have catalyzed investments in green tech and AI ethics, proving that curated networks yield exponential returns. In Miami, he plans to honor this with a Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating individuals who blend profit with planetary stewardship. Ritossa’s hands-on approach extends to attendee selection, ensuring a tapestry of perspectives that sparks serendipity. As he prepares for the resort’s grand ballrooms, his words resonate: the summit is less about immediate gains and more about planting seeds for enduring legacies.
Spotlight on Innovation: Themes and Voices Shaping Tomorrow
The agenda for GFOIS Miami pulses with urgency, dissecting the intersections of technology and tradition in panels that promise to challenge conventions. Blockchain’s maturation takes center stage, with crypto pioneer Brock Pierce dissecting regulatory shifts and institutional uptake. Real estate luminaries, including Carol Pepper of Pepper International Family Office, will unpack market volatilities and novel deal structures amid climate imperatives.
Ritossa weaves these threads with personal anecdotes, as seen in his musings on offstage epiphanies. “Sometimes the most powerful moments at a conference aren’t the ones on stage. They’re the conversations that happen in between sessions,” he shared, underscoring how trust, not transactions, ignites change. “A simple conversation between two people who believe in something bigger than themselves… those sparks become a funded venture creating jobs and impact across continents.” Such insights elevate the summit beyond boardroom banter, into a realm where ideas ignite movements. With over 140 speakers from realms as varied as Saudi Crown Holding to Swiss single-family offices, the discourse vows to be as eclectic as Miami’s cultural fabric.
Horizons Unfolding: Miami’s Role in a Borderless Wealth Era
As GFOIS Miami unfolds, it positions the city as more than a backdrop; it cements Miami’s stature as America’s gateway to hemispheric opportunity. The resort’s seaside splendor will host not just dealmakers, but diplomats and dreamers such as Muhammad Ali Jr., whose presence infuses cultural gravitas. Mary Millben, an American singer, actress, and media personality who has performed for five consecutive U.S. Presidents, will open the summit by singing the National Anthem.
Ritossa’s optimism shines through in his forward gaze. “Grateful moments like this remind me why we do what we do,” he posted after Cannes coverage in Entrepreneur Middle East, crediting the forum’s acclaim to collective spirit. He envisions Miami as a pivot point, bridging U.S. dynamism with Gulf resilience and European finesse. Delegates will depart not with mere contacts, but with blueprints for co-investments in resilient assets, from regenerative agriculture to quantum computing.
The summit’s ripple effects extend far, inspiring attendees to “pay it forward” in their ecosystems. Ritossa, ever the steward, hints at expansions, including a 25th anniversary in Dubai come May 2026. In a world grappling with fragmentation, GFOIS Miami reaffirms that wealth’s true measure is its capacity to connect and elevate. As Ritossa puts it, this is about “visionaries turned ideas into movements. And families discovered new ways to build legacies that endure.” The resort’s lights will dim on November 20, but the conversations sparked there will illuminate boardrooms and breakthroughs for years to come.
About Global Family Office Investment SummitThe Global Family Office Investment Summit (GFOIS) is a premier series of international events uniting family offices, sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, and visionary leaders to explore cutting-edge opportunities in private wealth, technology, sustainability, and global impact. With 28 editions hosted worldwide, GFOIS fosters transformative partnerships and innovative deals representing trillions in assets. For more on upcoming summits and registration, visit gfois.com.
Written in partnership with Victoria Kennedy
