Argentine football icon, Lionel Messi, is preparing for a rare public speaking appearance in the United States as he headlines the upcoming America Business Forum (ABF) in Miami.

The two-day event will take place from November 5 to 6, 2025, at the Kaseya Centre.

This marks the first time the influential forum will be held in the U.S. after ten years of gatherings across South America. The ABF has established a reputation as a gathering place for global leaders in business, politics, sports, and culture, providing a platform for discussions on leadership, innovation, and global development.

“We are proud to welcome them to share insights with the people building the businesses that will shape the future,” said former Miami Mayor Francis Suárez, now the president of the ABF board.

ABF founder Ignacio Gonzalez described bringing the event to Miami as a natural step forward. He said this edition, themed “The world meets in America,” reflects the forum’s growing international focus.

Messi will share the stage with an impressive roster of speakers, including U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Argentine President Javier Milei, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, tennis star Rafael Nadal, actor and producer Will Smith, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, Citadel founder Ken Griffin, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, Flow co-founder Adam Neumann, Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.

Organisers say the forum aims to foster open dialogue between leaders across various industries, with a focus on innovation and problem-solving.

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