Global Capital Meets National Security - Understanding the CFIUS Review Process in the Capital of Capital

As global capital flows continue to shape markets, infrastructure, and innovation, understanding the national security framework governing foreign investment has never been more important. The City of Miami’s Department of Economic Innovation and Development will host a special briefing with Chris Pilkerton, Assistant Secretary for Investment Security at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, who oversees the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the Outbound Investment Security Program. This convening will provide an overview of the CFIUS review process and its role in identifying and mitigating national security risks associated with foreign investment in the United States. Participants will gain insight into how CFIUS protects national security while ensuring America remains open for business, including how the federal government evaluates foreign investment transactions, the considerations that guide national security reviews, and the importance of engaging with CFIUS in today’s evolving global investment landscape. Hosted in Miami—widely recognized as the “Capital of Capital” and a gateway for international investment—this discussion is particularly timely. South Florida sits at the crossroads of global capital flows and has witnessed the positive local impacts of foreign investment, with significant investment activity from Latin America, Europe, and other international markets. This briefing will provide regional investors, financial institutions, legal professionals, and business leaders with valuable context on the federal framework guiding foreign direct investment. Following the briefing, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a moderated discussion and audience Q&A.