The Wall Street Journal is set to debut WSJ Invest Live, a new event designed to bring together the global investment community in West Palm Beach, FL, Feb. 2-3, 2026. The editorially led conference will feature influential investors, asset managers, market leaders, and policy voices who will delve into the forces shaping capital markets and the future of global finance. The venue has not been announced.
Why it matters: Over the course of two days, attendees will experience exclusive interviews, insightful panels, and high-level networking opportunities, gaining actionable perspectives to inform their strategies and strengthen connections across the financial ecosystem.
Where it’s located: The event is strategically set in West Palm Beach, a burgeoning hub for global financial institutions and leaders, ensuring that discussions go beyond the headlines to tackle market volatility, dealmaking, and the adaptation of Wall Street and global investors to the U.S. administration’s economic agenda.
Context: The Wall Street Journal produces several events, including the Future of Everything, which covers a wide range of topics like technology, business, and style. Other events include Tech Live, a conference series for tech leaders in locations like California and Qatar.
Almar Latour, CEO of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal. Photo: WSJ
Jon Gray, President and COO of Blackstone is one of the confirmed speakers on the program. Photo: Blackstone
What they’re saying: “WSJ Invest Live in West Palm Beach will bring The Wall Street Journal’s unique expertise and unrivaled journalism and analysis to life in one of the world’s most important centers of wealth,” said Almar Latour, CEO of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal. “This will be an opportunity for leaders and decision-makers to build connections and go deep on critical topics in a way that only The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones can.”
Who’s speaking: Early confirmed speakers for WSJ Invest Live include Katherine Boyle, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; Blair Effron, Co-Founder of Centerview Partners; Jon Gray, President and COO of Blackstone; Ken Griffin, Founder and CEO of Citadel; Almar Latour, CEO of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal; Peter Orszag, Chairman and CEO of Lazard; Nelson Peltz, Founding Partner and CEO of Trian Fund Management; Stephen Ross, CEO and Chairman of Related Ross; Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst; and Emma Tucker, Editor in Chief of The Wall Street Journal.
Who’s sponsoring: Related Ross will serve as the founding sponsor of WSJ Invest Live, helping to secure premier venues and create exclusive experiences for event guests across South Florida’s Gold Coast region. The company, led by developer Stephen Ross, is investing more than $10 billion to drive sustainable growth throughout West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County.
Related Ross, led by Stephen Ross (pictured), will serve as the founding sponsor of WSJ Invest Live. Photo: Related Ross