The Wall Street Journal launches inaugural event in West Palm Beach
- Jake Nicholas
- Oct 29
- 2 min read
The Wall Street Journal just announced the launch of its inaugural WSJ Invest Live, a first-of-its-kind, editorially led event dedicated to the global investing community, taking place in West Palm Beach, Florida, on February 2–3, 2026.
WSJ Invest Live will serve as The Wall Street Journal’s premier event for investors, asset managers, and market leaders to examine the forces shaping capital markets and the future of global finance. Through exclusive interviews, insightful panels, and high-level networking, attendees will gain actionable perspectives and connections across the financial ecosystem.
Set in West Palm Beach—a growing hub for financial institutions and executives, and dubbed the “Wall Street South”—the conference will feature in-depth discussions on market volatility, dealmaking, and how Wall Street and global investors are adapting to the U.S. administration’s economic agenda.
“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.
In parallel, ServiceNow is establishing its new regional innovation hub and AI Institute in downtown West Palm Beach, bringing more than 850 high-wage jobs and up to a $1.8 billion economic impact.
Early confirmed speakers include Katherine Boyle (Andreessen Horowitz), Blair Effron (Centerview Partners), Jon Gray (Blackstone), Ken Griffin (Citadel), Almar Latour (Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal), Peter Orszag (Lazard), Nelson Peltz (Trian Fund Management), Stephen Ross (Related Ross), Hemant Taneja (General Catalyst), and Emma Tucker (The Wall Street Journal).
Related Ross will serve as WSJ Invest Live’s founding sponsor, helping to secure premier venues and create exclusive experiences for event guests across South Florida’s Gold Coast—from Miami to West Palm Beach. Founded and led by Stephen Ross, the company is investing more than $10 billion to drive sustainable growth throughout West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County, advancing infrastructure, education, healthcare, entertainment, and real estate to attract top talent and cultivate a thriving business ecosystem.
Related Ross is shaping the West Palm Beach of Tomorrow through landmark developments that introduce premier residential, office, and lifestyle destinations to the quickly-growing downtown—including One Flagler, South Flagler House, Shorecrest, and 10 and 15 CityPlace. A new wave of retailers is also arriving at CityPlace, like the recent openings of Alo, Crate & Barrel and Perigold, with Equinox—the first in Palm Beach County—opening in November, followed by the highly anticipated debut of Eataly, the Italian food market, in December.
The company is also investing in transformative community initiatives, including a new Cleveland Clinic hospital, ServiceNow's move, Wingrove Academy—a K–12 private school—and a graduate campus in partnership with Vanderbilt University.
Beyond Related Ross’ projects, a broader wave of new developments is reshaping West Palm Beach, including the recently opened Nora District and upcoming luxury residential projects such as The Berkeley Palm Beach, Olara, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Alba Palm Beach, Currie Park, and dozens more.
More details about WSJ Invest Live can be found at https://wsjinvestlive.wsj.com
