Serena Williams, one of the greatest athletes of all time and a global business leader, will provide a spectacular end to a week full of extraordinary speakers and discussions.</em></p> The longest-ranked world No.1, winner of 23 Grand Slam titles and known for defining excellence both on and off the court, Serena Williams will share her unique expertise on leadership, resilience and high performance with delegates at this year’s closing plenary in Miami. </p> As one of the most successful athletes of our time and having recently made a historic comeback, Serena’s career has been defined by her ability to adapt, innovate and perform under pressure. In recent years, she has built a growing portfolio of business, investment and entrepreneurial ventures, with a particular focus on supporting diverse founders and driving innovation across industries. </p> As the financial services community looks to navigate rapid transformation in an increasingly digital, AI-driven landscape, Serena’s insights into mindset and achievement will provide a compelling conclusion to the week’s discussions. Her experiences at the very top of global sport and business will resonate with leaders confronting change, competition and growth in complex global markets. </p> Across more than two decades, Serena has claimed 73 singles titles, 23 doubles titles and four Olympic gold medals, winning every Grand Slam tournament and holding all four titles at once with the iconic “Serena Slam”. But her impact goes far beyond tennis. </p> From launching Serena Ventures, a firm focused on backing underrepresented founders, to producing major film and television projects, Serena is a global entrepreneur and cultural force. Her work continues to champion innovation, inclusion and long-term thinking, themes that closely reflect the conversations shaping this year’s conference. </p> Sibos 2026 takes place in Miami from 28 September to 1 October. </em>Register here</strong></a> to secure your place. </em> </p> For all the latest updates, sign up to the </em>Sibos Insider newsletter</strong></a> and be sure to follow us on </em>LinkedIn</strong></a>, </em>X</strong></a>, </em>YouTube</strong></a> and </em>Instagram</strong></a>. </p>