Milken Institute
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Digital Assets at the Crossroads: From Promise to Permanence | Middle East & Africa Summit 2025
Michael Piwowar, Adeeb Ahamed, Yoni Assia, Yuval Rooz, Joanne Strain, Adib Ahmed
Geopolitical fragmentation is driving a shift toward sovereign regional payment ecosystems while AI integration and configurable privacy protocols like the Canton Network address critical interoperability challenges. Simultaneously, legal frameworks in jurisdictions such as the UAE and UK are classifying digital assets as a distinct form of property, enabling the tokenization of trillions of dollars in traditional illiquid assets onto blockchain rails. This regulatory evolution, paired with the rise of stablecoins as primary treasury instruments, is forcing traditional capital markets to adopt 24/7 trading models and modernize legacy infrastructure to meet the demands of a crypto-native generation.
- 51 min
Innovation in Artificial Intelligence and Manufacturing | Middle East & Africa Summit 2025
Hunny Bhagchandani, Kaushik Burman, Frans Cronje, Songo Didiza, Guy Diedrich, Mostafa El-Ghorab, Kweilin Ellingrud, John Kamara, Francis Kariuki, Ayaan Mohamed, Editha Mshiu, Emily Musil, Nneile Nkholise, Derick Nwumfor Chunga, Michael Milken
Launched in 2021, the Milken-Mozzeppe Innovation Prize's fourth "AI and Manufacturing" track selected ten semi-finalists from over 12,000 global applicants to compete for a $1 million grand prize at the May 2026 Milken Institute Global Conference. A panel of industry experts evaluated these contenders based on commercial viability and technological depth, with five companies including Digitech Oasis and Blee Glee Management Company advancing to the final round while all ten recipients received $50,000 seed awards. Strategic commentary from leaders such as Michael Milken underscored the program's role in catalyzing local African manufacturing, creating youth jobs, and disintermediating global industries through AI-driven innovation.
- 47 min
Advancing Precision Oncology: Prevention, Early Detection, & Treatment | Middle East & Africa Summit
Alan Tisch, Georges Pascal Haber, Majed Mohammed, Simranjit Singh, Nicole Sirotin
A comprehensive panel discussion detailed the global shift toward precision oncology and AI-driven drug discovery, highlighting how biomarker-specific treatments and metabolic interventions are projecting a transition where cancer becomes a manageable chronic condition by 2050. The event underscored strategic initiatives in the UAE, including the Emirati Genome Project and GLP-1 repurposing, which aim to address regional screening disparities and reduce mortality through early detection and preventive care models. Experts further emphasized the integration of robotic surgery advancements and mRNA technologies alongside robust patient advocacy to bridge the gap between innovative clinical protocols and accessible public health infrastructure.
- 45 min
Real Estate in a Repriced World | Middle East & Africa Summit 2025
Caitlin MacLean, Ian Livingstone, Yasseen Mansour, Sue Nickason, Yassine
This event analyzed divergent real estate trajectories across key jurisdictions, highlighting the UAE's rise as a tax-efficient migration hub while detailing how Egyptian developers are countering inflation through premium branding and mixed-use revenue streams. Attendees examined strategic adaptations to global volatility, including Panama's fast-track privatization laws, Cayman Islands' self-sufficient infrastructure models, and the specific risks of surging data center debt and hospitality distress in the US. The discussion concluded that long-term success now requires rigorous due diligence on climate resilience and legal stability to navigate a market where speculative gains have given way to sustainable, experience-driven asset management.
- 6 min
LeadersLink Kristen Dahlgren
Founded by journalist and breast cancer survivor Kristin Dahlgren, the Cancer Vaccine Coalition accelerates the development of immune-activating cancer vaccines by rapidly scaling from a startup into a global network coordinating its first summit with the AACR and HSBC Bank. Despite early operational hurdles in defining the therapeutic sector, the organization secured its first major donation and clinical trial funding while leveraging the Leaders Link program to access high-level mentorship and strategic partnerships. With a documentary in production to drive public awareness, the coalition aims to shorten the five-to-ten-year timeline for patient access to less toxic, faster-acting cancer treatments.
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LeadersLink Anjee Davis
Founded in 2005 by Nancy Roach, FIGHT Colorectal Cancer has expanded its advocacy operations to over 25 staff while addressing the disease's status as the second leading cause of cancer deaths. The organization recently pivoted to the "Leaders Link" initiative, launching a specialized AI digital tool that delivers guideline-aligned information on colorectal diagnosis and treatment while navigating technical maintenance challenges through strategic vendor partnerships. Current priorities emphasize disseminating this resource to health systems and professional associations, alongside the Leaders Link mentorship program which connects participants with diverse innovation strategies to enhance community support.
- 6 min
LeadersLink Michelle Stewart
Founded by Avner Namani and Caroline Kelly, Pankind Pancreatic Cancer Australia aims to triple the five-year survival rate to 39% by 2030 through evidence-based research and patient navigation systems that address treatment inaccessibility. The organization mitigates the dangers of unproven overseas therapies by deploying clinical nurse specialists and partnering with Trial Screen to simplify complex clinical trial enrollment for diverse and rural populations. With strategic support from the LeadersLink capstone program and input from CEO Michelle Stewart, Pankind is refining this framework to accelerate therapeutic adoption and transform terminal diagnoses into manageable chronic conditions.
- 22 min
A Conversation with Altérra CEO His Excellency Majid Al Suwaidi | Middle East & Africa Summit 2025
Majid Al Suwaidi, His Excellency Majid Al Suwaidi, Joseph McMonigle
Established as the world's largest climate-focused private fund, Altera has committed an initial $6.5 billion deployment to mobilize $250 billion in capital for the Global South alongside strategic partners Brookfield, TPG, and BlackRock. This initiative follows the landmark COP28 conference, which shifted climate diplomacy to a pragmatic, private-sector-integrated model under the political leadership of UAE officials. Fund Director Majid Al-Sawadi now leverages his diplomatic background to accelerate clean energy infrastructure, specifically targeting the energy demands of AI and industrial decarbonization in emerging markets.
- 50 min
How Investing in Europe’s Competitiveness Can Spur a New European Renaissance | MEA Summit 2025
Petra Freddi, Lucie Berger, Pablo Casado, Jean-Baptiste Fantun, Vincent Levita, Andrea Rossi
The Milken Institute's "Investing in Europe's Competitiveness" initiative addresses a projected €800 billion annual investment gap by mobilizing private capital from the UAE, the US, and Asian markets into European infrastructure, defense, and AI sectors. Driven by the Draghi report and the need for a Savings Union, the event highlights critical opportunities in private credit, energy sovereignty, and dual-use technologies while advocating for the Capital Markets Union and Solvency II reforms. Strategic partnerships with non-European investors are positioned to accelerate industrial consolidation and commercialization, aiming to secure Europe's economic "golden age" by 2035.
- 36 min
Michael Milken in Conversation with HE Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak | Middle East & Africa Summit
Michael Milken, HE Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Sarah Sandler, His Excellency Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak
Building on early foundational investments like the 2017 creation of a federal AI ministry and MBZ AI University, the UAE is accelerating its strategic pivot with the US-backed Stargate project, a massive 19-square-kilometer AI cluster scheduled for operational status by late 2025. This infrastructure initiative, which integrates 35,000 NVIDIA H100 chips and involves major partners like OpenAI and Microsoft, serves as the backbone for broader domestic AI integration across government services via the "Tem" platform and corporate strategies such as Mubadala's "Maya" decision-making system. These concerted efforts aim to sustain the nation's top global rankings in entrepreneurship and competitiveness while driving projected wealth migration and economic diversification beyond oil.
- 40 min
Navigating the Crosscurrents: Global Macro and Investment Outlook | Middle East & Africa Summit 2025
Dan Murphy, His Excellency Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, Tony Minella, Anne Walsh
In this session, Tony Minella of Eldridge, Waleed Al-Mahari of Mubadala, and Anne Walsh of Guggenheim project a U.S. macroeconomic steady state with 2% GDP growth while anticipating Fed rate cuts that will place the 10-year Treasury yield in a 3.5% to 5% trading range. The panelists distinguish the current AI investment super-cycle from the dot-com bubble by citing real earnings among tech conglomerates, though they warn of obsolescence risks and the eventual disruption of traditional valuation models. Despite U.S. market dominance, the group emphasizes a strategic pivot toward global diversification in Asia and Brazil to capture emerging growth while managing systemic leverage and geopolitical volatility.
- 29 min
Conversation with His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud | Middle East & Africa Summit
Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud, His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al Faisal Al Saud, Hadley Gamble
Crown Prince Muhammad bin Nayef advocated for a 21st point to the U.S. peace plan demanding immediate Palestinian statehood while characterizing Israel as the primary regional threat compared to a diminished Iran. He detailed the Gulf Cooperation Council's strategic self-defense efforts and called for a comprehensive Middle East nuclear-free zone with UN Security Council guarantees. The Prince further urged expanding global counter-terrorism cooperation to address root political causes and highlighted Turkey's constructive recalibration as a key partner for future stability.
- 34 min
A Conversation with US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker | Middle East & Africa Summit 2025
Matthew Whitaker, Michael Milken, Matt Winokur, Mike
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Winokur outlines a strategic pivot toward equalizing allied defense spending and accelerating the adoption of autonomous, low-cost warfare systems to counter escalating threats from Russia, China, and North Korea. He emphasizes a shift from high-cost legacy platforms to scalable drone technology and calls for a societal readiness model inspired by Nordic nations to manage volatility in the Arctic and the volatile Sahel region. Looking ahead, Winokur frames President Trump's agenda as a bid for "durable peace" driven by "peace through strength," aiming to end the Ukraine conflict while establishing free trade and dialogue with historic adversaries.
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How African Sovereign Wealth Funds Are Accelerating Investments | Middle East & Africa Summit 2025
British Robinson, Badr Drissi, Alain Ebobissé, James Mwangi, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, Samaila Zubairu
A consortium of African sovereign wealth funds, development finance institutions, and commercial banks is mobilizing over $1.8 trillion in domestic savings to pivot from passive asset holding toward active industrialization and value-added exports. By leveraging de-risking mechanisms such as bond wrappers, public-private partnerships, and green energy integration, these entities are launching critical infrastructure projects in copper processing, aluminum smelting, and cross-border power transmission across the continent. This strategic shift aims to attract global capital by transforming underutilized mineral reserves into finished goods while addressing energy gaps and fostering a digital economy to support long-term economic growth.
- 29 min
Visionaries of Tomorrow: A Conversation with Nova Sky Stories Founder & CEO Kimbal Musk | MEA Summit
Founded by Kimball Musk in 2022, Nova Sky Stories revitalized Intel's shuttered drone division by transitioning from unprofitable free displays to a cash-flow-positive model of ticketed narrative entertainment that employs top talent from Pixar and Marvel. The company has secured partnerships with Jeff Katzenberg and Pharrell Williams to execute major productions in 43 countries, including a historic 3,000-drone show at the Vatican and events for the Abu Dhabi royal family. Targeting a scalable market of two million ticket sales by 2026 through local fleet bases and localized storytelling, Nova Sky Stories aims to establish "Art in the Sky" as a profitable alternative to traditional concerts and theme parks.