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Part 2: Global Capital Markets | Global Conference 2024
Zanny Minton Beddoes, His Excellency Mohammed El-Kuwaiz, Jane Fraser, Mike Gitlin, Ron O'Hanley, Harvey Schwartz, Mohammed El-Kuwaiz
Senior financial leaders from Citi, State Street, Capital Group, and Carlyle, alongside representatives from the Saudi Capital Market Authority, analyzed the current market's high US valuations, the structural dominance of American capital markets, and the accelerating shift toward private assets. The panel highlighted massive capital mobilization needs for AI infrastructure and energy transitions while warning of systemic risks in private credit and the complexities of regulatory arbitrage. Looking ahead, the experts forecast a five-year return of trillions in cash to markets, the democratization of private equity, and the strategic integration of artificial intelligence into global financial infrastructure.
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Marc Andreessen & Andrew Chen Talk Creative Computers
Marc Andreessen frames the current technological landscape as a critical transition from legacy paradigms to probabilistic AI and immersive gaming, arguing that moral panics and outdated regulatory models threaten to stifle the private sector's role as the primary engine of innovation. He predicts that mass adoption of these new platforms will be driven by "massively multiplayer dreams" and permanent game economies, fundamentally reshaping industries ranging from education to healthcare by replacing static content with dynamic, user-generated experiences. Consequently, Andreessen advises founders to abandon traditional product roadmaps and instead build capital-intensive, policy-savvy institutions capable of executing decades-long visions in an environment where incumbent firms risk irrelevance without native AI-first architectures.
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Reinvigorating the American Dream through Sport, Celebration, and Education | Global Conference 2024
Jim Gray, Janet Evans, Gianni Infantino, Rosie Rios, Lindsey Vonn, Michael Milken
The Milken Institute is launching the Center for Advancing the American Dream in Washington, D.C., during 2025 to coordinate with the America 250 Commission's bicentennial preparations and the 2026 World Cup. Key figures such as FIFA President Gianni Infantino, U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios, and Olympian Lindsey Vonn are driving a strategy that leverages the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 and 2034 Olympic Games to foster national unity, combat youth screen addiction, and mobilize billions of global viewers. This multi-decade initiative combines historic commemorations with a $160 million investment in youth sports to promote physical engagement and ensure broad community access to major sporting events.
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Happiness and Sustainability: Changing Our Approach to Growth | Global Conference 2024
Maggie Switek, Jen Fisher, Hal Hershfield, Mariano Rojas, Robert Waldinger
This panel highlights a crisis where accelerating economic growth has eroded human well-being, evidenced by a sharp decline in U.S. happiness rankings and a disconnect between national GDP and life satisfaction. Drawing on longitudinal data from the 80-Year Study and corporate research, the discussion establishes that social connection, rather than wealth or status, is the primary driver of health and productivity, necessitating a shift from transactional labor models to value-based relationships. To address these human limits, experts advocate for structural reforms such as Right to Disconnect laws, urban density initiatives, and strategic AI implementation that prioritizes meaningful work over mere cost-cutting.
- Milken Institute59 min
Longevity Lab: Can You Live to 100? | Global Conference 2024
Allison Aubrey, James Bethell, Dan Buettner, Peter Diamandis, Kristen Fortney, Lloyd Minor
A panel of scientists and policymakers discusses converging strategies to achieve longevity escape velocity through the integration of AI-driven biotech, emerging drugs like rapamycin and GLP-1 agonists, and preventative Blue Zone principles that emphasize environmental design over individual willpower. With the XPRIZE Healthspan Competition challenging teams to reverse functional aging within a decade and healthcare systems pivoting from sick care to community-based prevention, the dialogue highlights a transition toward treating aging as a manageable biological process rather than an inevitable decline. While optimistic projections suggest widespread adoption of anti-aging therapies within twenty years, experts caution that true success requires balancing pharmacological interventions with social determinants of health to ensure extended healthspan alongside increased lifespan.
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Degree or Not Degree: The Higher Education Dilemma | Milken Institute Global Conference 2024
Jeff Selingo, Eric Gertler, Daphne Kis, Michael Roth, Ben Sasse
Addressing plummeting public confidence and declining enrollment, a panel of higher education leaders including Ben Sasse, Michael Roth, and Eric Gertler critiques the sector's ideological homogeneity, opaque pricing, and misaligned return on investment. The discussion outlines critical reforms such as compressing degree timelines, disaggregating credentials for skills-based hiring, and adapting tenure models to leverage AI while preserving research integrity. Ultimately, the experts argue that universities must pivot toward modular, experiential learning to compete with alternative pathways and restore economic relevance for the 40 million Americans currently holding student debt or incomplete credits.
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Common Sense from Uncommon Investors | Milken Institute Global Conference 2024
Michael Milken, Joshua Friedman, Dan Ivascyn, Steven Tananbaum, Anne Walsh, Tony Yoseloff
Panelists from PIMCO, Guggenheim, and GoldenTree analyze the current fixed income advantage over equities while warning of rising defaults in the oversaturated private credit market and systemic leverage risks in real estate and regional banks. The discussion highlights specific opportunities in liability management exercises, single-family mortgages, and pension risk transfers, even as regulatory changes accelerate banking consolidation. Strategic insights from leaders like Tony Blair and Dan Ivascenko further outline robust investment committee protocols designed to mitigate behavioral biases during volatile market cycles.
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AI: Hope, Hype, and Headwinds | Milken Institute Global Conference 2024
David Faber, Ashton Kutcher, Clara Shih, Aravind Srinivas, Matt Wood
A high-level convergence of global economic ambitions and technological transformation will define Los Angeles's trajectory as the city leverages upcoming international events and massive infrastructure investments to support its position as a premier innovation hub. This strategic expansion coincides with the rapid maturation of generative AI, where enterprises are transitioning from reactive content generation to autonomous agentic workflows that promise to automate up to 95% of knowledge worker tasks within three years. The resulting economic landscape hinges on the ability of organizations to secure private data assets and navigate complex safety debates while managing a workforce shift toward AI-augmented leadership.
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Levers of Change: Gun Violence Prevention and Solutions | Milken Institute Global Conference 2023
Rich Ditizio, Chip Bergh, John Feinblatt, Priscilla Sims Brown, Mia Tretta
A recent panel convened with industry leaders, survivors, and financial experts to address gun violence as the leading cause of death for U.S. youth and a $550 billion annual economic drain. The event highlighted a strategic shift where corporate entities like Levi Strauss and Dick's Sporting Goods leveraged their influence to secure the Safer Communities Act, while simultaneously advancing litigation and smart-gun technologies to bypass legislative gridlock. By uniting consumer activism, investor pressure, and survivor advocacy, the discussion urged immediate public engagement to enforce safety measures before further tragedies occur.
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Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis: An Update | Milken Institute Future of Health Summit 2022
Elisabeth Rosenthal, Georges C. Benjamin, Kris Brown, Babak Sarani, Mallory Williams, Bob Axarani
This panel discussion analyzes the surge of gun violence as the leading cause of death for U.S. youth and the healthcare trauma experienced by medical providers and communities. Experts detail how legislative victories like the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act are insufficient against systemic barriers, including a predatory firearm industry and Supreme Court rulings that undermine public safety measures. Looking forward, advocates hope to replicate the success of the anti-smoking movement by shifting social norms among younger generations and implementing multi-sector strategies that combine strict policy enforcement with public health interventions.
- Milken Institute58 min
Beyond Gridlock: The Future of Gun Violence Prevention | Milken Institute Global Conference 2024
Richard Ditizio, Ellen S. Alberding, Ralph Clark, Shereef Elnahal, Nicole Hockley, Francis Suarez, Christopher Griffith
A diverse panel of experts convened to address the escalating crisis of gun violence in the United States, where firearm thefts in Tennessee have surged 700% and gun violence now exceeds automobile accidents as the leading cause of death for children. The discussion highlighted multi-faceted intervention strategies, including ShotSpotter technology for rapid response, electronic gun locks to prevent veteran suicides, and Miami's holistic ecosystem approach that reduced homicides by 86% over four decades. By rejecting single-solution narratives, the group advocated for a collaborative framework combining federal prosecution, red flag laws, and private sector innovation to reframe gun violence as a solvable public health emergency.
- Milken Institute51 min
Latin America's Technological Renaissance: Leading the Global Digital Wave | Global Conference 2024
Oscar Decotelli, Juan Jose Galnares, Florian Hagenbuch, Caroline Merin, Scott Sobel, Leonardo Vieira
The event analyzes a $600 billion value gap in Latin America's technology sector while highlighting a valuation arbitrage where the region generates superior exits despite lower GDP representation compared to India. Leading figures from firms such as Canary, Valor Capital Group, and CLIP, alongside startup founders from Leona Health and Future Cow, discuss strategic shifts driven by nearshoring, AI application layer innovation, and a pivot toward early profitability. Speakers further detail how resilient local talent and proactive regulatory frameworks are dismantling legacy barriers in payments and healthcare to attract significant global capital.
- Milken Institute48 min
Illuminating Success Stories on HBCU Campuses | Milken Institute Global Conference 2024
Troy Duffie, Michael Ellison, Darlene Goins, T.D Jakes, Michael Lomax, Gregory Vincent
Leading philanthropic organizations and financial institutions, including UNCF, Wells Fargo, and the T.D. Jakes Foundation, launched a strategic partnership to deploy up to $1 billion in capital for historically Black colleges and universities to address urgent challenges in STEM education and AI-driven workforce displacement. This initiative funds diverse interventions ranging from a $370 million pooled endowment and new technical programs at schools like Talladega College to the Milken Institute HBCU Fellowship, which places fellows in internships with major corporations like Apple and JPMorgan Chase. By prioritizing entrepreneurship instruction, direct institutional funding, and digital infrastructure through the HBCU Virtual platform, the coalition aims to secure economic mobility for non-traditional students and counteract systemic barriers in higher education.
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China’s Investment Outlook: Optimism or Caution? | Milken Institute Global Conference 2024
Susan Li, Shenglin Ben, Goodwin Gaw, Fred Hu, Weijian Shan, Lu Zhang, Kevin Rudd
A panel of experts characterizes the current U.S.-China relationship as toxic and downward-spiraling, with Biden and Trump administrations jointly enforcing a hawkish stance that risks global recession if a Taiwan Strait conflict materializes. Despite these geopolitical tensions, investors are capitalizing on China's undervalued stock market and property sector corrections, leveraging the country's significant monetary policy space to support private sector confidence rather than direct stimulus. The discussion concludes that while a "China Plus One" strategy will persist for decades, the most effective path forward involves U.S. policymakers avoiding zero-sum thinking and recognizing that global technological advancement requires engagement with Chinese counterparts in sectors like AI and climate tech.
- RAISE Summit46 min
'AI Blueprint Deploying GenAI for Enterprise Transformation' | RAISE Summit 2024 | Paris
Gabriel Hubert, Biljana Kaitovic, Bruno Zerbib, Laetitia Cailleteau, Philippe Battel, Jérémy Arosh
Moderated by Jérémy Arosh of Capgemini, a roundtable featuring representatives from Dust, Engie, Orange, Oracle, and Accenture explores how generative AI is transforming enterprise operations from specialist tools into universal workforce assets. The discussion details specific implementation strategies, such as Orange's DINO2 platform boosting developer productivity by 40% and Engie's use of AI for predictive safety maintenance, while addressing critical challenges like the EU AI Act compliance and the management of workforce anxiety. Experts conclude that successful adoption requires a cultural shift toward iterative exploration and robust governance frameworks to navigate the transition from deterministic computing to stochastic, high-impact AI systems.