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Asia's Next Frontier: Building Capabilities for Translational Research
Tanisha Carino, Christiana Bardon, Carl Firth, Annalisa Jenkins, Baiju Shah, Chris Bardone
Faster Cures and Milken Institute convene Asian policymakers and industry leaders to address the critical "Valley of Death" separating basic science from clinical cures across the region's rapidly expanding R&D landscape. The discussion highlights Singapore's strategic shift toward translational funding and data infrastructure, China's accelerated regulatory reforms, and the Harrington Project's hybrid model designed to bridge skill and capital gaps for high-burden diseases. While genomic initiatives and reimbursement changes promise to modernize access, the session concludes that overcoming cultural barriers in patient advocacy and workforce specialization remains essential for translating scientific knowledge into effective patient treatments.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Of Tweets and Trade: U.S. Outlook
Gerard Baker, Christine BN Chin, Carlos Gutierrez, Gilbert Kaplan, Frank Luntz, Gil Kaplan, Steve Oaken, Ralph Simon
A panel of economic experts and policymakers analyzed the Trump administration's shift from multilateral to bilateral trade negotiations, citing Section 301 investigations against China and the renegotiation of NAFTA as strategies to counter state-sponsored intellectual property theft. While polling data reveals that 81% of the audience believes these policies damage global growth, experts like Frank Luntz and Christine Chin warn that the prevailing anti-trade sentiment stems from automation-driven job displacement rather than trade deficits alone. The discussion concluded that future economic frameworks must integrate new social buffers and educational initiatives like the "Education Moonshot" to address the structural challenges of the 21st-century workforce in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Investing for the Long-Term
Ian Martin, Sophia Cheng, Azmil Zahruddin Raja Abdul Aziz, Michael Rolland, Tom Tull
Representatives from Texas ERS, OMERS, Kazana National Fund, and Cathay Financial convened to discuss capital management strategies for institutional pools exceeding $700 billion in combined assets. The panelists detailed shifts toward alternative asset allocation and direct private investments to counter demographic aging, low-interest rate environments, and rising market valuations. Key discussions highlighted the tension between strict ESG governance and financial performance, alongside the necessity of avoiding crowded markets through bilateral deal relationships and active risk management.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Hacking Health: The Future of Humankind
Jeannette Ickovics, Jeremy Cao, Julien de Salaberry, Christopher Hall, Joseph Wong, Lihan Zhou, Chris Hall, Lee Han, Julian DeSalveri, Ritesh Maishuri, Laura Entwistle, Mark Blythery, Dan Galpin
Industry leaders from organizations including Fitbit, BGI, and Meraxis convened to analyze the projected $18 trillion global health spending landscape, with a specific focus on Asia's unique demographic challenges and rapid digital health growth. The event highlighted how strategic innovations in genomics, AI-driven wearables, and early cancer detection are driving a critical shift from curative to preventative care models while navigating complex regulatory environments across diverse Asian markets. Participants emphasized that future success depends on integrating high-tech solutions with empathetic delivery, securing investment through intellectual property and execution speed, and addressing ethical gaps in genetic privacy and mental health.
- Milken Institute49 min
Media and Trust: A Global Concern
Heng Wing Chan, Stephen Salyer, Gerard Baker, Warren Fernandez, Victor Mallet, Maria A. Ressa, Doug Mellinger, Paul Grunewald
Four global journalists analyze the collapse of traditional media trust, attributing the crisis to the weaponization of social media algorithms, the concentration of ad revenue within tech giants, and a lack of ideological diversity within newsrooms. The panel highlights specific regional threats, from state-backed disinformation campaigns in the Philippines and Hong Kong to the revenue model failures that undermine investigative reporting in Singapore. Participants conclude that restoring public confidence requires platform accountability, deeper community engagement, and a renewed commitment to holding power to account despite the current fragmented information landscape.
- Milken Institute1h 5m
Investing for Immortality
Ben Clark, Elizabeth Gustilo, Drue Kataoka, Pearl Lam, Helen Lee Warren
A panel of industry leaders analyzed the surge in Asian wealth since 2014, which has elevated the region's collector base to surpass Western counterparts while driving a shift toward Western "blue chip" acquisitions and private museum expansion. The discussion highlighted a dual evolution in the ecosystem, where second-generation collectors prioritize provenance and direct patronage models alongside the integration of AI, blockchain, and virtual reality to redefine authentication and access. Ultimately, experts emphasized the necessity of balancing traditional institutional roles with digital innovation to ensure market resilience and the long-term "immortality" of artworks within a rapidly changing technological landscape.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Smarter Cities for a Smarter World
Jonathan Woetzel, Hugh Andrew, Nayef Khalid Al Khalifa, Robert Rosenstein, Lauren Sorkin
A recent McKinsey Global Institute analysis reveals that while most global cities currently operate at only 70% maturity regarding smart technology, successful implementation demands a shift from rigid zoning to outcome-based regulation and robust public-private partnerships. Key drivers for this evolution include treating digital infrastructure as a utility, prioritizing human capital through inclusive social policies, and restructuring real estate models to accommodate e-commerce and automated logistics. Ultimately, sustainable urban development relies on strong civic leadership defining long-term visions while ensuring equitable access and clear ROI metrics across diverse markets from North Asia to the Middle East.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
A World in Transition: What Matters For Asia
Michael Klowden, Haslinda Amin, Heenam Choi, Ravi Menon, Ning Tang
The Milken Institute's fifth Asia Summit convened over 1,000 global leaders in Singapore to analyze the Asia-Pacific region's economic resilience amidst US-China trade tensions and technological disruption. Key speakers highlighted that while external financial tightening poses risks, Asian emerging markets remain structurally sound due to sounder macro fundamentals and a shifting middle class driving demand for healthcare and senior housing. The event concluded that the region's long-term growth trajectory depends on maintaining open trading systems, advancing FinTech regulation, and managing demographic transitions toward aging societies.
- Milken Institute52 min
European Values, Identity, and Politics in 2019
Robert Guest, Douglas Alexander, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Gemma Mortensen, Douglas Murray
Leading thinkers including Douglas Alexander, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, and Douglas Murray converge on a consensus that Western societies have shifted from economic debates to a crisis of identity driven by rapid demographic change and eroded institutional trust. The panel identifies a deep chasm between cosmopolitan urban elites and a disenfranchised "exhausted majority" whose moral foundations of loyalty and authority are being exploited by populist movements. To resolve this polarization, the speakers argue that governments must abandon cultural taboos to engage in honest dialogues regarding integration limits, border security, and the distribution of globalization's burdens.
- Milken Institute58 min
Energy Plays in a Carbon-Constrained World
Francesco Guerrera, Helima Croft, Philippe Ducom, Philip Lambert, Anil Srivastava
A diverse panel of energy experts, including Philip Kinsella of ExxonMobil and Anil Thadani, affirmed the consensus on climate change while arguing that aggressive decarbonization policies risk global supply shortages and economic disruption. The discussion highlighted the necessity of a diversified energy mix involving gas, efficiency, and emerging technologies like carbon capture to meet projected demand increases of 25% by 2040 without relying solely on intermittently available renewables. Panelists warned that premature regulatory bans on fossil fuels and internal combustion engines could drive stranded assets, increase emissions through coal substitution, and threaten millions of jobs within the global automotive and energy sectors.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Stability vs. Growth: Unintended Consequences of Post-Crisis Financial Regulations
Kadhim Shubber, Jiří Król, Brent McIntosh, Scott O'Malia, Michael Piwowar
The Milken Institute's London Summit panel, moderated by Financial Times journalist Kadim Shuber, brought together U.S. Treasury General Counsel Brent McIntosh and industry leaders from ISDA and AIMA to analyze the dual impacts of post-2008 financial regulations. While participants acknowledged significant gains in system resilience, such as $1.9 trillion in Tier 1 capital and widespread clearing mandates, they warned that regulatory fragmentation and compliance burdens are stifling capital formation and reducing the number of public U.S. companies by half over two decades. Addressing these unintended consequences, the discussion highlighted ongoing efforts by the Treasury and other agencies to refine rules through cost-benefit analyses, establish Offices of Innovation for FinTech, and pursue greater cross-border harmonization to balance safety with economic growth.
- Milken Institute57 min
U.S. Overview: Political and Economic Currents After the Midterm Elections
Philippa Thomas, Adrienne Elrod, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Steve Krouskos, Sara Latham, Frank Luntz, Ian Shorris, Geoff Trinkline, Seema Shah, Rachel White, Fonda Ahan, Özgür Önder, Ron Kerr, Tony Fratto, Ryan, Darius Baxter
Panelists projected U.S. economic growth of 2.5% to 3% through 2019 while warning of severe long-term fiscal deficits and stagnant productivity driven by an education gap. The discussion highlighted distinct political dynamics where the Democratic primary is expected to be policy-driven despite a dominant Republican base, alongside a critique of incoherent trade strategies that harm consumers without securing strategic advantages against China. Ultimately, experts concluded that restoring societal civility and addressing K-12 educational failures are critical prerequisites for the nation's future competitiveness and the American Dream.
- Milken Institute1h 4m
Town Hall | Media and Partisanship in the Brexit Hour
Frank Luntz, James Harding, Nick Robinson, Matthew, Zach, Seema, Ingrid
James Harding and Nick Robinson discuss the fractured trust in UK media and democracy against the backdrop of the 2016 Brexit referendum, arguing that both the press and political parties have lost their connection to the public through a shift toward emotional, identity-based politics. Contrasting the regulated British model with the fragmented, partisan landscape of the US, the speakers contend that media failure stems not from overt bias but from an inability to validate voters' lived anxieties or effectively challenge false claims like the "£350 million to the EU" poster. They conclude that preserving the concept of impartiality as a shared factual foundation requires actively educating the public on its necessity to prevent a descent into polarized echo chambers.
- Milken Institute56 min
Superbugs: Avoiding an Existential Threat to Humanity
Esther Krofah, Valeria Bortolaia, Ron Daniels, Peter Jackson, Peter Piot, Lance Price, Sneha Kemka
This analysis details the critical global escalation of antimicrobial resistance, which currently causes 700,000 annual deaths and threatens to reach 10 million by 2050 without urgent intervention. The event highlights a pharmaceutical market failure where major drug withdrawals have shifted innovation to undercapitalized SMEs, necessitating new economic incentives like the UK's pilot pull mechanism to fund R&D. Strategic solutions prioritize infection control, agricultural bans on growth promoters, and precision diagnostics to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and clinical application.
- Milken Institute52 min
New Rules: Open Banking, FinTech, and Big Tech
James Mackintosh, Louise Beaumont, Elena Lieskovska, Gavin Littlejohn, Ajay Vij, Eric Kilsterman
UK regulators initiated open banking to dismantle incumbent bank monopolies and drive the shift toward hyper-personalized, predictive financial services that address historical market undersupply. While global adoption varies, with the US leading in legacy aggregators and India leveraging biometric identity for leapfrogging, the framework's success hinges on resolving API standardization gaps and clarifying liability models where banks absorb payment initiation risks. Future growth depends on integrating diverse data sectors like healthcare and energy to deliver tangible consumer value, ensuring that emerging fintechs and non-bank providers can compete on experience rather than legacy infrastructure.