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Ready Player All? Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Realities
Charles Melcher, Nonny de la Peña, Colin Decker, Molly DeWolf Swenson, Brian Seth Hurst, Jake Zim
Industry leaders and investors from Sony Pictures, Within, and Immomatic discuss the transition of immersive media from a hardware-limited novelty to a mature sector projected to attract over $200 billion by 2021. The panel highlights a strategic pivot toward standalone hardware enabled by 5G and narrative innovations that guide audience attention, expanding applications from cinematic storytelling to critical uses in education, journalism, and healthcare. Despite persistent adoption barriers like headset weight and cost, experts emphasize an ethical responsibility to prioritize emotional connection and informed collaboration between storytellers and technologists.
- Milken Institute58 min
Patients: The New Economy of Healthcare
Cynthia Grossman, David Feinberg, Jen Horonjeff, Freda Lewis-Hall, Michael Loeb, Jessica Mega, Cindy Grossman
Addressing a healthcare system where 18% of US GDP is spent with inferior life expectancy outcomes, industry leaders from Pfizer, Geisinger, Verily, and Savvy Cooperative advocate a structural shift toward patient-centric B2P models. These initiatives leverage data democratization, anticipatory medicine, and direct pharmacy discounts to decouple revenue from volume while integrating social determinants of health into clinical care. This transformation aims to eliminate systemic friction and replace traditional waiting rooms with home-based, outcome-driven services that prioritize "years lived well" over mere enrollment metrics.
- Milken Institute1h 4m
Solving for Gen-X: High Achievers and the New Midlife Crisis
Jennifer Deal, Ada Calhoun, Matthew Hennessey, Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Danica Lo
Following the viral impact of Ada Calhoun's article on Gen X midlife experiences, a panel convened to analyze how conflicting cultural mandates, biological perimenopause, and digital workplace pressures have created unique stressors for high-achieving Gen X women. Experts like Susan Krauss-Whitbourne and Deborah Lupnitz reframed the "midlife crisis" not as a pathological age-based event, but as a manageable reaction to systemic failures including the "bait and switch" of analog-digital transition and social media-induced comparison. The discussion concluded by advocating for concrete coping strategies such as narrative reframing, workplace coalition building, and prioritizing mental health to address the specific anxieties of this "neglected middle child" generation.
- Milken Institute57 min
India as a Driver of Global Growth
Reuben Abraham, Alyssa Ayres, Nisha Biswal, Ankur Jain, Mohit Joshi, Seema Kumar
Projected to become the world's third-largest economy within a decade, India is transitioning from a regional balancer to a leading global power driven by a unique demographic dividend and the rapid expansion of its "India Stack" digital infrastructure. Despite significant internal disparities and regulatory hurdles that currently limit foreign direct investment and female labor participation, the nation's IT sector and emerging consumer markets are generating substantial economic momentum. This strategic evolution is poised to redefine global economic narratives, with experts like Larry Summers identifying the rise of India alongside China as the defining historical event of the coming century.
- Milken Institute59 min
Meat and More: The Future of Protein
Kathleen Merrigan, Ethan Brown, Tom Hayes, Ashley Koff, Uma Valeti
A panel of industry leaders from Memphis Meats, Beyond Meat, and Tyson outlined strategies to address global protein demand sustainability challenges and rising health costs through cultured, plant-based, and conventional food innovations. Key figures emphasized a collaborative "Yes and" approach where traditional agriculture partners with cellular and plant sciences to improve resource efficiency, reduce antibiotic use, and offer consumers diverse, higher-quality dietary choices. The discussion highlighted that while current prices for alternative proteins remain higher due to scaling limitations, rapid technological advancements and global expansion plans aim to make these options cost-competitive and environmentally superior within the next decade.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Developing Capital Markets: Financing the Future in Frontier and Emerging Markets
John Schellhase, Hedi Ben Mlouka, Afsaneh Beschloss, Claver Gatete, Megan McDonald, Stephanie von Friedeburg, Eden Mabilana, Leah Kusensela, Zane
The Milken Institute, IFC, and developing nation governments convened a panel featuring leaders from Rwanda, Standard Bank, and major asset managers to address capital markets as a primary constraint on economic growth in frontier and emerging markets. The discussion highlighted Rwanda's successful sovereign bond issuance and regional integration strategy alongside the IFC's shift toward creating market infrastructure to mobilize $7 billion in local currency financing. Despite persistent challenges regarding liquidity and corporate supply, the panelists advocated for regulatory reforms and mobile technology adoption to unlock the high-growth potential of African and other frontier economies.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Investing With Impact in Underserved Small Businesses
Aron Betru, Maria Contreras-Sweet, Kimberlee Cornett, Annie Donovan, John Lettieri, Kim Saunders, Aaron Better
Experts at a panel discussion analyzed the stark racial wealth gaps and the critical role of Community Development Financial Institutions in filling banking deserts left by post-2008 regulations. The dialogue highlighted policy mechanisms like Opportunity Zones and SBA loan guarantees while warning that deregulation or a shift toward real estate over small business investment could jeopardize capital for underserved demographics. Ultimately, the speakers framed the successful mobilization of capital for these communities as essential to preventing economic stagnation and maintaining U.S. global competitiveness against international rivals.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
The Case for Investing in Migrants and Refugees
Caroline Fairchild, Kerry Kennedy, Jeff Maggioncalda, Gideon Maltz, Saed Moujtahed, John Kluge
A diverse panel of experts, including representatives from RFK Human Rights, the Tent Foundation, and Coursera, convened to address the global displacement of over 20 million people by analyzing root causes like geopolitical instability and highlighting the economic inefficiencies of current aid models. Speakers detailed how private sector innovations, such as Google's IT certification programs and Starbucks' hiring commitments, are successfully countering credential barriers while proving that refugees yield a two-to-one return on investment within five years. Despite significant administrative hurdles and inadequate government support, the consensus emphasizes a strategic shift toward impact investing, educational access, and sustained political advocacy to integrate refugees into global supply chains and economies.
- Milken Institute58 min
Innovating the Future of Food: Disruptors Leading a Health Revolution
Mehmet Oz, Matt Barnard, Nicolas Jammet, James Rogers, Tina Sharkey, Will Rosenzweig, Sasha, Jamie Shen
Leaders from Plenty, Sweetgreen, Appeal, and Brandless outlined transformative strategies to overhaul the food supply chain by replacing transport-heavy logistics with indoor farming, molecular shelf-life extension, and direct-to-consumer digital models. These innovators aim to slash the 33–50% industry food waste rate while shifting consumer behavior from health mandates to desirable palatability through technologies that eliminate the need for traditional cold chains. Collectively, the panelists advocate for modernized agricultural policies and supply chain redesigns that prioritize biodiversity and transparency over the current system's reliance on crops bred for durability rather than flavor.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Private Equity: Creating Value Against Increased Competition
Jim Moglia, Virginie Morgon, Jonathan Rotolo, Scott Sperling, David Wasserman, Andrew Weinberg
Private equity firms are navigating a high-valuation environment by prioritizing operational value creation through specialized teams and long-term partnerships rather than relying on traditional financial engineering. While capital structures evolve toward global, permanent funding and co-investment strategies, industry leaders emphasize disciplined stress testing and contrarian deal sourcing to mitigate risks from compressed exit multiples and rising interest rates. This strategic shift positions private equity as an essential orchestrator of economic growth, leveraging active management to capitalize on the divestiture of non-core assets by large corporations.
- Milken Institute59 min
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Medicine: Hope or Hype?
Rick Berke, Rowan Chapman, Iya Khalil, Lloyd Minor, George Yancopoulos, Megan Zweig, Dan Furstenberg
Industry leaders and researchers convened to address the critical bottleneck of poor data quality in healthcare AI, noting that high-quality "big data" is essential for overcoming the limitations of existing Electronic Health Records and avoiding failures like those seen with IBM Watson. While venture capital has pivoted from high-risk clinical decision support to near-term applications in operational efficiency and medical imaging, participants advocated for long-term systemic reforms such as FDA mandates for molecular data collection and a $200 million biobank initiative to enable precise patient phenotyping. The panel concluded that bridging the gap between clinical trial success and real-world outcomes requires rigorous regulatory frameworks and collaborative investment to reduce physician burnout and improve drug development success rates.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Global Capital Markets
Gerard Baker, Mary Callahan Erdoes, Michael Corbat, Joshua Friedman, Scott Minerd, Ning Tang
Prominent financial leaders from Guggenheim, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, and Citigroup convened to analyze a 2018 global economy characterized by synchronous growth amidst rising debt levels, regulatory shifts, and structural market vulnerabilities. Key speakers warned that the rapid transition from quantitative easing to tightening, combined with the dominance of passive investing and record corporate leverage, creates significant risks for volatility and liquidity disruptions in coming years. The discussion further highlighted that while geopolitical tensions and trade deficits remain contentious, the most immediate threats to stability stem from a "fast speed, slow speed" trading dynamic and a labor market nearing critical constraints.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Beyond "Brotopia": Leaders Challenging the Boys' Club of Silicon Valley
Emily Chang, Bo Young Lee, Erin McPherson, Kara Nortman, Elaine Paul, Melissa Waters
Panelists define "Brotopia" as a subtle, bias-driven culture that excludes diverse thinkers and marginalizes women through microaggressions and heteronormative social dynamics. Industry leaders from Uber, Lyft, and Hulu demonstrate specific counter-strategies, including auditing hiring language, institutionalizing sponsorship over mentorship, and recruiting from historically Black colleges to dismantle systemic barriers. Despite these efforts, data reveals persistent disparities where women receive only 2% of venture capital and represent just 6% of Fortune 500 CEOs, necessitating radical policy shifts and individual self-reflection to achieve genuine equity.
- Milken Institute53 min
Blockchain: It's Not Just About the Money
Staci Warden, Ashish Gadnis, Peter Martin, Erick Miller, Patrick Moynihan, Charles Noyes
Moderated by Stacey Warden of the Milken Institute, a panel of investors and builders confirmed that five current for-profit blockchain ventures are generating revenue while shifting focus from speculative hype to tangible social coordination. Participants detailed specific applications such as verifiable voting systems, supply chain identity tracking, and compliant asset tokenization, all designed to replace traditional intermediaries with immutable, code-enforced incentives. Despite shared goals of technical maturation, the group debated critical challenges including regulatory integration, the tension between immutability and privacy rights, and the varying timelines for widespread adoption over the next decade.
- Milken Institute59 min
Japan's Economy, Jump-Started
Kotaro Tamura, Lawrence Ho, Daisuke Iwase, Mitsumaru Kumagai, Aya Murakami, Takao Ochi, HONG LIU
A panel of financial experts and government officials projects a structural transformation of the Japanese economy driven by undervalued equities, aggressive corporate governance reforms, and the strategic introduction of Integrated Resorts to counteract deflation and population decline. Key figures such as Prime Minister Abe and Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda are facilitating policy shifts toward foreign labor integration, sustained monetary easing, and resumed economic cooperation with China to stimulate productivity and tourism. These converging forces are expected to unlock trillions in hidden capital, boost GDP through a 50% growth in the tourism sector, and fundamentally alter Japan's return on equity within the next two to three years.