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2015 CA Summit - Water: Protecting California’s Lifeline
Kevin Klowden, Martin Adams, Paula Landis, Carlos Riva, Kelly Sanders, Lester Snow
Facing its driest five-year period in five centuries, California is mobilizing $7.4 billion from Proposition 1 to modernize aging infrastructure and reduce reliance on collapsing snowpack while addressing seismic risks to its water conveyance systems. State agencies and private entities are implementing diverse strategies ranging from the Carlsbad desalination plant to direct potable reuse, though these investments must navigate complex energy dependencies and insufficient groundwater metering. Ultimately, the state is transitioning from a 100-year-old management philosophy to a sustainable model that integrates local self-reliance, market mechanisms, and aggressive conservation to ensure water security for its 300,000 residents currently lacking safe drinking water.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
2015 CA Summit - Building Better People Movers: The Future of Transportation in California
Laura Nelson, Tony Canova, Brian Kelly, Rob Lloyd, Tara Roth, Julie Schoenfeld
California is implementing a comprehensive transportation transformation that shifts from highway expansion to corridor-focused strategies integrating dynamic pricing, cap-and-trade revenue, and massive investments in high-speed rail and electric vehicle infrastructure. State officials and industry leaders, including Governor Jerry Brown and representatives from Hyperloop Technologies, are advancing aggressive targets for 1.5 million EVs and new transit projects while navigating regulatory frameworks for autonomous vehicles and public-private partnerships. Despite challenges such as funding timelines for the Purple Line extension and the competitive race between high-speed rail and Hyperloop for the Los Angeles-San Francisco corridor, the state continues to prioritize multimodal connectivity to reduce emissions and accommodate over 80% of transit riders who lack personal vehicles.
- Milken Institute44 min
2015 CA Summit - Powering California’s Economy: A Conversation with John S. Watson
John S. Watson, Brian Sullivan
John Watson outlines a severe global energy downturn driven by oversupply and resilient U.S. shale production, projecting hydrocarbons will still satisfy 75% of energy demand two decades from now. He critically contrasts this reality with California's restrictive regulatory environment, arguing that high costs, environmental mandates, and inefficient policies are driving corporate out-migration and stifling economic growth despite the state's status as a major energy and agricultural hub. While detailing Chevron's strategic focus on cost discipline and specific international LNG projects, Watson advocates for nuclear and natural gas expansion over current subsidy structures to achieve effective carbon abatement without undermining economic stability.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
2015 CA Summit - Honing California’s Edge in Technology and Entertainment
Jane Wells, Beatriz Acevedo, John Bolton, Jason Kirk, Chris Williams
This discussion analyzes the Los Angeles digital media ecosystem, highlighting its unique blend of entertainment infrastructure and emerging technology sectors where companies like Maker Studios, Flippagram, and MeToo operate alongside traditional aerospace giants. Key outcomes include the strategic acquisition of Maker Studios by Disney to capture millennial audiences, the pivot of Zephyr toward B2B rights management, and the significant challenge of recruiting engineering talent in a region historically dominated by creative figures. Furthermore, the event outlines future growth vectors in virtual reality and mobile video monetization while addressing critical hurdles such as H-1B visa restrictions and the need for culturally diverse content strategies.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
2015 CA Summit - Opening the Golden Gate: Strategies to Attract Foreign Direct Investment
Curtis S. Chin, Caroline Beteta, Juan Carlos Briseño, Sonnet Hui, Brian Peck, John Scull
Leading experts and officials convened to address California's status as the top U.S. recipient of foreign direct investment while confronting rising competition and regulatory hurdles such as CEQA and restrictive visa policies. Panelists from government, venture capital, and real estate sectors, including Hazen's Group and Visit California, emphasized the critical need for infrastructure upgrades, federal immigration reform, and unified regional branding to sustain economic growth. The dialogue highlighted specific opportunities to deepen ties with Mexico and China through enhanced student exchanges and strategic public-private partnerships, aiming to translate tourism demand into tangible manufacturing and technology investments.
- Milken Institute1h 5m
2015 CA Summit - Notice to Proceed: Clearing a Path for Infrastructure Financing
Dale Bonner, Samara Barend, Teveia Barnes, Marc Levine, Dean Palumbo
A panel of California Assemblymember Mark Levine, I-Bank official Tavia Barnes, and industry leaders from AECOM and Plenary addressed the state's $64 billion infrastructure maintenance gap and the political hurdles hindering effective public-private partnerships. The discussion highlighted the need for legislative reforms to accelerate project timelines, the adoption of innovative financing tools like third-party verification and tax-exempt bonds, and the potential of technology to reduce costs and increase operational efficiency. Speakers emphasized that while local agencies are successfully leveraging private capital for delivery, the state must overcome risk aversion and bureaucratic delays to meet the 2.5% GDP investment benchmark required for adequate infrastructure growth.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
2015 CA Summit - Fostering Innovation to Improve Health Care
Ross DeVol, Donald Crane, Ed Hernandez, Richard Merkin, Kristen Miranda, Art Torres
Leading health stakeholders convened to address California's critical healthcare challenges, including a bifurcated payment system introduced by the 2015 MACRA law and the accelerating market consolidation among insurers like Blue Shield and Anthem. Panelists highlighted that while innovations such as the Heritage Health Prize and joint data exchanges offer promise, systemic barriers like low Medi-Cal reimbursement rates and a 300% pay disparity between specialists and primary care providers continue to drive costs and exacerbate workforce shortages. The discussion concluded that without shifting from volume-based to value-based models and addressing demographic disparities in Covered California enrollment, unchecked consolidation may force government rate regulation to protect consumers.
- Milken Institute1h 18m
The Conservative Heart: How to Build a Fairer, Happier and More Prosperous America
Arthur C. Brooks, George F. Will, Mike Clouden
Arthur Brooks delivers a comprehensive argument that free enterprise, driven by aspiration and moral sentiment rather than greed, is the most effective mechanism for lifting billions out of poverty while warning against the spiritual emptiness of material attachment. He critiques current cultural and educational stigmas against skilled trades and calls for "breakout leadership" to foster bipartisan cooperation centered on opportunity for the poor. The session concludes with a Q&A and book signing for Brooks' work, *The Conservative Heart*, exploring strategies to balance economic success with endogenous life goals.
- Goldman Sachs22 min
National Geographic Society - Storytelling as an Agent of Change: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Marcus Bleasdale, Susan Goldberg, Dr. Enric Sala, Claudia Malley
At a decade-long anniversary event with National Geographic, Goldman Sachs hosted Susan Goldberg, Dr. Enric Sala, and Marcus Bleasdale to discuss the intersection of storytelling and conservation policy. Goldberg outlined a five-principle framework prioritizing urgent global issues, while Sala detailed how the Pristine Seas Project leveraged scientific data to secure a record 300,000-square-kilometer marine reserve in Chile. Bleasdale further illustrated the power of imagery by exposing the link between conflict minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo and electronics supply chains, concluding with panelist pledges to unify global leadership on climate and sustainability.
- Milken Institute1h 33m
Building a 21st Century Workforce and Market – What’s the Solution? (KPCC Forum Series)
Matt Horton, John Cohn, Ben Bergman, Kevin Clowden, Vontone Quinlevin, Jessica Goodhart, Russell Ragsdale
Presenters analyze California's severe economic challenges, including a 5.9% unemployment rate and housing unaffordability, alongside a critical workforce shortage driven by the decoupling of productivity and employment numbers. In response, local utilities like Southern California Edison and community colleges are piloting "earn while you learn" programs and expanding Career Technical Education to fill high-paying middle-skill roles in sectors ranging from solar energy to advanced manufacturing. The discussion concludes that future regional competitiveness depends on shifting toward a continuous retraining economy supported by micro-credentials and targeted government procurement to sustain local employment growth.
- Milken Institute1h 31m
Staying Afloat During the Drought: Using Technology to Reshape Our Relationship to Water
Steve Gregory, Kelly Sanders, Nick Haan, Lorcan O’Herlihy, David R. Pettijohn, Andrew Fahlund, Matt Horton
Co-hosted by the Milken Institute and KPCC, this forum convened experts to address California's unsustainable water reliance through strategies like the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's goal to cut imported water use by 50% by 2024. The discussion highlighted innovative approaches including decentralized neighborhood capture, the Singularity University global challenge for new water sources, and a shift toward treating energy and water as an interconnected system. Panelists ultimately identified conservation, recycled water, and agricultural efficiency as the most immediate solutions while noting persistent legal and structural barriers to implementing tiered pricing and direct potable reuse.
- Milken Institute1h 24m
The Open Data Opportunity: How Government Information Can Change the Way California Does Business
Kevin Cloud, Jason Barrett, Ben Welsh, Deep Varma, Alex Padilla, Alicia Ruo, Ted Ross
California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed AB 169 and SB 272, mandating that state and local agencies publish machine-readable data and comprehensive inventories to shift operations from information hoarding to transparency. This legislative framework has catalyzed economic efficiency, enabling private firms like Trulia to reduce engineering overhead while allowing cities such as Los Angeles to eliminate costly redundant systems through public-private partnerships. Despite facing challenges regarding data quality, talent gaps, and cultural resistance, these reforms aim to standardize information across jurisdictions to enhance government performance and citizen decision-making.
- Bank of America22 min
Effectively Managing Your Small Business’s Cash Flow
Carol Roth, Will Barr, Max Eliscu, Rieva Lesonsky, Steve Strauss, Cheryl Roth, Max Elliske, Riva Lassonski
Expert panels define cash flow as the critical narrative tool for business survival, emphasizing that small business owners face the primary challenge of delayed client payments that often exceed standard Net 30 terms. To mitigate risks such as missed opportunities and payroll failures, stakeholders recommend implementing daily monitoring, maintaining a six-month operating reserve, and utilizing technology to accelerate revenue inflows. The consensus strategy for stabilizing finances involves securing lines of credit proactively and adopting the "cash flow yoga" approach of collecting payments faster than expenses are paid.
- Milken Institute56 min
London Summit 2015 - Creating an Enabling Environment for Growth in Africa (I)
Henry Obi, Chinelo Anohu-Amazu, Gachao Kiuna, Scott Mackin, Ali Mufuruki, Ebele Okobi
A panel of investment leaders and institutional managers outlined how closing Africa's critical power deficit requires shifting domestic capital, such as Nigeria's and Kenya's expanded pension funds, into long-term infrastructure projects that offer equity returns exceeding 20%. By prioritizing industrial electricity over consumer-focused tech and avoiding markets plagued by fiscal indiscipline, firms like TransCentury and Denim Capital are demonstrating that basic infrastructure execution generates outsized yields despite prevailing risk narratives. This strategic pivot aims to transform the continent from a mere consumption market into a productive economy capable of sustaining high growth through localized, capital-efficient models.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
London Summit 2015 - Bridging the Talent Divide: Demand-Driven Education for a Diverse Workforce (I)
Mark Cahill, Nancy Altobello, Meabh Quoirin, Richard Socarides, Tim Stewart, Aniela Unguresan
Leading global organizations and educational institutions are redefining workforce development by shifting from rigid academic credentials to experiential "liquid skills" and peer-to-peer learning models in response to automation and demographic shifts. Key figures from EY, GLG, and various universities emphasize a shared responsibility among governments, businesses, and individuals to implement apprenticeships, mandate non-linear career paths, and prioritize cognitive diversity over traditional pedigree. This collaborative evolution aims to close the skills gap by restructuring degree programs, normalizing diverse hiring practices, and fostering a culture where continuous reskilling and emotional intelligence serve as the primary drivers of employability.