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Accelerating Medical Research: The Bipartisan Quest for Cures
Margaret Anderson, Bob Hugin, Francis Collins, Mike Milken, Sara Radcliffe, Joe Barton
Hosted by Faster Cures, the 18th Global Conference convened over 160 sessions to address the critical intersection of biomedical innovation and economic stability, featuring strategic insights from Bob Hugin, Mike Milken, and Francis Collins regarding the shrinking purchasing power of NIH funding and China's aggressive bioscience investments. Speakers highlighted the urgent need to revise legislative frameworks, such as the bipartisan 21st Century Cures initiative and dynamic scoring practices, to counter a 23% decline in federal research support that threatens U.S. leadership against global competitors. The event concluded with a unified call to action for sustained advocacy and targeted funding for young scientists to secure future breakthroughs in precision medicine and drug repurposing.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
The Economic Future of the Middle East
Christopher Schroeder, Wael, Hala Fadal, Samir, Elizabeth, Amin, Al, Jack Dorsey, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Lew, David Folio, Chris Brown, Lara Satrakhin, Sami Toukan
A comprehensive panel analysis highlights a transformative economic shift in the MENA region, where surging mobile penetration and a youth-driven entrepreneurial culture are displacing traditional reliance on government employment and public sector jobs. Venture capital is aggressively pivoting from legacy sectors like oil and real estate toward digital infrastructure and indigenous startups, fueled by significant Western investment and a cultural move toward self-reliance despite persistent political volatility. While educational disparities and bureaucratic hurdles remain critical constraints, experts recommend a strategic dual approach combining immediate bottom-up business support with long-term top-down structural reforms to unlock the region's massive demographic and technological potential.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
May We Have Your Attention, Please: How Data Is Transforming the Consumer Experience
Bob Pittman, Barry Diller, Bobby Kodak
During the Milken Institute University Ceremony, Bob Pittman, Barry Diller, and Bobby Kotick received honorary degrees for their distinct contributions to media, travel, and gaming while discussing the industry-wide shift from legacy ratings to data-driven attribution models. Pittman detailed iHeartMedia's strategy to leverage big data for measurable ROI, Diller highlighted how companies like Expedia and Tinder utilize massive datasets to optimize advertising, and Kotick described Activision Blizzard's success in blending physical and digital engagement through titles like *Skylanders* and *Guitar Hero*. The panelists agreed that while delivery mechanisms evolve toward mobile and connected devices, the core value of their respective products remains constant, necessitating a transition from guessing consumer value to measuring specific actions.
- Milken Institute1h 4m
Precision Medicine: Accelerating Treatments From Potential to Reality
Mike Milken, Margaret Anderson, Pradeep Khosla, Brian Drucker, Betsy Nabel, Sam Hoggud
Distinguished experts including Pradeep Khosla, Brian Drucker, and Sam Hogg convened to discuss the transformation of medicine into a collaborative, data-driven field where precision and artificial intelligence have replaced traditional research silos. Despite significant breakthroughs like the rapid development of Gleevec, panelists warned that underfunding, a lack of trained physician-scientists, and intense global competition threaten U.S. leadership in the bioscience sector. The group concluded that realizing this "golden age of medicine" requires an urgent Apollo-style initiative, multi-sector co-investment, and a cultural shift toward patient partnerships to secure global health preeminence.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Health Care in the Digital Age
Anna, Mike, Patrick, Atul, Victor, John
A strategic partnership between BlackBerry and a biotech firm is addressing the critical security and infrastructure gaps in healthcare by developing a portable "passport" device for full human genome storage and a secure "mission control" center. This initiative supports a broader paradigm shift from organ-based medicine to molecular-level treatments, leveraging dynamic data and technologies like engineered natural killer cells to extend survival in aggressive cancers. Despite these advancements, the industry faces significant hurdles including a lack of interoperability, stringent FDA approval delays for biomarkers, and the need to bridge the digital divide for equitable patient empowerment.
- Goldman Sachs29 min
Goldman Sachs Economists on EU Capital Markets Union: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Huw Pill, Jim Esposito, Philippe Ithurbide, William Wright
As European economies transition from crisis management to long-term structural growth, a strategic push is underway to establish a Capital Markets Union that diversifies funding beyond the banking sector. This initiative targets critical barriers such as fragmented exchange infrastructure, inconsistent insolvency laws, and information asymmetries that currently hinder SME access to public markets. Panelists recommend immediate regulatory harmonization and technology-driven standardization to unlock deep pools of long-term capital, ensuring that medium-sized enterprises and infrastructure projects can secure sustainable financing.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
Investment Opportunities in Education
Betsy Corcoran, Chantelle Poulsen, Jason Young, Mitch, Susan Wolford
Venture capital activity in the EdTech sector has surged to nearly $2 billion, driven by a market shift from hardware to software solutions that demonstrate measurable improvements in teaching and learning outcomes. While valuations remain inflated and competition intensifies in saturated segments like LMS and language learning, investors are identifying untapped opportunities in special education and adaptive learning tools such as Newton. Key figures predict six public offerings within 18 months, contingent on companies overcoming long sales cycles and proving efficacy through data initiatives like Chicago's LEAP.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Inclusive Finance: How Technology Brings Banking to the Underserved
Chris Brummer, Chris Larson, Bill Berheit, Shamina Singh, David Thompson, Bob, David Rockefeller Jr., Stacey Worden
Industry leaders from organizations like Safaricom, Abra, Ripple, and Western Union are leveraging mobile technology and distributed ledgers to provide financial services to the estimated 2 billion unbanked adults globally. These innovations, ranging from the "Human ATM" model to biometric identity verification, enable real-time settlements and micro-transactions that bypass traditional banking infrastructure while reducing costs for low-income populations. Although regulatory hurdles and legacy banking lobbying present significant challenges, public-private partnerships are increasingly digitizing social subsidies to combat corruption and unlock trillions of dollars in purchasing power within emerging markets.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
Is Bigger Better? Global Strategies in Hospitality
Jesse Scharf, Alan Firstman, Mahmood Kimji, David Palmer, Michael Rosenfeldt, Henry Silverman, David Gergenhardt Griffin Jr., Eric Schmidt, Henry Haynes, Michael Passmore, Mark Blythefield Jr.
At the Milken Conference, five hospitality leaders including Alan Firstman of Montage Hotels and Mahmood Kimji of Highgate analyzed critical market themes such as all-time pricing peaks, capital market liquidity, and the disruptive impact of Airbnb. The panelists detailed how asset-light financing models and shifting brand strategies are driving multiple expansion while technology giants force a transition from traditional OTAs to direct distribution channels. Concluding that future value lies in niche differentiation rather than scale, the group anticipated a wave of strategic mergers designed to reduce overhead and optimize returns in a saturated global market.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Luxury Without Borders
Jared Carney, Tamara Mellon, Dr. Precious Maloui Motsepe, Dee Poon, Kevin Ryan
A panel of industry leaders including Kevin Ryan, Dee Poon, Dr. Precious Maloui Motsepe, and Tamara Mellon discussed how the global luxury market is shifting its geographic center toward Asia and the Middle East while adopting digital-physical hybrid business models. The experts highlighted critical operational transitions, such as Gilt.com's data-driven flash sales, Pi's just-in-time supply chains, and Africa Fashion International's use of technology to bypass physical retail barriers in Western markets. Together, these insights predict that within a decade, traditional wholesale and retail structures will become obsolete as brands prioritize granular data analytics, ultra-fast production cycles, and ethical storytelling to satisfy a tech-savvy, globally expanding affluent consumer base.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Wellness and Prevention: Creating Healthier Lives and a Healthier Economy
Eric Schatzker, Steve Bird, Lynn Goldman, Kyuri, Bernard Tyson, LaDawn Mantegi, Daryl Difty
A panel featuring leaders from Safeway, Kaiser Permanente, and IBM demonstrates how shifting healthcare focus from treatment to prevention can drastically reduce costs and improve population health outcomes. These organizations achieved significant results, such as Safeway's 50% healthcare cost reduction and Kaiser Permanente's lower cost trends, by implementing outcome-based rewards, addressing social determinants, and utilizing data-driven interventions. The discussion further highlights the urgent economic necessity of rebalancing public policy and incentives to address systemic disparities and move beyond fee-for-service models toward holistic, value-based care.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Women: Key Players in High-Growth Investment Strategies
Chris Ailman, Carol Kretschmann
Despite women comprising over 60% of U.S. PhDs, they remain critically underrepresented in venture capital and private equity, with less than 5% of fund capital flowing to female-led companies. Institutional leaders like CalSTRS are leveraging $200 billion in assets to enforce structural reforms, including "Rooney Rule" style hiring mandates and diversity-linked compensation, while investors are urged to demand representation during due diligence. Panelists conclude that overcoming deep-seated bias requires shifting from voluntary pipeline initiatives to enforced accountability through shareholder voting, diverse sourcing, and the transfer of wealth toward female consumers.
- Milken Institute1h 12m
Follow the Flow: How Asset Management Is Reshaping the Global Financial System
Eric Schatzker, Jess Staley, John Chervam, Jeff Gundlach, David Harding, Kent Clark
A panel of industry leaders and regulators discussed the accelerating consolidation of asset managers, where firms face strategic divergence between pursuing scale to access exclusive deal flow or capping assets to preserve performance quality. The discussion highlighted critical systemic risks emerging from liquidity mismatches, the displacement of bank credit intermediation by asset managers, and the potential dangers of negative rates and "unconstrained" strategies in an oversaturated market. Experts concluded that while market stress tests like the energy sector repricing have shown resilience, the next crisis will likely stem from currently logical assumptions regarding risk and capital preservation.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Why L.A. Is Working
Steve Drobny, Julie Gerberdinger, Kara, Walter, Scott Goldbaum Jr., Eric Schmidt, Steve Cowpert Jr., Harry
Los Angeles is rapidly transforming into a premier technology hub by capitalizing on its distinct entertainment and automotive heritage to drive superior user experience design, evidenced by a fivefold surge in startup capital to $2.5 billion. This growth is fueled by a diverse funding landscape involving over 150 local banks and family offices that support revenue-focused enterprises, while a talent influx from major tech firms bolsters the region's engineering capabilities. Although historically a feeder market for acquisitions, the ecosystem is increasingly retaining anchor companies and scaling successful ventures like TrueCar and Rubicon to secure long-term institutional dominance.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
Southeast Asia: A Compelling Case for Investment
Cecilia Mazzeca, Kirk Wagger, Cesar Purisima, Kasim Sid Patumsok, Richard Lee, Dina Jalal, AJ Gandhi, Carl Harris, Ben Rosen Manning, Nate Pierce
This presentation analyzes the ASEAN Economic Community's projected rise as the world's fifth-largest economy by 2015, driven by a youthful demographic dividend and strategic infrastructure integration. While U.S. foreign direct investment has surpassed China's through a "China Plus Two" diversification strategy, investors face distinct challenges including regulatory non-tariff barriers and the necessity for localized partnerships. Experts recommend utilizing Singapore as a legal hub and adopting a country-specific approach to capitalize on emerging opportunities in electronics manufacturing, medical tourism, and urban development.