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Clear all filters- Milken Institute17 min
Time to Heal: Bring the Hostages Home Now, A Conversation with Noa Argamani | Global Conference 2025
At the Milken Institute Global Conference, rescued hostage Noam Gamani detailed the lethal conditions and ongoing execution of captives held in Gaza, specifically highlighting the unresolved status of her partner Avi Natan. Gamani, recognized as a 2025 *Time* 100 inductee, urged global leaders to maintain relentless public pressure through visible advocacy to secure a comprehensive negotiation deal for the 59 remaining hostages. She emphasized that the crisis remains an active war zone where daily casualties occur unless immediate diplomatic action addresses the imminent threat of death for those still imprisoned.
- Milken Institute18 min
A Conversation with Fernando Haddad, Minister of Finance of Brazil | Global Conference 2025
Fernando Haddad, Laura Deal Lacey
President Lula's administration projects a sustainable 3% annual economic growth trajectory through structural tax reforms, a new carbon market, and a Vice Presidential-led reindustrialization plan targeting hundreds of billions in private investment. This domestic strategy is reinforced by a dedicated National Data Center Policy promoting green digital infrastructure and solidified international partnerships under the G20 and BRICS frameworks to drive climate governance and the upcoming COP30 summit. With advanced infrastructure concessions and commitments such as a $34 billion corporate investment package, Brazil positions itself as a secure hub for sustainable capital seeking alignment with its 90% clean energy matrix.
- Milken Institute46 min
AI Ahead and the Future of Innovation | Global Investors' Symposium 2026
Annabelle Droulers, Winston Cheng, Ben Dawson, Sung Kim, Yifan "David" Li, Rui Li
Lenovo CFO Winston Wu and other industry leaders addressed the "perfect storm" of geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, while highlighting a strategic shift toward sovereign AI and localized data infrastructure. Speakers from Upstage, Hasai, and VITA Technologies detailed a transition from digital models to "Physical AI," driven by advancements in low-cost LiDAR, tactile sensing, and the imminent emergence of general-purpose robots. The consensus forecasts a 2024–2025 market pivot where hyperscalers accelerate hardware procurement for edge computing, enabling autonomous agents to navigate global complexities through hybrid compliance strategies and self-improving capabilities.
- Milken Institute18 min
US House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets Chairman Bryan Steil | Future of Finance
U.S. policymakers are navigating a critical inflection point where new frameworks for the Genius Act and targeted AI regulation aim to solidify American dominance in stablecoins, tokenization, and digital assets against global competitors. These strategies leverage the $300 billion stablecoin market backed by U.S. Treasuries and the projected $4 trillion in 2030 tokenized securities to drive dollarization in unstable economies while avoiding the innovation-stifling effects of broad horizontal laws. By engaging directly with the House Financial Services Subcommittee, industry leaders and regulators seek to protect consumers from bad actors through a scalpel-like approach that preserves market-driven outcomes.
- Milken Institute19 min
Conversation with Columbia Investment Management Company CEO & President Kim Lew | Future of Finance
Columbia University manages the complex transition from traditional globalization-driven investing to a fragmented landscape defined by geopolitical risk, AI integration, and restrictive cross-border regulations. The institution deploys advanced artificial intelligence tools to rapidly analyze data, streamline operational dashboards, and provide an unbiased perspective within its Investment Committee, thereby distinguishing itself from over-allocated peers. Ultimately, the approach emphasizes building horizontal networks and cultivating future thought leaders to ensure mission-driven organizations can navigate volatile markets while maintaining long-term tactical flexibility.
- Milken Institute22 min
Global Economic Outlook: A Conversation with Dan Katz | Future of Finance 2026
The IMF warns that escalating Gulf conflict introduces significant inflation and growth risks by disrupting energy markets and straining fragile economies, necessitating cautious monetary responses based on the duration of the instability. Simultaneously, the Fund highlights excessive global external imbalances, specifically criticizing the United States' large current account deficit and China's reliance on weak domestic consumption, while urging structural shifts to reduce trade tensions. In parallel, the IMF addresses the emerging stablecoin ecosystem, noting its potential for financial inclusion alongside risks of banking disintermediation, and reaffirms the US dollar's enduring central role in the international monetary system despite recent market deleveraging.
- Milken Institute25 min
Building Economic Prosperity: Conversation with US Senator Angela Alsobrooks | Future of Finance
Angela Alsobrooks, Rachel Reilly
Freshman Senator Alison Brooks leverages her executive background to champion bipartisan legislation like the Genius Act and the Tariffs Transparency Act, addressing digital asset regulation and economic uncertainty. Her agenda targets generational wealth through housing reforms, targeted small business tax credits, and sustained funding for Maryland's HBCUs. By bridging ideological divides to overcome gridlock, Brooks aims to mitigate structural barriers to economic mobility for the sandwich generation and future workforce.
- Milken Institute29 min
Conversation with DFC CEO Ben Black and EXIM Bank President John Jovanovic | Future of Finance 2026
Ben Black, John Jovanovic, Matthew Aleshire
John Yovanovitch of the Export-Import Bank and Ben of the Development Finance Corporation are leading a coordinated push to reindustrialize the U.S. economy by deploying over $160 billion in authorized capital to secure supply chains and counter Chinese influence. Their agencies are prioritizing strategic sectors such as critical minerals, energy, and advanced mobility while removing investment barriers in high-income allies to mobilize private capital globally. This bipartisan initiative aims to create domestic manufacturing jobs and establish long-term market stability by exporting American financial services alongside physical infrastructure projects.
- Milken Institute27 min
Conversation with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and CFTC Chairman Michael Selig | Future of Finance 2026
Paul Atkins, Michael Selig, Michael Piwowar
SEC Chairman Atkins and CFTC Chairman Selig are dismantling a fragmented regulatory landscape by establishing a joint taxonomy and "truce" to clearly distinguish tokenized securities from digital commodities while preventing duplicative enforcement. The agencies are simultaneously modernizing capital formation through disclosure streamlining, approving perpetual crypto futures, and accelerating on-chain settlement to reverse declining IPO trends. These collaborative initiatives aim to provide statutory durability in a post-Loper Bright environment by fostering a single primary regulator framework that retains global liquidity and innovation.
- Milken Institute54 min
End of an Era A Conversation With NBA Great Kobe Bryant | Global Conference 2016
In a candid reflection on his 20-year career, Kobe Bryant explains that his retirement was driven by an internal desire to pivot to storytelling and media rather than physical decline, a decision made independent of team performance or his 60-point finale. Throughout the interview, he details an evolved leadership philosophy centered on "brutal honesty" and the "hero-villain" dynamic, while affirming his enduring mentorship bond with Michael Jordan and reconciled relationship with Shaquille O'Neal. Bryant concludes by urging athletes to cultivate passions outside of sports during their prime, highlighting his current focus on creating fantasy-infused narratives through his "Kobe, Inc." ventures to transform how sports stories are told.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
Looking Back: A Conversation With Five-Time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady | Global Conference 2018
Tom Brady confirmed his intention to play through the 2018-2019 season and into his mid-40s by attributing his longevity to the TB12 method's focus on pliability and his refusal to accept injury as inevitable. Addressing the Super Bowl LII loss and his relationship with Coach Bill Belichick, he defended the coaching staff's decisions while acknowledging his wife Gisele Bündchen's role in negotiating his retirement timeline based on family well-being. Beyond the field, Brady emphasized a leadership philosophy that prioritizes internal validation and organizational humility, aiming to inspire a broader cultural shift toward proactive health management.
- Milken Institute29 min
Conversation with US Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye Tom Barrack | Middle East & Africa Summit
Ambassador Tom Barak outlines a strategic shift toward local autonomy and economic prosperity, citing the 1968 UAE formation as a model for neutralizing threats like Hezbollah and Hamas without external mandates. He details significant diplomatic progress between Presidents Trump and Erdoğan, including the resolution of S-400 disputes and a 50% reduction in Turkish reliance on Russian energy, alongside predictions for lifting Syrian sanctions to boost oil production. While facing skepticism regarding Israel's acceptance of Turkish involvement in a Gaza stabilization force, Barak advocates for a regional future defined by technological integration and a "Solomon Accord" to restore Turkey-Israel trade despite current political friction.
- Milken Institute6 min
LeadersLink Kristen Dahlgren
Founded by journalist and breast cancer survivor Kristin Dahlgren, the Cancer Vaccine Coalition accelerates the development of immune-activating cancer vaccines by rapidly scaling from a startup into a global network coordinating its first summit with the AACR and HSBC Bank. Despite early operational hurdles in defining the therapeutic sector, the organization secured its first major donation and clinical trial funding while leveraging the Leaders Link program to access high-level mentorship and strategic partnerships. With a documentary in production to drive public awareness, the coalition aims to shorten the five-to-ten-year timeline for patient access to less toxic, faster-acting cancer treatments.
- Milken Institute6 min
LeadersLink Anjee Davis
Founded in 2005 by Nancy Roach, FIGHT Colorectal Cancer has expanded its advocacy operations to over 25 staff while addressing the disease's status as the second leading cause of cancer deaths. The organization recently pivoted to the "Leaders Link" initiative, launching a specialized AI digital tool that delivers guideline-aligned information on colorectal diagnosis and treatment while navigating technical maintenance challenges through strategic vendor partnerships. Current priorities emphasize disseminating this resource to health systems and professional associations, alongside the Leaders Link mentorship program which connects participants with diverse innovation strategies to enhance community support.
- Milken Institute6 min
LeadersLink Michelle Stewart
Founded by Avner Namani and Caroline Kelly, Pankind Pancreatic Cancer Australia aims to triple the five-year survival rate to 39% by 2030 through evidence-based research and patient navigation systems that address treatment inaccessibility. The organization mitigates the dangers of unproven overseas therapies by deploying clinical nurse specialists and partnering with Trial Screen to simplify complex clinical trial enrollment for diverse and rural populations. With strategic support from the LeadersLink capstone program and input from CEO Michelle Stewart, Pankind is refining this framework to accelerate therapeutic adoption and transform terminal diagnoses into manageable chronic conditions.