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Innovations to Build Food Resiliency | Asia Summit 2022
Holly Freishtat, Beverley Postma, Ian Roberts, Pier Luigi Sigismondi, Sunny Verghese
Industry leaders from OLAM International, Dole, and Euler Group convened to address the deepening global food insecurity affecting 345 million people by outlining aggressive strategies to decarbonize agriculture and digitize smallholder supply chains. These executives detailed concrete commitments, including OLAM's accelerated net-zero timeline and AI-driven agronomy tools, Dole's direct sourcing shifts to bypass intermediaries, and Euler Group's push for rapid technology scaling in cellular agriculture. The panel concluded that overcoming the current crisis requires consolidated capital and mandatory transparency measures like carbon labeling to transform the sector from an extraction-based model to a resilient, inclusive ecosystem.
- Milken Institute43 min
An Interview with George Lucas
George Lucas revolutionized the film industry by founding Lucasfilm Technology to establish the THX sound standard and creating Industrial Light & Magic to pioneer digital special effects. His career spans from the semi-autobiographical *American Graffiti* to the mythological *Star Wars* franchise, where he blended anthropological motifs with serialized storytelling to redefine cinema for adolescents. Beyond his directorial work, Lucas has committed the vast majority of his wealth to philanthropic causes, including a historic $175 million donation to USC and the establishment of foundations dedicated to film preservation and K-12 education reform.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Transitioning to a Food Environment Built for Health | Milken Institute Global Conference 2023
Allison Aubrey, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, Nancy Dalton, Anthony Pratt, Craig Wichner, Dr. Kathleen Medina, Elizabeth Littlefield Jr., Eliza Bailey
A diverse panel of leaders from agriculture, technology, and food security organizations outlines a critical strategy to transition the U.S. toward a health-promoting food environment by addressing systemic failures like obesity, food waste, and monoculture dependency. Through proposed policy reforms—including cover crop incentives in the Farm Bill, permanent SNAP online access, and insurance-linked nutrition rewards—experts aim to shift subsidies from low-value commodities to nutrient-dense production while leveraging digital tools and behavioral science. The discussion emphasizes that immediate public-private partnerships are essential to reverse soil degradation, reduce methane emissions, and ensure universal access to nutritionally adequate food.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
The Future of Food Retail | Global Conference 2024
Holly Freishtat, Jason Buechel, Nancy Dalton, Rodney McMullen, Leslie Sarasin
Retail leaders including Kroger's Rodney McMullen and Amazon's Nancy Dalton discuss a fundamental shift where food retailers evolve into healthcare hubs by integrating nutrition data, expanding SNAP access, and treating food as medicine to combat chronic disease. The industry is simultaneously restructuring supply chains from "just-in-time" to resilient models while deploying hyper-local AI for personalized assortments and launching urban "Daily Shop" formats to serve diverse consumer needs. These strategic pivots aim to align 82% of retailers with dietitian-led wellness programs, reduce a third of global food waste, and build a "healthiest workforce" through data-driven benefits that address the intersection of convenience, health, and sustainability.
- Milken Institute44 min
Young Leaders Conversation: Defining the New Age of Asia's Creative Economy | Asia Summit 2024
Phoebe Lai, Reta Lee, John Penotti, James Shin, Rochelle
Moderated by Rochelle Lee, this panel explored the strategic pivot of Asia's creative economy as James Shin and John Penelty advocate for private financing and proprietary ownership to secure long-term value amidst a streaming market shifting from growth-at-all-costs to profitability. The discussion highlighted how regional hubs like Singapore are leveraging tax incentives to host culturally specific storytelling, while new brand-underwriting models and AI-driven pre-visualization tools are accelerating production efficiency and reshaping talent management. By prioritizing original content over established IP retreads and adapting to emerging demographics in Africa and Southeast Asia, the panel outlined a roadmap for navigating a post-strike industry defined by transparency and diverse distribution channels.
- Milken Institute55 min
The Asia Pacific Investment Outlook | Asia Summit 2024
Tim Dattels, Abdulla Al-Kuwari, Patrick Graham, Munirah Khairuddin, Eli Lee, Matthew Michelini
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- Milken Institute45 min
Riding the Waves of Credit: Strategies for an Uncertain Future | Asia Summit 2024
Sharon Chen, Matthieu Boulanger, Patrick Dennis, Katherine Grawe, Joshua Pack
A disjointed panel discussion involving numerous unidentified speakers and audience members covered fragmented topics ranging from real estate and banking to pandemic recovery without establishing a cohesive narrative or actionable conclusions. The dialogue featured conflicting data points, such as a $4 to $5 billion market figure and a claim regarding New York office locations, alongside frequent expressions of uncertainty that prevented the synthesis of specific insights on economic cycles or global geopolitics. Ultimately, the session failed to produce definitive resolutions or forward-looking statements, ending abruptly with unresolved questions and incoherent remarks.
- Milken Institute42 min
Global Investment Outlook | Asia Summit 2024
Martin Soong, Jeffrey Jaensubhakij, Jenny Lee, Todd Sisitsky
A panel hosted by the head of the American Foundation in London brought together four experts and advisors to discuss fragmented topics ranging from uncertain Asian economic forecasts to the undefined role of AI in business. Participants cited vague numerical figures and generalized concerns about wealth balance and social inclusivity without establishing concrete investment strategies, policy frameworks, or measurable outcomes. The dialogue ultimately failed to provide definitive market trends or implementation plans, concluding with general expressions of gratitude rather than specific forward-looking milestones.
- Milken Institute44 min
The Growing Need for Digital-Centric Mental Health Strategies | Asia Summit 2024
Jean Liu, Wendy Chapman, Prem Kumar Nair, Lee Cheng, Ramesh Rajentheran
Driven by post-pandemic policy shifts and substantial public investment, the mental health sector faces a critical need to regulate an oversaturated market where 75% of the 20,000 available digital apps lack clinical evidence. Industry leaders and governments are responding by establishing interoperability standards and hybrid care models that integrate telehealth with physical facilities to overcome privacy barriers and low user retention rates. Looking ahead, artificial intelligence and immersive technologies are poised to scale workforce capacity and enable personalized, proactive treatment, provided that robust data governance frameworks are successfully implemented to ensure patient safety and trust.
- Milken Institute1h 4m
The New Climate Reality: Financing for Adaptation, Resilience, and Recovery | Global Conference 2024
Aimée Christensen, Gillian Caldwell, Jeff Goodell, Ekhosuehi Iyahen, Stacey Swann, Amy Christensen
Addressing the critical $3 trillion to $5 trillion annual financing gap for climate resilience, the event highlighted strategic efforts by USAID, the Insurance Development Forum, and 21 global foundations to leverage public capital in de-risking private investment. Speakers detailed innovative mechanisms such as BlackRock's new infrastructure fund, parametric insurance tools, and the IRA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to overcome pipeline challenges and the protection gap in emerging markets. The proceedings further underscored the economic viability of adaptation through evidence of a median $9 return per $1 spent while exposing contradictions in the $7 trillion in global fossil fuel subsidies and rising litigation against the sector.
- Milken Institute33 min
Navigating the United Kingdom's New Political Era | Asia Summit 2024
Jonathan McClory, Catherine West, Rachel Wolf
Following the 2024 UK general election, the Labour Party secured an absolute majority under Prime Minister Keir Starmer to address stagnant growth and fiscal constraints while prioritizing planning reform and rapid energy decarbonization. The administration is leveraging its new mandate to boost investment in the Indo-Pacific region, evidenced by the CPTPP accession and recent deals with South Korean and Australian entities, while simultaneously finalizing a stable three-principle framework for relations with China by early spring. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Treasury face the challenge of funding these growth initiatives without raising taxes on the majority of workers, necessitating potential levies on businesses and assets amidst a domestic political landscape where all major parties struggle to exceed 30% support.
- Milken Institute31 min
A Conversation with Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan | Asia Summit 2024
Tshering Tobgay, Curtis S. Chin
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- Milken Institute45 min
Attracting Capital to Promote Growth: Indicators & Insights | Asia Summit 2024
Michelle Martin, Pablo Coballasi, Jackie Surtani, Paul J. Thoppil
A panel of global experts analyzed shifting foreign direct investment patterns in Asia, highlighting how geopolitical tensions and climate imperatives are driving multinational corporations to adopt "China-plus-one" strategies and establish regional headquarters in countries like Vietnam and India. The discussion further detailed how U.S. election prospects, potential trade tariffs, and the AI-driven energy boom are accelerating supply chain realignments toward North America and necessitating substantial climate financing commitments from institutions like the Asian Development Bank. Finally, participants identified Singapore as a replicable benchmark for investment success, emphasizing the need for developing nations to balance digital trade interoperability with workforce retraining to meet emerging environmental and technological demands.
- Milken Institute45 min
Catalytic Capital: Investing for Performance, Purpose, and Planet | Asia Summit 2024
Ishika Mookerjee, Emily Chew, Deepali Khanna, Hiromichi Mizuno, Robert Schultz
Capital from institutional investors like GIC and Capricorn Investment Group, alongside catalytic philanthropy from the Rockefeller Foundation, is being strategically deployed to bridge the $4.5 trillion global climate finance gap by targeting high-risk deep tech and early-stage decarbonization solutions. Key figures including Yusko Mizuno and Robert Schultz emphasize that integrating ESG criteria with robust risk management can deliver strong financial returns while addressing the "valley of death" in technologies like hydrogen steel and grid modernization. Despite geopolitical headwinds and protectionist policies threatening supply chains, these stakeholders advocate for blended finance models that leverage private capital to scale innovations essential for achieving net zero by 2050.
- Milken Institute58 min
On AI: Discourses on Application, Convergence, and the Future of Humanity | Asia Summit 2024
Ella Tan, Gary Liu, Lila Ibrahim, Phoram Mehta, John Quinn, Rob Schimek, Shan Shan Wong
Industry experts project the generative AI market to exceed $1 trillion by 2032, driven by substantial productivity gains in sectors like software development and insurance while training costs for foundational models have surged from $1,000 to nearly $200 million. Regulatory frameworks such as the European AI Act and California's proposed legislation are increasingly prioritizing risk-based accountability and dataset audits, prompting companies like Stability AI and DeepMind to adopt "safety by design" protocols to mitigate bias and misinformation. Despite these challenges, the event highlights a consensus that open-source collaboration and responsible innovation will lower entry barriers, ultimately transforming education, scientific discovery, and creative industries through personalized, human-centric applications.