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Clear all filters- Milken Institute54 min
The Future of Banking
Dan Murphy, Elissar Farah Antonios, Steve Jacobs, Sunil Kaushal
Industry experts at the "Future of Banking" summit concluded that traditional financial institutions must integrate with fintechs and Big Tech rivals to survive a shift from product silos to data-driven platforms. Case studies from BTG Pactual and Citi illustrated how strategies like tokenization, internal innovation challenges, and leadership exposure to tech hubs can drive market growth and cultural agility. Despite these disruptions, the event emphasized that incumbent banks retain a significant valuation advantage over digital-native competitors while navigating regulatory hurdles and the need for massive cybersecurity investment.
- Milken Institute1h 11m
Morning Program - Opportunity in the Middle East: A Road Less Traveled
Michael Clowden, John Riccolta, Mina al-Arabi, Khaled El-Romehi, Mohamed El-Ardi, Abdullah Zamil
At the Milken Institute MIA Summit in Abu Dhabi, regional leaders and experts from the UAE, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia outlined a collective strategic pivot from hydrocarbon dependence toward diversified, knowledge-based economies driven by demographic youth bulges and technological innovation. Key speakers highlighted specific success models, such as Bahrain's telecommunications deregulation and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiatives like NEOM, while emphasizing the critical need for robust intellectual property laws and regulatory frameworks to attract foreign direct investment. The discussions concluded that navigating fiscal constraints and geopolitical volatility requires governments to transition from primary employers to regulators, fostering private sector competition to absorb the growing workforce and achieve long-term stability.
- Milken Institute56 min
A Conversation with Leon Black
Founded by Leon Black three decades ago, Apollo Global Management now directs $350 billion in assets across 18 global offices using a diversified "fund for all seasons" strategy that spans private equity, private credit, insurance, and real assets. The firm distinguishes itself by targeting an average acquisition multiple of 6x EBITDA and prioritizing complexity arbitrage in corporate carve-outs and distressed scenarios, while shifting 80% of capital into long-duration structures to mitigate fundraising pressure. Facing a market where public valuations discourage long-term planning, Apollo is actively deploying capital into public-to-private transactions and emerging sectors like aviation finance with the goal of generating 8–10% returns in credit platforms over the coming years.
- Milken Institute56 min
Shifting Tides: A Macroeconomic Outlook
John Defterios, Virginie Afota, Roxanne Davies, Robert A. Gillam, Michael Metcalfe, Alireza Zaimi, Rob, Virginia, Ella Reyes, Brigitte
This macroeconomic forum analyzed how central bank liquidity and media narratives are currently driving asset rallies while emerging markets like China face GDP contraction from trade tensions and viral shocks. Experts contrasted these short-term credit risks with long-term structural themes, including a projected 20% global population growth and the strategic evolution of sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East toward diversified infrastructure and ESG integration. The panel concluded that despite volatile oil prices and inflation concerns, institutional investors are increasingly shifting from tactical trading to decade-long horizons focused on demographic shifts, technological disruption, and sustainable resource allocation in Asia and emerging economies.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Is Crypto Finally Growing Up?
Staci Warden, Michael Gronager, Navin Gupta, George Kikvadze, Simon Seojoon Kim, Mike Novogratz
Moderated by Stacey Worden, a panel of industry leaders including Mike Novogratz and George Kikvadze confirmed the cryptocurrency sector's evolution from a speculative frontier to a regulated, institutional-grade asset class. The discussion highlighted Bitcoin's role as a macro hedge against fiat debasement while outlining how enterprise solutions like Ripple are driving mass adoption in Asia and how blockchain traceability effectively combats illicit finance. Looking ahead, the group projected that infrastructure maturation over the next five years will trigger a global economic transformation comparable to the post-1999 internet boom, with billions of users entering the ecosystem through decentralized finance and device-to-device interactions.
- Milken Institute23 min
A Conversation with Paul Ryan
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan outlines a legislative agenda for a potential second Trump term focused on extending tax cuts, reforming healthcare, and modernizing infrastructure while navigating a consensus on technological decoupling with China. He attributes the 2017–2018 surge in bipartisan output to the administration's deregulatory approach and projects continued economic growth despite ongoing trade uncertainties. Ryan, now a university professor and policy founder, argues that economic stagnation drives current political polarization and warns against the erosion of meritocracy in favor of identity-based politics.
- Milken Institute50 min
Life After Sport - What Do Elite Atheltes Do Next?
Sarah Sandler, Khaled Al-Mahri, Didier Drogba, Clarence Seedorf, Vladimir Kilichkov
Hosted by the Milken Institute in Abu Dhabi, an all-star panel featuring Didier Drogba, Nicolas Anelka, Clarence Seedorf, and Vladimir Kilichkov discussed strategic transitions from elite athletics to sustainable business and leadership roles under the moderation of Khaled Al-Mahri. The distinguished athletes shared specific insights on mental resilience, injury prevention, and long-term planning, while highlighting critical gaps in African football infrastructure and the broader socio-political power of the sport. Their collective dialogue emphasized that enduring success in both sports and commerce requires a foundational philosophy of "Challenge Management," coordinated efforts among strategic partners, and a shift toward proactive, future-oriented governance.
- Milken Institute37 min
Opening Plenary - Part 2: Global Overview
Waleed Al Muhairi, Adam Boehler, Raymond Dalio, Dina Powell McCormick, John, Haldun al-Mubarak
The event analyzes escalating global economic headwinds driven by geopolitical tensions and the coronavirus outbreak while detailing how major institutional investors like Mubadala adjust their portfolios toward cash-flow robust assets amidst shifting monetary policies. Simultaneously, the discussion highlights the strategic maneuvering of entities such as the DFC to counter Chinese influence in emerging markets and addresses the urgent need for economic diversification in the Middle East to mitigate youth unemployment risks. Experts emphasize that long-term success now depends on integrating ESG principles and accelerating the transition away from hydrocarbon dependency before fiscal stability is compromised by resource depletion.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
The Business Case for Addressing Social Determinants of Health
Joanne Kenen, Georges Benjamin, Thomas Moriarty, Ashley Perry, Lauren Shweder Biel, Emily Yu, Joanne Cannon, Lauren Schwader-Beal, Catherine Connolly, Michael Golinkoff
A panel of public health leaders and industry executives from organizations including DC Greens, CVS, and Socially Determined defined social determinants of health as critical external factors like housing and food security that drive clinical outcomes. The discussion highlighted actionable case studies, such as DC Greens' Produce Rx program and CVS's expansion of health hubs, which utilize data analytics to prove return on investment and shift SDOH interventions from philanthropic pilots to core business strategies. Participants emphasized that future success requires multisector coalitions to move beyond simple referrals toward shared accountability models that address systemic root causes while leveraging new value-based care incentives.
- Milken Institute48 min
Building the Mental Health System We Need
Robert Wilkie, Freda Lewis-Hall, Kay Jamison, Ronald Kessler, Robert Nelsen, Richard Pops, Brandon Staglin, Ron Kessler, Bob Nelson, Shawmi Finless
Current mental health systems struggle with diagnostic ambiguity and payment barriers that leave one in five Americans untreated, resulting in premature mortality and a $3 trillion global economic burden. To address these systemic failures, experts propose shifting from subjective symptom scales to a data-driven framework utilizing passive monitoring and quantitative biomarkers for early, personalized intervention. This approach aims to expand access to Coordinated Specialty Care, accelerate drug approval through regulatory reform, and integrate workforce innovations to break the cycle of chronic disease and incarceration.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
The Power of Place-Based Philanthropy
Diana Bucco, Cindy L. Citrone, Shirley Franklin, Wes Moore, La June Montgomery Tabron
Five institutional and personal philanthropy leaders, including Diana Bucco, Lejeune Callison-Montgomery-Tabron, Wes Moore, Shirley Franklin, and Cindy Citrone, convened to define place-based strategies that anchor resources within specific geographies to address systemic issues like poverty and racism. The panel highlighted measurable outcomes such as reducing veterans homelessness in New York to near zero and transforming a lowest-performing Atlanta school into a top-five district institution through holistic, long-term community investment. By prioritizing local governance, generational commitments, and the "Series A" role of de-risking innovations for eventual government adoption, these leaders aim to shift philanthropy from reactive grant-making to sustainable, neighborhood-scale transformation.
- Milken Institute54 min
Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis
Edward Greissing, Dan Diamond, Megan L. Ranney, Babak Sarani, Leana Wen, Mallory Williams, Chris Corey, Josh Wright, Hazelwood
A diverse panel of medical experts and advocates asserts that while gun violence is increasingly recognized as a public health epidemic, federal research funding remains critically stagnant due to the 1996 Dickey Amendment, leaving survivors of mass shootings without verified data tracking. Consequently, the group advocates for shifting focus from sweeping federal bans on assault rifles to localized, holistic interventions such as Baltimore's "Safe Streets" violence interruption model and evidence-based policies targeting high-capacity magazines and domestic violence. Looking forward, the panel predicts that systemic change will likely emerge from private sector risk incentives and upstream socioeconomic investments rather than immediate national legislative breakthroughs.
- Milken Institute58 min
Age-Forward 2030: The Intersection of Housing and Health Care
Susan Donley, Gretchen Alkema, Bechara Choucair, Tama Duffy Day, Christopher Herbert
A comprehensive panel convened by AARP, city health officials, and healthcare leaders identified housing as the critical determinant of health outcomes for seniors, highlighting that over half of middle-income older adults cannot afford to age in place. The discussion detailed how structural inequities, rising housing costs, and social isolation drive severe disparities in mortality and medical expenses, while showcasing innovative solutions like California's Master Plan for Aging and shared housing models that integrate care directly into residential communities. To achieve a future where 16 million elderly households can remain safely housed, the group advocated for bipartisan federal infrastructure investments, inclusive zoning reforms, and a systemic shift toward embedding social health and accessibility into Medicare benefits by 2030.
- Milken Institute57 min
Sexual, Reproductive, and Maternal Health in America
Meg Tirrell, Michael Lu, Christy Turlington Burns, Lauren Underwood, Leana Wen
With over 700 U.S. women dying annually from pregnancy-related causes and stark racial disparities driving these statistics, Representative Lauren Underwood established the bipartisan Black Maternal Health Caucus to mobilize legislative action and secure federal funding for research. This caucus is advancing critical reforms including extending Medicaid postpartum coverage to 12 months, mandating implicit bias training for accredited providers, and scaling safety bundle protocols that have previously reduced maternal mortality by 60%. Addressing systemic barriers such as over-medicalization and social determinants, the initiative seeks to replace the archaic six-week checkup model with continuous care and technology integration to treat maternal health with the urgency of other major public health crises.
- Milken Institute56 min
Resilient Communities, Successful Disaster Recovery
Lynn Goldman, Elizabeth Disco-Shearer, Nancy Knight, Robert Ottenhoff, Umair A. Shah, John Balbus
This panel unites CDC officials, Harris County Public Health leaders, and philanthropic experts to address the critical "invisibility crisis" where preventative public health work remains unrecognized until disasters strike. Drawing on funding allocations like the CDC's $620 million in emergency preparedness and the disproportionate 10% of philanthropic dollars given to mitigation, the speakers argue that the current reactive funding model fails to address long-term health and economic vulnerabilities exposed by events such as the 2024 California wildfires. To counter these systemic gaps, the discussion calls for a strategic shift toward human capital resilience and sustained investment in pre-existing social vulnerabilities to ensure communities can withstand climate-driven extremes.