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Acid Rain to Asset Reign: The Business Case for Investing in Climate Change Technology
Spyros Kouvelis, Gísli Hauksson, Richard Mattison, Sabrina McCormick, Alisa Swidler, Peter, Abid Kamali, Hannah
A panel of experts and investors addressed the critical "valley of death" between climate policy and implementation by highlighting the shift of global investment gravity toward China and showcasing deep drilling technologies that could make geothermal energy viable worldwide. Case studies of the Lake Chad humanitarian crisis and the Belo Monte Dam illustrated the urgent need to link ocean conservation and robust ESG data to prevent massive financial and social losses. The session concluded with strategic recommendations for integrating these factors into fiduciary duties, utilizing the upcoming EU green taxonomy to de-risk private capital and align short-term market actions with long-term sustainable development goals.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Millennial Leadership: Balancing Power, Profit and Purpose
Susanna Kempe, Kathryn Parsons, Meabh Quoirin, Erik Serrano Berntsen, Matthew Swift
A diverse panel of experts challenges monolithic generational stereotypes by demonstrating that geography, education, and socioeconomic status are more predictive of worldviews than age alone. The discussion highlights a shift in workplace dynamics where the demand for "liquid skills," radical transparency, and authentic leadership outweighs traditional perks, while revealing that the majority of millennials still seek corporate stability over entrepreneurship. Ultimately, the speakers warn that failing to address the opportunity deficit for non-traditional talent and the erosion of institutional trust could lead to significant political and economic friction, necessitating a move from credential-based education to competency-focused models.
- Milken Institute56 min
Transforming Healthcare with Technology
Andrew von Eschenbach, Michael Acton Smith OBE, Alex Beauvais, Sarah Haywood, Prasanth Manghat, Ben Maruthappu
The healthcare sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by an aging global population and rising mental health concerns, shifting from acute, hospital-centric models to personalized, home-based preventative care. Digital innovations such as remote monitoring, gene editing, and consumer-facing apps promise significant cost reductions through value-based incentives, yet this progress is hindered by the digital divide among the elderly, fragmented legacy data systems, and a lack of rigorous regulation for unverified digital health products. To realize these benefits, the industry must bridge the gap between high-tech solutions and vulnerable demographics while establishing robust information governance to build public trust and ensure equitable, scalable outcomes.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Credit Market and Private Debt Predictions for 2018
James Mackintosh, John Francis Barry, Maria Cantillon, Nigel Walder, Adam Wheeler, Alex Vascovich
Leading private credit managers and investors convened to analyze a market characterized by compressed Eurozone yields, a structural exit of over-levered European banks from the mid-market, and a shift toward "covenant-light" products despite warnings about long-term insolvency risks. Panelists highlighted the $5.3 trillion US middle market opportunity and the strategic pivot toward SaaS while maintaining rigorous discipline against regulatory fragmentation and political uncertainties like Brexit. Looking ahead, the discussion underscored an expectation of sustained private debt growth driven by institutional yield hunger, even as experts cautioned that inexperienced entrants lacking robust downside protection could face severe losses when the credit cycle eventually turns.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
London Falling? Fact vs. Fiction
Francesco Guerrera, Bruce Carnegie-Brown, Kevin Klowden, Howard Shore, Hubertus Väth, Jasmine Whitbread
A diverse panel of financial leaders and policymakers debates the impact of Brexit on London's status as a global city, contrasting Hubertus Frankfurt's claims of imminent job losses with Howard Shaw's view that the metropolis will remain a top-tier hub. While experts emphasize that London's future depends on retaining international talent and resolving housing deficits, regulatory pressures are already forcing major institutions to relocate operations to Frankfurt and Brussels to mitigate uncertainty. Ultimately, the consensus identifies prolonged ambiguity in government strategy and immigration policy as the most immediate threat to business confidence, outweighing the specifics of the final deal.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
How Philanthropic Capital Can Spark 21st Century Innovations
Melissa Stevens, Joe Cerrell, Madeleine Clarke, Johan Eliasch, Igor Tulchinsky
Leading philanthropists from the Gates Foundation, WorldQuant, and Co-Impact convened to redefine "venture philanthropy" by shifting from traditional grant-making toward market-based strategies that crowd in private capital for global challenges like disease, conservation, and climate instability. Through case studies on contraceptive pricing, indigenous rainforest conservation, and data-driven healthcare analytics, the event highlighted how cross-sector partnerships can achieve measurable scale while emphasizing strict governance metrics to ensure sustainability. The dialogue concluded with a strategic call to prioritize sustainable energy, integrate governments into solution design, and navigate the risks of over-claiming impact to foster genuine systems change.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
Pardon the Disruption: Weighing the Impact of A.I.
Ralph Simon, Michael DeAddio, Dominic Lester, Michael Lynch, Pippa Malmgren, Andy Walshe, Mike Lynch, Mike D'Addio
The Milken Summit session explores the strategic convergence of artificial intelligence and human intelligence, establishing a framework where technology augments rather than replaces human capabilities in decision-making, creativity, and complex social navigation. Key industry leaders from WorldQuant, Jefferies, and H-Robotics illustrate this shift through real-world applications in high-frequency trading, infrastructure monitoring, and investment banking, while experts like Dr. Pippa Malgren emphasize the rising necessity of the "Chief Storyteller" to bridge the divide between technical innovation and public understanding. The discussion concludes with a warning regarding geopolitical arms races in quantum computing and the urgent need for societal adaptation to massive workforce disruptions driven by these evolving technologies.
- Milken Institute53 min
The Future of Finance
Izabella Kaminska, Geoffrey Duncombe, Antony Jenkins, Brian Oliver, Omar Selim, Anthony Todd
Panelists including Omar Selin, Anthony Todd, and Jeffrey Duncan forecast a radical restructuring of the financial sector driven by artificial intelligence, distributed ledger technology, and a shift toward ESG-integrated investing. This technological convergence is predicted to eliminate traditional intermediaries and contract the workforce by fifty percent while generating alpha through machine learning models that correlate non-financial data with market performance. Despite these efficiency gains, experts warn of systemic risks such as algorithmic overfitting, liquidity mismatches in ETFs, and societal stratification caused by automated credit scoring.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Investment Strategies That Leverage the Longevity Economy
Patricia Milligan, Ben Franklin, Jim Mellon, Andrew Scott, Marc van Weede, Pat Milligan
A panel of experts led by Professor Andrew Scott and Jim Mellon advocates replacing the term "aging" with "longevity" to address a future where developed nations face average life expectancies of 110 to 120 years within three decades. The discussion highlights a critical need to restructure corporate diversity frameworks, pension systems, and education models to accommodate a workforce where retirees increasingly return to employment and ageism is identified as a unique form of discrimination against one's future self. Furthermore, the speakers warn that failing to adapt to these demographic shifts will exacerbate inequality, stifle productivity, and trigger financial shortfalls that could necessitate societal upheaval without immediate policy intervention and investment in biotech and holistic care.
- Milken Institute59 min
Lessons in Leadership: Women Breaking Barriers and Battling Bias
Yomi Abiola, Richard Ditizio, Asli Bayram, Jackie Cooper, Lynne Franks, Assia Grazioli-Venier, Brenda Trenowden
This panel of business leaders and activists argues that achieving global gender equality requires structural reforms beyond individual mentorship, citing the "elephant and giraffe" parable and Norway's 40% board quota as evidence that systemic bias must be dismantled through enforceable mandates and diverse executive empowerment. Key speakers including Asya and Brenda Trenodin outlined strategies such as replacing passive mentorship with active sponsorship, utilizing AI to neutralize gendered hiring language, and investing in mixed-gender leadership to normalize female presence in high-stakes corporate and venture capital environments. While acknowledging slow progress highlighted by the World Economic Forum's 2186 equality projection, the group emphasized that accelerating this timeline demands measurable KPIs, top-down accountability, and a shift in corporate culture from tolerance to active inclusion.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Immigration, Workforce and the New Europe
Robert Guest, Elizabeth Collett, Paul Collier, August Hanning, Syed Kamall, Parag Khanna
Former German intelligence chief August Hanning, economist Paul Collier, and other global security experts convened to analyze the economic, political, and security dimensions of the European migration crisis. The panelists distinguished between refugees and economic migrants, arguing that Europe's disproportionate political focus has undermined global stability while driving polarization that empowered nationalist movements from the AfD to Trump. Ultimately, the discussion concluded that resolving displacement requires a fundamental shift from border-centric policies to investing in governance and economic development within origin countries to address the root causes of migration.
- Milken Institute58 min
Alternative Small Business Financing: Keeping California on Top and Sharing the Wealth
Carolyn Karo, Autumn Burke, Manny Fernandez, Chris Hameetman, Victor Parker, Richard Swart
California's 2016 dominance in U.S. alternative financing, capturing 41% of the market and 58% of funds, is driven by the state's tech wealth effect and university density, yet this success masks severe structural biases where 99% of capital flows to graduates of top universities and only 4% reaches female minority entrepreneurs. While Regulation Crowdfunding has helped California lead the nation with nearly $8 million in offerings, industry experts warn that high compliance costs and low funding caps currently disadvantage early-stage startups outside of software, prompting calls for legislative reforms that include interstate exemptions and tax incentives. To maintain competitiveness against other states and prevent capital flight to Initial Coin Offerings, panelists recommend leveraging data science for risk assessment, introducing revenue-share instruments, and expanding financial literacy education to underserved communities.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
Tech or Bust: Maintaining California's Edge in the Workforce
Patt Morrison, Marcie Jastrow, Shawn Layden, Tobias Sherman, Jay Tucker, Jeff Wong
A panel discussion highlighted how California's dominance in video games and film is eroding due to global competitors offering superior financial incentives and the state's high cost of living driving talent away. Experts emphasized an urgent need to address critical infrastructure gaps and a finite labor shortage by expanding early education initiatives and diversifying recruitment beyond traditional tech hubs. Recommendations include establishing integrated academies to teach adaptable skills, fostering inclusive internships for underserved communities, and leveraging virtual reality to sustain future industry growth.
- Milken Institute41 min
A Conversation with Steve Ballmer
Steve Ballmer, a Harvard graduate who left Stanford to join Bill Gates at Microsoft, has applied his strategic leadership and data-driven philosophy to diverse sectors including technology, philanthropy, and sports. He founded USAFacts.org to provide nonpartisan government data that holds officials accountable and aims to improve economic mobility, while simultaneously revitalizing the LA Clippers with a focus on championship performance and operational transparency. Ballmer's approach consistently emphasizes the necessity of high performance, clear vision, and measurable outcomes across all his current ventures.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
Big Cities, Big Data: How "Smart Cities" Improve Lives & Save Money
Sean Arian, Lilian Coral, Stephen Engblom, Robert Garcia, Rohit Gupta, Steve Swartz
Hosted by Sean Arian at the LA Chamber of Commerce, the "Big Cities, Big Data" panel featured long-term strategies from Los Angeles, Long Beach, and private sector leaders to transform municipal operations through data-driven equity and efficiency. Speakers detailed how officials like Mayor Robert Garcia and former Chief Data Officer Lillian Corral restructured procurement, launched real-time transparency tools, and utilized philanthropy to bridge digital divides while shifting from asset acquisition to service models. The discussion concluded with a consensus on the urgent need to integrate governance across silos, adopt user-centric design, and establish living labs to foster sustainable civic innovation.