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London Summit 2015 - Investing in Art as an Asset Class: Passion or Profit? (I)
Iain Robertson, Philip Hoffman, Howard Lewis, Clare McAndrew, Lucian Simmons
A comprehensive panel discussion explores the global art market's $51 billion scale, analyzing its heavy skew toward high-value transactions and the divergent strategies of institutional investors versus speculative collectors. Experts debate the asset class's liquidity, authentication risks, and regional dynamics, particularly the shifting power of the Chinese market and the volatility of emerging sectors. The consensus highlights a projected 30-year growth trajectory driven by diversification needs, though participants caution that returns range from significant losses to 10% annualized gains depending on strict adherence to blue-chip selections and ownership cost management.
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London Summit 2015 - e-Access: Technology Opens Doors to the Rural and Remote (I)
Daniel Gorfine, John Fallon, Michael Macharia, Samer Salty, Gary Stewart
Hosted by Daniel Gorfine of OnDeck, a panel including leaders from Zoo Capital, Telefónica, Pearson, and 7C Technologies explored how mobile technology and public-private partnerships are transforming critical sectors in Africa. The discussion detailed successful case studies such as Kenya's conversion of post offices into service hubs, off-grid solar adoption in Tanzania, and hybrid education models that address global literacy gaps. Panelists emphasized that overcoming bureaucratic friction and funding gaps requires shifting government metrics from inputs to outcomes while fostering scalable, commercially viable alliances between incumbents and startups.
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London Summit 2015 - Tech Rx: Harnessing Big Data to Cure Disease
Margaret Anderson, Mary Baker, Albert Bourla, Gianrico Farrugia, Nicole Mather, Nicola Perrin
Hosted by Margaret Anderson of Faster Cures, this session united stakeholders from the European Brain Council, Mayo Clinic, Pfizer, and the UK government to discuss leveraging big data for accelerating disease cures. Key speakers highlighted critical progress in utilizing real-world data for clinical decisions while underscoring persistent barriers regarding data quality, privacy regulations, and public trust. The collective outcome emphasized a strategic shift toward unified global data infrastructure and patient-centered outcomes to transform biomedical research from hypothesis generation into actionable, equitable therapies.
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London Summit 2015 - City Life: New Designs for an Urban Planet (I)
Kevin Klowden, Claire Cockerton, James Goldsmith, Nicolaus Henke, Bridget Rosewell, Duncan Swinhoe
This analysis examines the economic and demographic pressures facing major urban centers, highlighting that while mid-sized cities drive future global growth, infrastructure and housing deficits threaten stability in hubs like London. Key strategies to address these challenges include repurposing assets for innovation clusters, implementing preventative health initiatives, and leveraging devolved power to foster regional collaboration. Ultimately, the discussion advocates for agile urban planning that prioritizes walkability, mixed-use environments, and community-based care to sustain cities against a backdrop of rapid population growth and aging demographics.
- Milken Institute57 min
London Summit 2015 - Unlocking Europe's Capital Markets (I)
Odi Lahav, Michael Berry, Mathew Cestar, Jim Galowski
A panel of financial experts analyzed the European capital market's structural shift away from bank reliance toward institutional financing, noting that post-crisis deleveraging has driven high-yield issuance growth to levels five times that of the U.S. while regulatory frameworks like Solvency II have simultaneously constrained securitization and cross-border liquidity. Despite these hurdles, the discussion identified significant investment opportunities in direct lending and standardized credit products, provided that market participants can navigate fragmented legal jurisdictions and address a critical shortage of sophisticated corporate treasury talent.
- Milken Institute57 min
London Summit 2015 - The Future of Finance: Strategies for a Fast-Changing Industry (I)
Anna Edwards, Nobel Gulati, Dominic Lester, Seth Merrin, William White, Rupert Watson, Alexandra Altinger, Dan Copley
Panelists including Nobel Gulati, Seth Merrin, and William White analyzed how technology is driving a transformative information revolution that is disintermediating traditional banking, automating market liquidity, and challenging historical regulatory frameworks. The discussion highlighted specific outcomes such as the rise of peer-to-peer lending in emerging markets, the creation of liquidity gaps in the corporate bond sector, and the systemic risks posed by high-frequency trading and complex adaptive financial systems. Experts concluded that while digital innovation offers unprecedented financial inclusion and efficiency, it necessitates a shift from prescriptive rules to principle-based regulation to manage catastrophic failure risks and inevitable market consolidation.
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London Summit 2015 - China's European Shopping Spree (I)
Sean Darby, André Loesekrug-Pietri, Brett McGonegal, Patrick Zhong
Driven by currency shifts and the Belt and Road initiative, Chinese investment in Europe has pivoted from infrastructure to acquiring European technology and lifestyle brands that offer emotional connection and global heritage. This strategic transition, led increasingly by private enterprises, targets sectors like healthcare and media to serve a rapidly aging domestic population while navigating complex regulatory landscapes that favor deals under one billion dollars. As capital flows accelerate with anticipated 10 to 50-fold growth, the focus remains on long-term strategic alignment rather than short-term arbitrage to secure competitive advantages in Western markets.
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London Summit 2015 - The Future of Europe (I)
Louisa Bojesen, Peter Beyer, Nigel Farage, Juan María Nin Génova, Howard Shore
Moderated by Louisa Borgeson, a panel of experts including Peter Beyer, Nigel Farage, and Juan Maria Nin Genova debated the European Union's survival amidst demographic stagnation and the refugee crisis. Speakers diverged sharply on the bloc's future, with Farage and Nin Genova predicting imminent collapse or dissolution while Beyer advocated for a "two-speed" integration model and the Weimar Triangle to guide enlargement. The discussion further highlighted economic stagnation, the failure of current welfare models to aid assimilation, and the strategic necessity of trade partnerships like TTIP to prevent European isolationism.
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London Summit 2015 - Powering Up European High-Tech (I)
Ravi Mattu, Nick Bray, Graham Cooke, Fred Destin, Sara Murray, Riccardo Zacconi
Moderated by Financial Times Technology Editor Ravi Mateo, a panel of European tech leaders including King Digital Entertainment CEO Riccardo Zaccone and Sophos CFO Nick Bray analyzed the sector's strategic shift toward global scale over local exits. The discussion highlighted structural advantages such as a profitability-first mindset and a digitally sophisticated consumer base, while contrasting European market fragmentation and regulatory hurdles against the US ecosystem's capital recycling and risk tolerance. Ultimately, the panelists concluded that European startups are proactively building global platforms with mobile-first strategies, despite persistent challenges in securing late-stage growth capital and navigating complex data privacy laws.
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London Summit 2015 - High Street vs. Cyber Street: Can Retailers Thrive in a Digital World? (I)
Ian King, B. Bonin Bough, Ajay Chowdhury, Scott Malkin, Michael Ward
Industry leaders including Mondelez executives and retail analysts highlighted a critical shift where traditional retailers must abandon siloed operations to transition from pure product distribution to technology-driven business models. Key challenges include overcoming organizational inertia to capture mobile-first markets, managing high return rates, and differentiating through experiential "theaters" or mass customization strategies rather than competing on efficiency alone. The discussion concluded that failing to adapt these capabilities will lead to existential risks for mid-market players, while successful entities will leverage digital media and unique consumer experiences to survive a polarized landscape.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Global Capital Markets
Michael Klowden, Michael Milken, Richard Byrne, Katherine Garret-Cox, Robert Kricheff, Brigitte Posch, Paul Taylor
This panel of global finance experts analyzes structural shifts in emerging markets and credit volatility driven by US disintermediation, regulatory constraints, and divergent central bank cycles. Speakers address systemic banking risks and high-yield market dislocations while proposing specific portfolio strategies to target 7% to 8% returns through alternative capital and ESG-aligned investments. The discussion concludes with a strategic call for developing local capital markets and reforming regulatory frameworks to channel a projected $40 trillion growth in institutional savings into sustainable infrastructure and social progress.
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Strategic Philanthropy: Investing in the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Rich D'Attizio, Mike, Tom, Igor
At a panel hosted by the Milken Institute, the newly established Center for Strategic Philanthropy advocates replacing passive check-writing with active, business-driven philanthropy that prioritizes accountability and sustainability. Speakers highlighted successful venture philanthropy models, such as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's royalty monetization and WorldQuant University's scalable free education, which leverage rigorous efficacy metrics to redirect funds from administrative duplication to high-impact areas like medical research and small business growth. The discussion concluded with a call for donors to prioritize talent acquisition and rapid deployment strategies over legacy building, urging the community to address systemic barriers while ensuring interventions do not create long-term negative consequences.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Cybersecurity: The Internet of Threats
Edward Lucas, Nadav Zafrir, Paul Gillan, Sinisa Patkovic, Dan, John Derrick, Stephen
Experts including Nadav Zafrir, Sinisa Patkovic, and Paul Gillan argue that the internet's foundational trust-based architecture is incompatible with modern critical infrastructure, creating a widening gap between attacker innovation and defensive readiness. The panel identifies systemic barriers such as organizational cost concerns, regulatory gaps, and the human "literacy gap" that impede effective security-by-design while highlighting the critical threat of insider collusion and state-sponsored cyber warfare. Despite these vulnerabilities, the speakers propose a paradigm shift toward proactive "learning competitions" where defenders emulate offensive tactics, alongside increased investment in layered security architectures and managed services to mitigate inevitable breaches.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Power Shifts: The Emergence of a Multipolar World
Jean-Marie, Mehdi, Richard, Eric Schmidt, Tina Fordham
Jean-Marie Guéhenno and Mehdi Jomaa analyze a shifting global order where state capacity erodes amid non-state actors, forcing institutions like NATO and the UN to adapt to hybrid warfare and internal member skepticism. While Syria's chaos and Russia's strategic leverage in Ukraine highlight the failure of traditional diplomacy, the discourse emphasizes that economic strain and regional instability now demand proactive investment in transitions like Tunisia to prevent further refugee crises. The panel concludes that the current multipolar complexity requires redefining collective defense doctrines and abandoning regional silos to address interconnected threats effectively.
- Milken Institute54 min
A Conversation With Gary Becker, David Rubenstein and Robert Rubin
Gary Becker, David Rubenstein, Robert Rubin
Economic Nobel laureate Gary Becker and former Treasury Secretary Bob Rubin argue that the United States must close the gap between current and potential output to achieve a 3% annual GDP growth rate, a goal requiring significant fiscal stabilization and immigration reform. The panel proposes a decade-long plan to reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio through entitlement adjustments and tax expenditure reforms, while identifying shale energy and demographic advantages as key drivers of future U.S. competitiveness. Despite acknowledging the nation's status as a premier investment destination, the experts warn that persistent political dysfunction and an inability to implement necessary compromises remain the primary threats to economic progress and fiscal health.