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Clear all filters- Milken Institute58 min
California the Pioneer: Blazing the Trail of Innovation
Michal Levram, Gil Elbaz, David Koenig, Brett Johnson, Peter Marks
Moderated by Fortune's Michal Levram, a panel comprising leaders from SpaceX, Factual, Control Group, and the City of Los Angeles examined California's innovation ecosystem, emphasizing the tension between radical technological ambitions and the practical challenges of talent retention, cybersecurity, and high living costs. The discussion highlighted how data-driven cultures, public-private collaborations, and manufacturing advantages are driving a hardware revival in Los Angeles despite significant brain drain to Silicon Valley and urgent STEM workforce shortages. Looking forward, the experts predicted that ubiquitous connectivity and autonomous vehicles will fundamentally reshape society, provided policymakers address digital divides and streamline regulations to maintain the region's competitive edge.
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Bettering California's Business Climate
Mike Cloughton, Mike Milken, Scott Minard, Kevin DeLeon, Sharon, Troy
Hosted by the Milken Institute, the California Summit convened key policymakers and investors to address the state's economic trajectory, demographic shifts, and innovation capacity. Leaders such as Scott Minard, Senator Kevin de León, and Troy Carter debated strategies to leverage California's upgraded credit rating for massive infrastructure bonds, reform the film tax credit system, and resolve funding disparities for women-led bioscience firms. The event concluded with a consensus that the state must reduce regulatory friction and lower marginal tax rates to retain global talent and sustain growth in critical sectors like technology and healthcare.
- Milken Institute1h 9m
Bay to Basin: Cities Make a Comeback
Mindy Silverstein, Scott Miner, Kevin Clouden, Austin Buechner, William Rusty Bailey, Dale Bonner, Jim Wunderman, Carol Armstrong
The Milken Institute is broadening its global initiatives while leveraging its California Center to drive policy changes in government efficiency and small business capital access. A recent summit highlighted the critical need for reauthorizing public-private partnership statutes to unlock $42 billion in infrastructure investment, focusing on regional waterways, transportation, and climate resilience. Panelists from major institutions and local governments identified fragmented governance as a primary barrier to execution, calling for centralized regional leaders to manage complex long-cycle projects and mitigate catastrophic flood risks.
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Women's Breakfast: Transformational Philanthropy
Mike, Wendy Kopp, Alexis, Precious, Margaret, Marissa Drew, Helena, Maria, Katie O'Reilly, Nancy Oseas
Leading economists, philanthropists, and corporate executives convened to address the critical role of human capital, highlighting that education and health constitute up to 90% of national assets while global leaders like Wendy Kopp and Margaret Chan outlined successful interventions for educational equity and disease prevention. The discussion detailed specific strategies to close gender and economic gaps, including the expansion of Teach for All across 35 countries, initiatives to boost female participation in STEM fields, and financial models designed to increase women-led business funding in Sub-Saharan Africa. Participants concluded that sustained, horizontal collaboration between the public and private sectors is essential to leverage technological solutions and ensure inclusive economic growth for the next generation.
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2014 London Summit - Capital Markets Outlook
Michael Milken, Madelyn Antoncic, Richard Byrne, John Calamos Sr., Elroy Dimson, Thomas Finke, Mike, Rich Byrne
Following post-2008 regulatory shifts that forced legacy banks to retreat from middle-market lending, non-bank alternative capital providers and Business Development Companies have rapidly absorbed the resulting $40 billion funding gap. This structural transition coincides with a global surge in cash held by sovereign wealth funds and corporations, who are increasingly favoring direct investments in equities and convertibles over traditional fixed income as the risk-free rate nears zero. Simultaneously, market participants are shifting focus toward underdeveloped regions in Africa and Asia to capitalize on emerging consumer demand while utilizing capital market mechanisms to address climate and health risks previously managed by traditional sovereign budgets.
- Milken Institute56 min
2014 London Summit - U.S. Overview: Business and Ballots
Alex Witt, Eric Cantor, Ross DeVol, William Kahane, Alan Schwartz, Gene Sperling
Experts convened to analyze the U.S. economy's recovery, with Ross Milken identifying a trajectory toward 3% "escape velocity" growth driven by robust auto sales and small business hiring alongside Jean Soltis's critique of overly tight housing credit standards. While Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen is expected to maintain accommodative policies until labor market sub-indicators improve, panelists warned that geopolitical risks and regulatory uncertainty regarding mergers and tax reform continue to stifle corporate investment and equity stability. The discussion further highlighted that resolving housing finance ambiguities could boost GDP, whereas achieving comprehensive immigration or energy infrastructure legislation remains hindered by legislative gridlock despite bipartisan support for incremental reforms.
- Milken Institute1h 1m
2014 London Summit - Africa Rising: How Fast?
Mark Cutis, Jay Ireland, Kola Karim, Ben Kruger, Vimal Shah, June Sarpong, Nick Williams, Paul Links, Sandra, Tarek
This panel of experts from institutions including Shoreline Energy, Standard Bank, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Council evaluates Africa's projected status as the world's second-fastest growing region, driven by rapid urbanization and a massive $2 trillion infrastructure gap. Participants advocate for a strategic shift toward patient capital with 10 to 15-year horizons and local partnerships to overcome critical bottlenecks in power, logistics, and SME financing. The discussion concludes that despite persistent challenges like high interest rates and bureaucratic delays, technological leapfrogging and improving governance are enabling a maturing market where agile local firms can outperform global giants.
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2014 London Summit - Urbanization: How to Build a Better City
Taimur Hyat, David Lutton, Mary Ricks, Harry van Dorenmalen, Katie O'Reilly, Maria Athena Papathanassio, Rob Gardner, Conrad, Sandra
This event analyzes the accelerating global urbanization trend, where cities are projected to house the majority of the population within decades while generating a virtuous cycle of economic growth through labor density and innovation. It identifies critical barriers to this expansion, including severe housing affordability crises in metropolises like London, infrastructure funding gaps, and the risks of reverse brain drain caused by high living costs. Strategic solutions presented include adopting CEO-style leadership models, leveraging public-private partnerships for infrastructure, and repurposing distressed assets to ensure sustainable, inclusive city development.
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2014 London Summit - Asia Under New Management: Investors Gamble on Regime Change
Narendra Modi, Joko Widodo, David Carden, Curtis S. Chin, Julius Gaudio, Atsi Sheth, Komal Sri-Kumar
Panelists including David Carden, Julius Gaudio, Atsi Sheth, and Curtis Chin analyze a strategic pivot in non-Japan Asia from geographical analysis to cross-border thematic risks like water security and demographic shifts. The discussion highlights how internal structural challenges in India and Indonesia, alongside rising nationalism in Thailand and Myanmar, complicate reform narratives while credit risks and local capital pools reshape investment dynamics. Ultimately, the experts warn that political resolve in China and potential geopolitical instability pose significant threats that economic interdependence may fail to mitigate.
- Milken Institute55 min
2014 London Summit - Have Central Banks Created an Asset Bubble?
Willem Buiter, Ousmène Mandeng, Robert Seminara, Zak Summerscale, Staci Warden, David Zervos, Wilhelm Stelzenmüller
Panelists led by Wilhelm Stelzenmüller argue that asset bubbles stem from private sector responses to forced central bank liquidity due to fiscal paralysis, rather than direct central bank creation. The discussion contrasts risks in leveraged private equity and covenant-lite loans with the broader credit market, while identifying ineffective post-2008 monetary frameworks and Eurozone structural deficits as key drivers of stagnation. Experts conclude that sustainable recovery requires comprehensive fiscal stimulus and structural reforms, warning that reliance on monetary expansion alone will eventually force a burst of the current credit bubble.
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2014 London Summit - Talent Without Borders: Building a Global Workforce
Gregory Cappelli, Kris Engskov, Sonia Gardner, Jody Greenstone Miller, Toby Peyton-Jones, Richard Ditizio, Charles Lubar, Sunil Krishnan, Mike Milken
This summit addressed the global transition from traditional employment to a fluid, skills-based economy where millions in Southeast Asia join the middle class and U.S. workers increasingly navigate multiple careers. Leading organizations like Siemens and Starbucks implemented strategic reforms, including rapid curriculum updates and tuition funding, to bridge the widening skills gap while redefining retention through value alignment and flexible "learning and earning" models. Panelists concluded that outdated regulatory frameworks and rigid corporate structures must evolve to support a diverse, freelance-heavy workforce, emphasizing that cultural purpose now supersedes financial compensation in attracting top talent.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
2014 London Summit - Global Overview: Geoeconomics vs. Geopolitics
Marisa Drew, Mo Ibrahim, Anne Richards, Nirmala Sitharaman, Alexander Yakovenko, Francine Lacqua, Mike Clowden
At the final annual Milken Institute London Summit held at the Tower, a panel of global leaders including Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Russian Ambassador Alexander Yakovenko debated the shifting dynamic where geoeconomics is supplanting traditional geopolitics. The discussion highlighted a decisive pivot toward emerging markets as India and the "Big 7" surpass the G7 in purchasing power parity, while simultaneously addressing critical risks such as regulatory fragmentation, rising extremism, and the limitations of European monetary policy. Ultimately, the summit concluded that adapting to sustained market volatility and leveraging technology will be essential for global stability and future economic growth.
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2014 London Summit - Risk
Shaukat Aziz, Wesley Clark, Sir Richard Dearlove, Tina Fordham, Ronald Waldman, Philip Coggan
Distinguished experts including General Wesley Clark and Shaukat Aziz convened to declare the current global era more unstable than the Cold War, driven by fractured P5 leadership, the rise of non-state actors, and severe health security gaps exposed by the Ebola outbreak. The panel analyzed how shifting geopolitical dynamics, such as Russia's strategic maneuvers and the fragmentation of the Middle East, have exacerbated risks ranging from terrorism to economic recession across Europe and beyond. Ultimately, the discourse concluded that while scientific and military solutions exist for these systemic threats, the absence of collective action and the resilience of populist movements leave the world uniquely vulnerable to future crises.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
2014 London Summit - Collaborating to Fund Bioscience
Margaret Anne Craig, Steve Ford, David Loew, Mark Treherne, John Reed, Margaret Anderson
Industry leaders and UK government officials convened to address the critical friction of clinical trial attrition, highlighting exponential biotech growth in European hubs alongside the urgent need for new biomarkers to de-risk neurodegeneration research. Major pharmaceutical players like Roche and Sanofi are engaging in pre-competitive collaborations to pool data and reduce sample sizes, while academic institutions face pressure to shift from publishing-centric models toward translational commercialization. Simultaneously, patient advocacy groups and policymakers are advocating for consolidated funding strategies and digital tools to align European charitable efforts with US-scale initiatives and accelerate the development of disease-modifying therapies.
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2010 State of the State Conference Introduction and Opening Remarks
The 12th Milken Institute State of the State Conference convened over 700 stakeholders under the theme "Restoring California's Promise" to address critical gaps between the state's strong entrepreneurial ecosystem and its deteriorating fiscal health. Presentations highlighted severe economic challenges, including a 4.1% GDP contraction in 2009, a ranking drop in higher education attainment, and pension liabilities projected to outpace tax revenue within four years. In response, the institute and attending business leaders advocated for permanent federal R&D tax credits, modernized export controls, and regulatory reforms to stimulate job creation and halt business relocations to states with lower operational costs.