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  1. Milken Institute1h 0m

    Leading with Purpose: The Corporate Moral Compass | Global Conference 2026

    Diane Brady, Marvin Ellison, Ryan Gellert, Linda Hubbard, Daniel Lubetzky, Hamdi Ulukaya

    CEOs from Chobani, Patagonia, Lowe's, Carhartt, and Kind convened to argue that embedding social purpose into core operations, rather than treating it as a trend, is essential for long-term business survival and shareholder value. The panelists detailed specific structural shifts, including Patagonia's profit redistribution, Chobani's employee ownership, and Lowe's massive investment in skilled trades, to demonstrate how authentic purpose drives growth while countering political polarization. Ultimately, the leaders asserted that aligning corporate strategy with community well-being and employee dignity is the only viable path to sustaining economic resilience in a divided society.

  2. Milken Institute54 min

    Pioneering Progress: Investments Stemming from the Middle East | Global Conference 2025

    Diane Brady, Majid Alfayyadh, Nayef Alhajraf, Majid Mufti, Sara Nooruddin, Shiv Srinivasan

    A high-level panel of GCC financial and healthcare leaders, including representatives from King Faisal Specialist Hospital, NEOM, and Abu Dhabi Investment Council, outlined the region's transition toward regulatory-led economic diversification and massive investment in AI-driven healthcare and sustainable infrastructure. Key announcements included a $2 billion commitment to build a Saudi medical city and a $100 billion global partnership focused on biotech and data ecosystems, while the group identified Africa and localized manufacturing as critical growth vectors amidst geopolitical shifts. The consensus emphasized a decade-long strategic window to leverage regional stability and unique genomic data assets for long-term, inclusive partnerships that redefine traditional investment models.

  3. Milken Institute1h 0m

    Crafting the Future: Creativity, Innovation, and Luxury in a Changing World | Global Conference 2025

    Diane Brady, Thomas Heatherwick, Nicholas Kirkwood, Christine Marzano, Anish Melwani, Ian Schrager

    Ian Schrager, Thomas Heatherwick, and three other industry leaders redefine modern luxury as a democratic, emotional experience rooted in human dignity and craftsmanship while challenging the sterile nature of wealth-based elitism. The panel critically examined the role of technology, establishing that AI and blockchain serve best as tools for provenance and efficiency rather than substitutes for the "happy mistakes" and intuition essential to true innovation. Ultimately, the discussion concluded with strategic imperatives for brands to prioritize genuine scarcity and environmental responsibility, urging creators to embrace failure and mentorship to sustain a future where imagination drives accessible, high-quality design.

  4. Milken Institute41 min

    Fostering Global Connectivity and Economic Growth | Global Conference 2024

    Diane Brady, Manar Al Moneef, Mohammed Al Sowaidi, Sarah Al Suhaimi, Khalfan Belhoul, Dina Powell McCormick

    A high-level panel of regional leaders and investors highlighted how GCC economies have achieved significant geopolitical resilience and economic diversification, evidenced by Saudi Arabia's stock market outperforming global emerging indices and non-oil sectors now comprising half the national GDP. The discussion detailed massive execution on strategic projects like NEOM, which is rapidly developing renewable energy infrastructure and a vertical city while fostering a robust startup ecosystem supported by agile regulatory sandboxes. Experts concluded that a youthful demographic and Vision 2030 reforms are driving a structural transformation that positions the region as a dominant investment hub despite external security challenges.

  5. Milken Institute1h 0m

    The Future of Mobility | Milken Institute Global Conference 2024

    Diane Brady, Pablo Di Si, Stella Li, Andrew Littlefair, Éric Martel, Shauna McIntyre

    Industry leaders from Volkswagen, BYD, Northvolt, and Bombardier convened to address the stagnation of U.S. EV adoption, citing grid constraints, conflicting policies, and consumer range anxiety as primary barriers to full electrification. The panel highlighted immediate technological pivots, including the deployment of renewable natural gas for heavy-duty transport, the validation of lithium metal batteries for aviation, and the integration of AI to optimize manufacturing and energy grids. While contrasting the U.S. market with China's consistent policy-driven success, experts emphasized a 20-to-30-year transition timeline requiring a diverse mix of combustion, hybrid, and renewable solutions rather than a single-technology mandate to meet 2032 climate goals.