Michael Klowden
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- Milken Institute1h 24m
LIVE: Part 1: A Conversation With Christine Lagarde | Part 2: The Investors' View
Christine Lagarde, Michael Klowden, Gerard Baker, Stephanie Flanders, Tom Finke, David Hunt, Scott Minerd, Ronald O'Hanley, Lara Warner
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde and a panel of investors convened to address global economic fragility characterized by synchronized growth slowdowns, persistent low inflation, and rising sovereign and corporate debt risks. Discussions highlighted divergent regional trajectories with the US showing resilience while Europe faces structural vulnerabilities, alongside critical concerns regarding China's Belt and Road sustainability and the potential for a US-China trade agreement. The event concluded with urgent calls for structural reforms in infrastructure, labor participation, and digital investment to combat inequality, warning that future crisis response capacity is limited by high debt levels and political polarization.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
A World in Transition: What Matters For Asia
Michael Klowden, Haslinda Amin, Heenam Choi, Ravi Menon, Ning Tang
The Milken Institute's fifth Asia Summit convened over 1,000 global leaders in Singapore to analyze the Asia-Pacific region's economic resilience amidst US-China trade tensions and technological disruption. Key speakers highlighted that while external financial tightening poses risks, Asian emerging markets remain structurally sound due to sounder macro fundamentals and a shifting middle class driving demand for healthcare and senior housing. The event concluded that the region's long-term growth trajectory depends on maintaining open trading systems, advancing FinTech regulation, and managing demographic transitions toward aging societies.
- Milken Institute1h 6m
The Future of the United Kingdom and the European Union
Michael Klowden, Stephanie Flanders, Alan Houmann, Jo Johnson, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Lord Mandelson, Peter Mandelson
Moderated by Stephanie Flanders, a panel of senior UK and European figures at the Milken Institute London Summit assessed the political and financial uncertainties threatening Europe, including Brexit, US unilateralism under President Trump, and potential Russian military adventurism. Speakers like Joe Johnson and Peter Mandelson highlighted the severe economic risks of a no-deal Brexit for the UK financial sector while forecasting a high probability of a second referendum driven by the lack of democratic legitimacy. The discussion concluded that while external pressures have exposed deep structural divisions within the EU, these same threats may paradoxically galvanize European unity against disintegration and American protectionism.
- Milken Institute55 min
Opening Remarks and Keynote
Diane Helfrey, Michael Klowden, Dan Schnur, Toni Atkins, John Chiang
Hosted by the Milken Institute and Sacramento Bee director Dan Schnur, this conference convened key figures such as State Treasurer John Chung and Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins to launch a sustained dialogue on California's critical challenges in housing, workforce development, and climate finance. The event highlighted the urgent need for cross-sector collaboration to bridge the "missing middle" housing gap, address a projected 2030 labor shortage, and mobilize a record $1.75 billion JPMorgan Chase investment alongside a new state Green Bond Pledge. Attendees acknowledged a deep public trust deficit that can only be resolved by uniting public, private, and nonprofit leaders to implement innovative financing mechanisms and streamline legislative priorities for the state's future.
- Milken Institute1h 13m
Lunch Program | Promoting Prosperity in a World in Transition
Michael Klowden, Michael Milken, Jane Harman, Jim Yong Kim, Tidjane Thiam
At the midpoint of the Milken Institute Global Conference, a high-level panel featuring former Secretary Robert Gates, Paul Ryan, and leaders including Jane Harmon, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, and Tijan Fafé analyzed the economic imperatives of global prosperity and the $4 trillion gap required to meet Sustainable Development Goals. The discussion centered on leveraging private sector innovation and demographic shifts in emerging economies to fund critical investments in human capital, health, and education, culminating in the launch of the Disruptive Technology for Development fund to support infrastructure leapfrogging in developing nations. Speakers emphasized that addressing instability in Africa and the Middle East through targeted rule of law and wealth management strategies is essential for preventing future conflict and securing long-term global security.
- Milken Institute1h 3m
A Continental Wake-up Call: Challenges and Opportunities for a Post-Brexit Europe
Michael Klowden, Stephanie Flanders, Tina Fordham, Michał Krupiński, Lord Mandelson, Michael O'Sullivan, Mark Wilson
The Milken Institute's 7th London Summit convened approximately 1,000 global leaders to analyze Europe's resilience against political fragmentation and economic uncertainty, featuring critical discussions on the stalled Brexit negotiations and divergent growth trajectories between Western and Central Eastern European markets. Experts from institutions including Credit Suisse, Citi, and Aviva warned that while short-term growth has improved, structural risks such as a default on trade deals, the ECB's upcoming policy shifts, and the rise of populist "Insider vs. Outsider" dynamics threaten to undermine institutional stability. The event concluded with strategic recommendations for Franco-German leadership to accelerate banking and capital market integration, emphasizing that Europe must look externally to compete with the US and China rather than remaining paralyzed by internal regulatory disputes.
- Milken Institute54 min
The Rapidly Changing Food Industry and What it Means for Health
Michael Klowden, Cristina Alesci, Shane Emmett, Neil Grimmer, Douglas Munk, Jonathan Neman, Irwin Simon
A global food industry pivot is driven by millennial demand for transparency, personalized nutrition, and long-term health outcomes, forcing major players like Nestlé and Hain Celestial to launch billion-dollar initiatives and restructure supply chains. While small innovators like Health Warrior and Daily Table demonstrate viability through agile models and strategic partnerships, they face persistent structural barriers including retail placement dominance by established brands and federal subsidies that favor nutrient-poor crops. The market is increasingly converging toward scalable "dynamic menus" and affordable infrastructure, as leaders recognize that bridging the cost gap requires merging advanced biological data with massive logistical efficiency.
- Milken Institute52 min
Al Gore: Leading the Charge for Environmental Action
Al Gore, S Iswaran, Michael Klowden
A comprehensive analysis frames the climate crisis as a solvable sustainability revolution driven by AI, IoT expansion, and renewable economics that now outperform fossil fuels. Despite accelerating temperature anomalies, extreme weather events, and ecosystem collapse threatening global stability, the speaker highlights record-breaking decarbonization trends and a $22 trillion financial risk assessment that compels market-led action. Ultimately, the transition is portrayed as inevitable due to technological capability and investment momentum, even as political fluctuations and lagging mitigation efforts continue to exacerbate immediate atmospheric and humanitarian risks.
- Milken Institute1h 21m
Lunch Program: A Conversation with Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Jim Yong Kim and Jamie Dimon
Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Jim Yong Kim, Jamie Dimon, Michael Klowden, Willow Bay, David Rubenstein
The 20th Milken Institute Global Conference convened approximately 4,000 attendees from 60 nations to address the theme of "Building Meaningful Lives" through strategic pillars of capital access, job creation, and health. Key figures including U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim, and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon presented diverging perspectives on trade policy, global development, and domestic infrastructure reform. Their discussions emphasized shifting from GDP-centric metrics to human capital investment, while outlining specific strategies to overcome regulatory hurdles and automate job transitions to drive future economic growth.
- Milken Institute1h 14m
Nasdaq Closing Bell Ceremony | Institute Chairman Michael Milken on Building Meaningful Lives
Michael Milken, Adena Friedman, Michael Klowden, Mike Cloughton, Katie O'Reilly
Adina Friedman of NASDAQ and Michael Milken of the Milken Institute co-hosted a dual-location ceremony in New York and Los Angeles to mark the 20th anniversary of the Global Conference, where Milken introduced a prosperity formula prioritizing technology over physical assets. The event launched the "First 1,000" scholar program to train financial experts in developing nations and highlighted transformative healthcare advancements alongside critical economic challenges like rising obesity and wealth inequality. Milken concluded by calling for a "Sputnik moment" to drive access to capital and innovation, setting the stage for the 2017 conference's focus on building meaningful lives.
- Milken Institute55 min
2016 CA Summit - Enhancing California's Role as a Global Crossroads for Trade and Investment
Michael Klowden, Kevin Klowden, Caroline Brown, Maria Contreras-Sweet, Fred Hochberg, James Villeneuve
A comprehensive overview of California's trade landscape highlights the state's status as a global economic powerhouse where over 40% of U.S. container goods pass, while federal programs like the SBA's STEP and Ex-Im Bank guarantees drive small business export growth with a $17 ROI per dollar invested. The event further details how targeted strategies leveraging immigrant communities and veterans, alongside technical assistance from institutions like Bank of America Merrill Lynch, mitigate financial and logistical risks for emerging exporters. By shifting focus toward clean technology and utilizing bilateral agreements to navigate evolving global dynamics, these initiatives aim to secure California's competitive edge against rivals like China and support the transition from domestic to global market strategies.
- Milken Institute7 min
MI Summit 2013 -London: Welcoming Remarks
Gerald Ronson, Michael Klowden, Mike Nolan
Hosted by Gerald Ronson at London's Heron Tower, the 2013 Milken Institute Summit assembled approximately 1,000 global leaders to address faltering economic recovery through the lens of finance, business, and philanthropy. Under the strategic guidance of CEO Mike Clowden and President Paul Irving, the non-partisan think tank focused on generating concrete policy solutions to tackle employment, environmental sustainability, and medical research. The event emphasized moving beyond theoretical debate to leverage capital markets as a catalyst for solving urgent social challenges while securing strategic partnerships for ongoing institutional operations.
- Milken Institute55 min
A Conversation with Al Gore: Six Drivers of Global Change
Former Vice President Al Gore addresses the corrosive impact of corporate money on American democracy and outlines six drivers of global change, including the shift of economic power to Asia and the accelerating climate crisis. He critiques the reliance on short-term financial metrics while promoting sustainable capitalism through his firm Generation Investment Management as a proven alternative model. Gore concludes by urging immediate global leadership to transition to renewable energy and adopt independent redistricting to restore political integrity.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Lunch Panel: Global Overview
Michael Klowden, Pierre Beaudoin, Scott Minerd, Nouriel Roubini, Geraldine Sundstrom, Paul Gigot
In a panel on global economic trajectories, IMF data and experts like Nouriel Roubini and Geraldine Sundstrom assessed the divergence between slowing advanced economies and emerging markets, which now drive 80% of global growth despite structural risks like state capitalism in BRICS nations. While some forecasters predict a 2008-style credit bubble within three years due to artificial liquidity, others highlight long-term opportunities in "MIPS" countries and specific emerging markets with valuations cheaper than post-Lehman crisis levels. The discussion concluded with a consensus on the fragility of the Eurozone as the primary tail risk, yet maintained that infrastructure investment and emerging market expansion remain central to the 2030 and 2050 global economic outlook.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
Lunch Panel - Global Overview: Shifting Fortunes
Eike Batista, Xi-Qing Gao, Scott Minerd, Barry Sternlicht, Chris Viehbacher, Michael Klowden
Leading global financiers and industrialists, including Eike Batista, Gao Xixing, Scott Minard, Barry Sternlicht, and Chris Wiebacher, convened to analyze divergent monetary policies and the structural transition of emerging markets away from export dependence. The panelists debated the risks of U.S. and European debt cycles while highlighting Brazil's expanding middle class and China's strategic shift toward domestic consumption and currency flexibility. Ultimately, the discussion concluded that sustainable future growth requires a pivot from resource extraction to innovation and that global economic stability depends on coordinated leadership to prevent a systemic financial rupture.