Session Listing

The global post-pandemic period has turned out to be a mixed bag of new opportunities and deepening complexities. With much of the world finally moving past the global health pandemic, pent-up consumer demand is driving rallies in numerous industries. But the pandemic’s lingering scars remind us that this turn of events imparted lasting transformations to businesses and our daily lives. How are leaders driving success and innovation, even in today’s challenging environment? How can they rebuild a spirit of global collaboration to empower the next era of progress, action, and positive impact for humanity?

Moderator

Pamela Mar

Managing Director, Digital Standards Initiative, International Chamber of Commerce

Speakers

Natalie Black

His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific, United Kingdom

Gargee Ghosh

President, Global Policy and Advocacy, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Alfredo E. Pascual

Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry, Republic of the Philippines

Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Malaysia

With uncertainty and division impacting everything from our financial markets and political spheres to natural world and religious beliefs, finding common ground in our shared cultural bonds can provide the basis of a productive path forward. From gaming to food, fashion to travel, and entertainment to sports these connections transcend borders and tribes. How can brands leverage their position within the cultural zeitgeist to establish the human connections necessary to address these challenges? What is the role of a brand in advancing solutions to global problems? How do fandom and cultural affinity translate into sales and market insights? How do you filter global values through local insights? And how does a brand determine whether to engage in authentic advocacy or, simply, to provide the space for consumers to determine their own engagement? 

Moderator

Michelle Stevenson

Executive Director, Marketing and Communications, Milken Institute

Speakers

Bing Chen

Founder and CEO, Gold House and AU Holdings

Vikas Garg

Founder and CEO, abillion

Jacqueline Alexis Thng

Partner, Prophet

Delbert Ty

Chief Marketing Officer, Coffee Meets Bagel

There is more risk in capital markets today than at any stage in history. Amidst tight global economic conditions, all investors have to grapple with unrelenting waves of change. Today, achieving the same returns as before requires more risks, more creativity, and more diversification across asset classes. How are asset owners and managers reviewing their asset allocation strategy and measuring performance in the new regime of sustainability development, energy transition, and emerging technology? Are investors seeking safety in the harbor of traditional instruments like equities and debts? Or will alternatives stay attractive? What other questions should investors be asking? 

Moderator

Hongbin Jeong

Finance Presenter, MoneyFM 89.3

Speakers

Carol Geremia

President, MFS Investment Management

Debra Ng

Partner and Board Director, Albourne Partners Limited

Marlene Puffer

Chief Investment Officer, AIMCo

Ganen Sarvananthan

Managing Partner, TPG Capital Asia

Caught at a favorable confluence of economic and demographic trends, India faces big opportunities to seize the moment for growth. Today, the country is seen as an opportune destination for foreign investment looking to leverage its large pool of skilled labor, sizable manufacturing base, and highly digitized population. The potential is hard to ignore; the country boasts almost 700 million internet users, and 600 million residents aged between 18 and 35 years. These demographics signal a huge workforce and market if India plays its cards right. Can India move fast enough to capture this window of opportunity and become the fifth Asian Tiger? 

Moderator

Rajiv Lall

Professorial Research Fellow, Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics, Singapore Management University

Speakers

Melissa Frakman

CEO and Founding Partner, Emphasis Ventures

Sumant Mandal

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, March Capital

Neel Raheja

Co-President, K Raheja Corp

Krishan Rattan

Partner, Mount Row Partners

Abhinav Reddy

Owner, Garcorp International

Despite high-interest rates and stricter lending standards, opportunities abound for savvy investors looking outside of traditional investments and markets. With geopolitical winds shaping the financial markets, there are opportunities for fund managers to capitalize on market volatility. Meanwhile, private equity firms are expanding their portfolios, targeting companies that are benefiting from government subsidies. As banks become more cautious, tightening up lending standards, private credit has been expanding to provide direct lending opportunities to underserved businesses. All this, while technology continues to advance. How are large capital providers re-evaluating the futures of their corporations as they adopt new ways of working? And with all eyes on Asia, what are the lessons learned from global markets that can be applied to regional economies?

Moderator

Mercedes Ruehl

Singapore Correspondent, The Financial Times

Speakers

Abdulla Al-Kuwari

Head of Asia Pacific, Qatar Investment Authority Advisory

David Breach

President and Chief Operating Officer, Vista Equity Partners

Jessica Jones

Managing Director, Head of Asia, PGIM Investments

Greg Kennedy

Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager, PIMCO

Frank Su

Head of Private Equity, Asia, CPP Investments

The digitization dividend today is truly global. Entrepreneurs and businesses of every size have the potential to reach billions of new customers both in their own countries and around the world—enabled by internet connectivity, automation, social media, and financial technology. Unlocking the next wave of digital inclusion and economic opportunities will require even more innovative solutions, greater digital access, and access to financial products, especially for players outside traditional institutions. What consumer and demographic trends are likely to drive digital consumption in the years ahead? How might regulators work together with technology firms to ensure the digital ecosystem is more accessible, more efficient, and a safer foothold for transactions? 

Moderator

Maneet Ahuja

Editor-at-Large, Forbes

Speakers

Matthew Driver

Executive Vice President, Head of Services, Asia Pacific, Mastercard

Jamie Lin

President, Taiwan Mobile

Radek Pluhar

Group CEO, Home Credit

As the dominant global players, the United States and China have shaped trends and markets through corporate partnerships that have spurred growth across the world. From technology transfers to financial flows, both countries have shared interests in fostering innovation and building resiliency across public institutions and private industries. In what areas can there be greater collaboration that would lead to mutually beneficial outcomes? How should business leaders navigate this environment? Can prior successes lead to continuing collaboration?

Moderator

Maura Fogarty

Singapore Bureau Editor, BBC

Speakers

Paul Haenle

Director, Carnegie China; Chairman, Teneo APAC; Visiting Senior Research Fellow, East Asian Institute, NUS, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Parag Khanna

Founder and CEO, Climate Alpha

Pierce Scranton

Managing Director and Deputy Head of North America, Temasek

Individual philanthropy, corporate philanthropy, and private foundations are a growing source of capital needed to drive global change and address humanity’s greatest challenges. But often, connecting purposeful capital to these solutions requires greater collaboration, talent, and informational resources to have a more significant influence on improving outcomes. How are philanthropists, corporations, and foundations navigating the philanthropic landscape and adapting their approaches along the way to create impact? How has the increasing urgency of global crises such as climate change shaped their strategy for ensuring that people and the planet thrive? What are the greatest opportunities for philanthropists and foundations today? 

Introductory Remarks

Zhou Guanfeng

Director of Business and Program Development, Asia, Milken Institute

Moderator

Melissa Stevens

Executive Vice President, MI Philanthropy, Milken Institute

Speakers

Binod Kumar Chaudhary

Chairman, Chaudhary Group

Deepali Khanna

Vice President, Asia Regional Office, The Rockefeller Foundation

Shamina Singh

Founder and President, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth; Executive Vice President, Sustainability, Mastercard

Gunhild A. Stordalen

Founder and Executive Chair, EAT Foundation

The applications of AI have taken several giant steps forward in recent years, making significant impact on numerous industries, operations, and jobs. From most efficient and rapid automation to more personalized queries and output, the integration of AI into business operations will continue to improve operations among many functions. But this dispersion also raises ethical, social, and economic concerns, including inequality, bias, privacy, security, and job loss. How can we develop AI in a manner that advances innovation and cutting-edge capabilities, while also remaining secure, equitable, and inclusive?

Moderator

John Quinn

Founder, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP

Speakers

Anu Bradford

Henry L. Moses Professor of Law and International Organization and Director, The European Legal Studies Center, Columbia Law School

Alexis Crowell

Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Asia Pacific and Japan, Intel Corporation

Ahmed Mazhari

President, Microsoft Asia

Sandeep Uberoi

Group President, Betterplace

With a diverse array of talented Asian and Asian-American voices breaking through in the global entertainment industry, audiences are seeing a dramatic uptick in globally acclaimed works that reflect Asia’s rich cultural heritage and diverse storytelling traditions. From Hollywood hits to top-rated TV shows and chart-topping music, the world is witnessing an unprecedented surge in Asian and Asian-American narratives. This session brings together a diverse panel of industry experts, both in front of and behind the camera, to explore how these captivating stories are not only reshaping the entertainment landscape, but also fostering dialogue, bridging cultural gaps, and empowering communities. Panelists will discuss the secrets behind this transformative shift, what it means for the future of global storytelling, and the opportunities it presents for investors, production houses, and talent agencies. Come join us to gain insights into how Asian storytelling is inspiring positive change, challenging dominant narratives, and sparking important conversations across the globe. 

Moderator

Curtis S. Chin

Chair, Asia Fellows and Senior Advisor, Global Markets, Milken Institute; former US Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank

Speakers

Adele Lim

Film Writer, Director, and Producer

Guneet Monga

Film Producer; CEO, Sikhya Entertainment

Randall Park

Actor, Director, Writer, and Producer

John Penotti

President, Penotti Pictures

Human progress is moving at an unprecedented speed, underpinned by hyper-connectivity, AI evolution, and other technological innovations. Leaders today are expected to drive impactful changes for their employees, stakeholders, and those in their communities while driving companies through continued success. How are business leaders creating and incorporating values with institutional strategies? What are they doing to cope with the changes brought upon by the fourth industrial revolution in its unprecedented scale, scope, and complexity? Where will the top-of-mind global trends lead us in the future?

Moderator

Sri Jegarajah

Anchor and Senior Correspondent, CNBC

Speakers

Jenny Johnson

President and CEO, Franklin Templeton

Jason Moo

CEO, Bank of Singapore

Igor Tulchinsky

Founder, Chairman and CEO, WorldQuant, LLC

People are living longer than ever. Around the world, the number of centenarians is growing rapidly. By delving into the biology and psychology of aging, scientists are uncovering pathways to combat age-related illnesses and, potentially, extend our lifespan and healthspan. Although a magic pill to reverse aging eludes us, lifestyle choices like proper sleep, a healthy diet, exercise (especially weight bearing), and social interaction are key components of the fabled "fountain of youth." This session will explore new evidence regarding the best ways to extend healthy longevity and possibly reverse the aging process. Panelists will also offer practical advice on how we can incorporate habits into our own lives to increase the number of healthy years we enjoy. 

Moderator

Rajiv Ahuja

Associate Director, Center for the Future of Aging, Milken Institute

Speakers

Evelyne Bischof

Director, Sheba Longevity Center, Sheba Medical University Hospital, Israel

Dan Buettner

Founder, Blue Zones, LLC

Brian Kennedy

Distinguished Professor of Biochemistry and Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore

Li Lian Ng

Co-Founder and Managing Director, Tetsuyu Healthcare

The Asia-Pacific geopolitical context is rapidly evolving, and nowhere more so than Northeast Asia. China’s economic rise has helped to drive higher levels of prosperity throughout Asia, resulting in far greater ambitions for its future role as a regional and global power. Neighboring countries are now caught in a delicate balancing act between the US and China as they vie for dominance. Meanwhile, rising tensions over Taiwan and an increasingly bellicose and nuclear-capable North Korea darken the regional security picture. Against this backdrop, the traditionally complex relationship between Japan and South Korea is entering a new, more collaborative phase. What impact will these shifting regional dynamics have on security cooperation among US-allied states in the Indo-Pacific or on China’s defense posturing? Will growing security considerations force an adjustment of trade and investment policies?  

Moderator

Jonathan McClory

Partner, Sanctuary Counsel

Speakers

Ford Hart

Former U.S. Consul General to Hong Kong; Senior Advisor, Bower Group Asia

Yongwook Ryu

Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS

Kazuto Suzuki

Professor, the University of Tokyo; Director, the Institute of Geoeconomics

Han-koo Yeo

Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics; 8th Trade Minister, Republic of Korea

As rising costs of capital and a downturn in lending activity have cast a shadow over credit markets, investors are staying vigilant in navigating the complexities of the global investment landscape. Having enjoyed a smooth sailing decade of low interest rates, where do they see opportunities as they journey through the peaks and valleys of credit cycles? With Fed rate hikes here to stay, what’s needed to safeguard the continuous flow of capital throughout the economy, especially to small businesses and vital industries? Are deals concentrated in some sectors over others? How are fund managers adjusting their asset allocations and investment strategies in response to the ever-changing macroeconomic landscape? 

Moderator

Tzu Mi Liew

Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income and Multi Asset, GIC Private Limited

Speakers

Scot French

Governing Partner, HPS Partners

Lee Kruter

Partner and Head of Performing Credit, GoldenTree Asset Management LP

Amy McGarrity

Interim Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer, Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association

The commoditization of sports as live entertainment is proving to be a lucrative business. This is most evident in the rise of sports entertainment productions and the boom of docu-series and biopics. With this increased exposure, athletes, coaches, owners, and associations have new opportunities to bring greater awareness to issues that matter, including equality of access to opportunities, diversity and inclusion, and climate change and sustainability. How are athletes and owners adapting to this added spotlight? As these issues take a more prominent role in how institutions do business, sports included, how can athletes and owners find the right balance between entertainment and advocacy? How can sports continue to deliver the thrills and chills that spectators demand, while being a driving force for good that would benefit a wider audience? 

Moderator

Lina Batarags

Bureau Chief, Singapore, Insider Inc.

Speakers

Zak Brown

CEO, McLaren Racing

Alex Shibutani

Olympian, Team USA

Adam Wilkes

President and CEO, Asia Pacific, AEG