Global Conference 2023
About Global Conference 2023
The 26th annual Milken Institute Global Conference convened the best minds in the world to tackle its most urgent challenges and realize its most exciting opportunities.
It was a unique experience in which individuals with the capital and influence to change the world connected with those whose expertise and creativity are reinventing health, finance, business, technology, philanthropy, industry, and society.
Bringing together thought and industry leaders from across the spectrum, the theme of 'Advancing a Thriving World' tackled the most pressing challenges and capitalized on the most exciting opportunities of our time. From gene therapies to renewable energy, AI to infrastructure, and DEI to FinTech, attendees gained valuable insights and made crucial connections to drive progress and prosperity.
The Beverly Hilton
9876 Wilshire Blvd
Solving Challenges
Our 26th annual event confronted the challenges we faced across public health, business and industry, and society and culture.
Thought and Industry Leaders
The 2023 conference featured speakers such as Jane Fraser, Kristalina Georgieva, John Legend, Joe Manchin, Peng Zhao, and more.
Featured 2023 Global Conference Power of Ideas Articles
The Time to Act on Nature Is Now
Nature encompasses the Earth’s natural resources and systems and, as stated by Delphi Group in a recently released report, we are currently facing an unprecedented decline in these natural systems and a depletion of natural resources. This...Read Essay
Is It Too Soon to Start Talking about a Cure for Addiction?
Our country remains in the grips of an opioid crisis claiming more than 100,000 lives every year. Rising mortality associated with drug addiction and excessive drinking is among the major factors contributing to declining life expectancy...Read Essay
The Next New Mainstream
Mass markets and mainstream media often believe that majorities dictate most societal changes. History, however, has shown that our current mainstream was erected from niches: Our current majorities—in culture, in populations, and more—have...Read Essay
Global Insider
POLITICO joined the Milken Institute to bring to life the 2023 Global Conference in a special edition of the “Global Insider” newsletter — covering behind-the-scenes moments and on-stage insights from global leaders in health, finance, philanthropy, industry, and more.
