An abstract graphic of rounded lines forming a circle on a dark blue background. The lines are pink and blend into purple in an ombre circle, with just a portion of the circle showing on the screen. The graphic signifies the design of The Milken Institute's Global Conference 2025, an annual forum that brings together leaders from business, finance, and other fields to discuss economic and social issues.
Global Conference 2025

Capital Markets Game Changers: Future of Finance Pitch Competition with IFC-Milken Institute Alumni (Invite only)

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Over the past decade, alumni of the IFC-Milken Institute Capital Markets Program have been building the future of financial markets across 60-plus developing and emerging economies. As they design policy and interact with each other, these young leaders have come up with new ideas for policy reforms, innovative funds, and financial structures. These include integrating digital assets in local capital markets, enhancing retail participation in ETFs, and launching sustainable bond issues. Which concepts will have the most impact on inclusive growth and investor attraction? Which can realistically be implemented, at what cost, and where? From Brazil and Peru to Cambodia and Malawi, our program's most recent graduates will pitch their detailed plans to a celebrity panel of leaders from the development and business community. In this interactive session, we will ‘kick the tires’ on their proposals and identify which ones are implementation- or investment-ready. 

    Moderator

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    Carole Biau

    Director, Global Market Development, Milken Institute

    Speakers

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    Emomotimi Agama

    Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria
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    Euler Bropleh

    Founder and Managing Partner, VestedWorld
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    Jingdong Hua

    Vice-Chair, International Sustainability Standards Board
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    Liliana Rojas-Suarez

    Director, Latin America Initiative and Senior Fellow, Center for Global Development