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Milken Institute Inclusive Capitalism Initiative Celebrates Latest Class of HBCU Fellowship Program, Building on Its Commitment to Develop Pathways of Opportunity for Young Leaders

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

The Milken Institute today celebrated the latest class of its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fellowship program at its 2024 Global Conference in Los Angeles.

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  • The Milken Institute today celebrated the latest class of its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fellowship program at its 2024 Global Conference in Los Angeles.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240508551746/en/
    The Milken Institute celebrates the latest class of its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fellowship program at the 2024 Global Conference in Los Angeles.
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    During a panel discussion, Illuminating Success Stories on HBCU Campuses , leaders discussed the importance of inclusive capitalism, the need for HBCU philanthropic gifts, and explored the innovation on HBCU campuses with HBCU presidents and stakeholders.
  • This year, the Milken Institute HBCU Fellowship Program expanded to include 36 HBCU students representing 13 institutions.

Milken Institute Announces Key Initiatives at the 2024 Global Conference to Shape the Future of Health

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

The Milken Institute announced new initiatives to shape the future of health through partnerships and collaboration at its 2024 Global Conference in Los Angeles.

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  • The Milken Institute announced new initiatives to shape the future of health through partnerships and collaboration at its 2024 Global Conference in Los Angeles.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240507245811/en/
    Esther Krofah (left), executive vice president of Milken Institute Health, with Emma Walmsley (right), CEO of GSK, at the 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference.
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    “Working together with our partners and collaborators, the Milken Institute is committed to advancing solutions that bridge the gaps across the health, public health, and health care continuum to increase access to innovation and improve health outcomes," said Esther Krofah , executive vice president of Milken Institute Health.
  • This includes its Alliance to Improve Dementia Care , and programs from FasterCures , Public Health , Future of Aging , and Feeding Change , among other health initiatives.

Winners of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy Announced During Opening Session of Milken Institute Global Conference

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Monday, May 6, 2024

The winners were announced at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles.

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  • The winners were announced at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240506079519/en/
    Winners of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy, Carl Telford and Jonathan Wilson from Aftrak, and runners-up Randy Kabuya and Deney van Rooyen from Omnivat pictured with Patrice Motsepe, Mike Milken, and Emily Musil Church at the Milken Institute Global Conference.
  • The Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy is the second in the Milken–Motsepe Innovation Prize Program, a series of multiyear, multimillion-dollar global innovation competitions and awards aimed at advancing technological progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • The Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech offers $2 million in prizes, with a $1 million Grand Prize for the winning company.

Despite Significant Challenges & Economic Anxiety, Business Leaders and Americans Align Around New Strategies to Offset Risk According to New Milken Institute-Harris Poll

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Friday, May 3, 2024

It uncovers a widespread desire for optimism and unity across the U.S., cutting through political divides with Americans calling for long-term leaders and forward-thinking approaches.

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  • It uncovers a widespread desire for optimism and unity across the U.S., cutting through political divides with Americans calling for long-term leaders and forward-thinking approaches.
  • "U.S. business leaders are optimistic about business strength, but for many Americans, the economic recovery is a reality yet to be experienced at home,” said Harris Poll CEO John Gerzema.
  • Most business leaders believe the U.S. economy (81%), their respective industries (81%), and their own companies (81%) are strong.
  • Americans echo this sentiment, agreeing that “business leaders should work more closely with government leaders to solve our social challenges” (76%).

The 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference Opens May 5, Convening Global Leaders to Discuss Strategies Aimed at Shaping a Shared Future

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

The 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference opens Sunday, May 5 and will draw more than 4,500 attendees, including global leaders, C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies, experts and innovators to discuss strategies aimed at shaping a shared future.

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  • The 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference opens Sunday, May 5 and will draw more than 4,500 attendees, including global leaders, C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies, experts and innovators to discuss strategies aimed at shaping a shared future.
  • In addition to the speakers previously announced , the following national and global leaders have been added to what will be a powerful program during the four-day event.
  • The Milken Institute will livestream Global Conference public sessions, expanding access to the event.
  • Sign up here to stay informed of the latest news on the conference with regular updates published from POLITICO’s special edition of the “Global Playbook” newsletter.

World Leaders, Global CEOs From Tech, Finance and Health Industries, to Join Leading Experts in Economics, Academia, Government, and Philanthropy to Address Pressing Global Issues at Milken Institute 2024 Global Conference

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

If we view these issues as problems needing to be solved, we can together move the innovative ideas and financial capital required to craft solutions.

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  • If we view these issues as problems needing to be solved, we can together move the innovative ideas and financial capital required to craft solutions.
  • During the Global Conference, the Milken Institute will highlight some of its impactful programmatic work and global partnerships in health, finance, and philanthropy with noteworthy events.
  • The Global Conference will conclude with a closing ceremony concert for attendees featuring legendary Grammy award-winning artist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee John Fogerty.
  • For updates on the event, follow Milken Institute on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and Facebook using #MIGlobal.

Biswas Family Foundation, Milken Institute Announce $15 Million in Funding for Research at the Intersection of AI and Health

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The Biswas Family Foundation , in partnership with the Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) , is pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of the Transformative Computational Biology Grant Program .

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  • The Biswas Family Foundation , in partnership with the Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) , is pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of the Transformative Computational Biology Grant Program .
  • Five multidisciplinary research teams will receive nearly $14 million total in grant funding for projects aiming to drive translational impact and the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) models in clinical settings for diagnosis and treatment.
  • Additional support to enhance AI and computational biology research, inclusive of a gift to the Arc Institute , marks a total of $15 million in giving for the Biswas Family Foundation for this interdisciplinary field, and the beginning of more support.
  • To learn more about the Transformative Computational Biology Grant Program and to read the Giving Smarter Guide, visit: https://bit.ly/3Vae8Kq .

The Milken Institute 2024 Global Opportunity Index Rankings Reflect Optimism Among Investors, While Financial Conditions Remain Tight Amid Warnings of Interest Rate Hikes and a Global Slowdown

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Optimism and opportunity, balanced against a world in flux are influencing global investment decisions, according to a new report by the nonpartisan Milken Institute.

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  • Optimism and opportunity, balanced against a world in flux are influencing global investment decisions, according to a new report by the nonpartisan Milken Institute.
  • The Global Opportunity Index (GOI), released today, explores the global economic landscape to help businesses make foreign investment decisions and governments identify policies for attracting foreign capital.
  • Both countries stand out for their robust economic fundamentals, making them attractive investment destinations compared to other emerging economies.
  • How the Global Opportunity Index Evaluates Countries:
    To create the index, the Milken Institute evaluates investment opportunities through 100 variables organized into five categories and 14 sub-categories.

New Initiative Launched to Accelerate the Use of AI in the Fight Against Neurodegenerative Diseases

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 10,000 Brains Project, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has been launched to promote the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the fight against Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative diseases. The organization's mission is to provide the leadership, expertise, and financial support needed to ensure that researchers can rapidly adopt this powerful new technology in the search for better diagnostics and treatments for patients in need.

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  • Neurodegeneration is perhaps the most complex challenge in healthcare and the development of treatments has proven resistant to traditional research methods.
  • Patrick Brannelly, a seasoned executive in nonprofit and entrepreneurial ventures, has been named the founding CEO of The 10,000 Brains Project.
  • We are excited to build a research roadmap that will show how private funding can accelerate this important area of medical research."
  • First, solving neurodegenerative diseases will require researchers to recognize the full diversity of human brains; every person's brain is different, and their disorders can take a variety of different paths.

Milken Institute Announces Inaugural Global Investors’ Symposium

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Milken Institute’s inaugural Global Investors’ Symposium will take place on March 26 at The Regent Hong Kong.

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  • Milken Institute’s inaugural Global Investors’ Symposium will take place on March 26 at The Regent Hong Kong.
  • “For more than ten years, the Milken Institute has had a base in Singapore and regularly brings together leaders across the financial sector and investor community in Southeast Asia.
  • Such international conferences will strengthen exchanges and interaction among local, Mainland and international partners, and will fully reflect Hong Kong’s role as a ‘superconnector’.”
    “The inaugural Global Investors’ Symposium will feature successful entrepreneurs and veteran investors from China and beyond who collectively are charting a path for new dividends in the marketplace,” said Robin Hu, Chair Asia, Milken Institute.
  • “I look forward to an insightful and thought-provoking Symposium.”
    For information about the 2024 Milken Institute Global Investors’ Symposium, please visit https://milkeninstitute.org/events/global-investors-symposium-2024 .