The Futurist

At the Milken Global Conference 2025, Prashant Warier, Co-Founder and CEO of Qure.ai, shared how AI is transforming global healthcare. With solutions deployed in 4,000+ hospitals across 100+ countries and impacting 30 million lives, he discussed scaling innovation, clinical impact, and the future of AI in medicine. A Forbes India Leadership Award winner and TEDx speaker, Warier has 20+ years in AI...

At the Milken Global Conference 2025, Ian Khan – The Futurist – engages in a forward-looking conversation with Eric Kutcher, McKinsey & Company’s Chair for North America. Together, they explore how business, technology, and leadership are transforming in an age defined by AI, digital disruption, and global uncertainty. This discussion dives into the future of strategy, innovation, and growth,...

At the Milken Global Conference 2025, Aparna Chennapragada, Chief Product Officer of Microsoft’s Experiences and Devices division, highlighted how AI is reshaping the future of work. With over 25 years of leadership at Microsoft, Google, Robinhood, and Akamai, and as the visionary behind Google Lens, Aparna shared her perspective on platform shifts, innovation, and the next era of AI-powered produ...

At the Milken Global Conference 2025, Lauren Dunning, Director for the Milken Institute Future of Aging, shared insights on advancing healthy longevity and financial security across the life course. With a background in public health policy and law, she leads initiatives that integrate technology into care solutions and oversees the Future of Aging Advisory Board. Her work continues to shape innov...

At the Milken Global Conference 2025, Nicole Valentine, FinTech Director at the Milken Institute, co-led the session “Money, Access, Scale: The Evolution of FinTech.” She explored how digital finance is reshaping the $30 trillion financial services industry, from increasing inclusion and access to driving integration with traditional institutions. A leading voice in FinTech policy, digital assets,...

At the Milken Global Conference 2025, Cristian Massacesi, Chief Medical Officer of AstraZeneca and Alexion and Oncology Chief Development Officer at AstraZeneca, discusses the future of cancer research, patient safety, and the development of innovative therapies. With more than two decades in clinical research and leadership roles at AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Novartis, Cristian has authored over 50...

At the Milken Global Conference 2025, Megan Neuburger, Regional Group Head of Fitch’s U.S. & Canada Corporate Ratings, shares insights on credit markets, corporate debt, and the future of ratings in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and beyond. With over two decades at Fitch, Megan has built a reputation for analytical excellence in debt capital markets and continues to shape the firm’s leadership...

At the Milken Global Conference 2025, Michael Ellison, Co-Founder and CEO of CodePath, discusses how his nonprofit is transforming higher education to create the first AI-native generation of software engineers, CTOs, and founders. Under his leadership, CodePath has grown into the largest educator of computer science students in the U.S., reaching more than 700 institutions and preparing diverse t...

At the Milken Global Conference 2025, Maggie Switek, Senior Director of Research at the Milken Institute, spoke on the panel “The Global Quest to Reinvent the City”, exploring strategies for sustainable urban development and economic growth. She also contributed to the Global Opportunity Index 2025, reinforcing her leadership in advancing research on global investment climates and opportunities. I...

At the Milken Global Conference 2025, Caitlin MacLean, Managing Director of Innovative Finance at the Milken Institute, shares her expertise in developing financial solutions for economic and social challenges. She co-authored the report Models for Financing Affordable and LGBTQ+-Affirming Elder Housing at Scale, released during the conference, and highlights the role of innovative finance and sus...

At the Milken Global Conference 2025, Sylvia Kwan, CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Ellevest, discusses how intentional investing and financial education can empower women, families, and the next generation to build lasting wealth. Under her leadership, Ellevest has grown into a community of over 3 million members, focused on financial resilience, representation, and collective progress. Sylvia...

At the Milken Global Conference 2025, Cara Williams, Senior Partner and Global Head of Climate and Sustainability at Mercer, shares her insights on the future of sustainability, ESG, and investment trends. With more than 29 years of experience in the investment and consulting industry, Cara has been instrumental in shaping Mercer’s global climate and sustainability strategy. Her career spans leade...

At the Milken Global Conference 2025, Trevor Traina, Chief Business Officer at Tools for Humanity (TFH) and former U.S. Ambassador to Austria, reflects on his journey as a technology leader, entrepreneur, and diplomat. Having founded and co-founded five successful technology companies—acquired by global giants including Microsoft, Mastercard, and Intuit—Traina brings deep expertise in innovation,...

At the Milken Global Conference 2025, Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI), shares her vision for advancing cancer research through immune-based scientific breakthroughs. With a unique model that unites research institutions, biotech, and venture capital, Dr. Knudsen is driving faster pathways from the lab to the clinic to the marketplace. With three de...

At the Milken Global Conference 2025, Ana Kreacic, Partner and Chief Knowledge Officer at Oliver Wyman and COO of the Oliver Wyman Forum, shares her expertise on how technology shifts, customer and employee behaviours, and future generations are reshaping business and society. With more than 20 years of consulting and operational experience, Ana brings unique insights into corporate strategy, orga...

Join us at the Milken Global Conference 2025 as we speak with Rachel Halfaker, Director at Milken Institute Finance. Rachel shares her insights on public finance, resilient infrastructure, and innovative investment strategies, including her work launching the Institute's Community Infrastructure Center and co-leading the Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship Program. With a background in...

At the Milken Global Conference 2025, David Nussbaum, Founder of Proto Hologram, shares his vision for the future of immersive technology. As a pioneer in holographic communication, Nussbaum explores how innovative tools like Proto are transforming global connectivity, reshaping industries, and opening new opportunities for collaboration. With a focus on innovation and solutions to global challeng...

Join us as we explore the evolving world of digital assets and tokenized securities with Carlos Domingo, Co-founder & CEO of Securitize. Discover how blockchain technology is reshaping capital markets, unlocking liquidity, and enabling seamless access to private markets. About Carlos Domingo: Carlos Domingo is a visionary entrepreneur and technologist with over two decades of experience in inn...

Get inspired by Evan Auyang, Group President of Animoca Brands, as he discusses the powerful convergence of blockchain, gaming, and digital ownership. Learn how Web3 is transforming entertainment, finance, and beyond — and how Animoca Brands is leading the charge into the open metaverse. About Evan Auyang: Evan Auyang is a strategic business leader with deep expertise across technology, finance, a...

Explore the future of digital freedom, privacy, and decentralised data storage with Marta Belcher, President of the Filecoin Foundation. Learn how her leadership is helping reshape the web into a more open, secure, and censorship-resistant space. About Marta Belcher: Marta Belcher is a trailblazing technology attorney and global advocate for digital civil liberties. As the President of the Filecoi...

Meet Chris Maurice, CEO and Co-Founder of Yellow Card, Africa’s largest cryptocurrency company. From launching in a college dorm to building a pan-African fintech powerhouse, Chris is transforming access to modern financial services across the continent. About Chris Maurice: Chris Maurice is an American entrepreneur and fintech innovator dedicated to expanding financial inclusion through blockchai...

Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work with Ben Wu, Co-Founder of PIN AI. Learn how his innovative approach is helping individuals and organisations unlock the full potential of their ideas through smarter, AI-powered tools. About Ben Wu: Ben Wu is a forward-thinking technologist and entrepreneur with a passion for empowering people through AI. As the Co-Founder of PI...

Dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology with Lia Müller Peña, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of BitGPT.network. Discover how she’s building the next generation of ethical, decentralised AI to redefine digital sovereignty and user empowerment. About Lia Müller Peña: Lia Müller Peña is a leading strategist and technologist at the forefront of AI and Web...

Meet Dom Kwok, Co-Founder of EasyA, the world’s #1 Web3 learning app empowering over 1 million developers across the US and Europe. Discover how he’s turning blockchain curiosity into billion-dollar startups through accessible, hands-on education. About Dom Kwok: Dom Kwok is a visionary entrepreneur on a mission to educate and equip the next generation of Web3 builders. As Co-Founder of EasyA, he...

Join Andrei Poliakov, CEO and Founder of APX Lending, as he shares how he's transforming digital asset lending in Canada. From regulatory breakthroughs to redefining crypto-finance, Andrei is on a mission to make Bitcoin and Ethereum-backed lending secure, compliant, and accessible to all. About Andrei Poliakov: Andrei Poliakov is a fintech innovator and trusted voice in Canada’s crypto lands...