Milken Institute holds ‘Future of Finance’ event in Washington, DC

The Future of Finance event in Washington, DC, hosted by the Milken Institute at the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, aims to delve into the changing landscape of the financial sector. This gathering unites key figures from finance, government, technology, and policy to analyze the emerging trends that are affecting global markets and economic opportunities. Over two days, the event will feature discussions with top executives from financial institutions, institutional investors, fintech pioneers, policymakers, and experts working on strategies for economic mobility and retirement security.

With finance undergoing a rapid evolution due to technological advancements, changing market structures, and new policy challenges, the Future of Finance event strives to foster a platform where leaders can generate ideas, devise practical solutions, and drive the evolution of financial systems towards expanding opportunities, strengthening markets, and fortifying long-term economic growth.

According to Michael Piwowar, PhD, the executive vice president of finance at the Milken Institute, “Finance is undergoing a period of rapid transformation driven by technology, evolving market structures, and new policy challenges.” By engaging in conversations that cover access to capital, community resilience, financial innovation, lifetime financial security, artificial intelligence, and global economic dynamics, the event seeks to provide a holistic view of the forces shaping the financial industry.

Dan Carol, a managing director at the Milken Institute Finance team, emphasized the importance of connecting finance with public-private collaboration to accelerate the development of resilient infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and regional growth. By fostering collaboration between leaders from the financial, governmental, and technological sectors, the event aims to translate inventive ideas into scalable solutions that enhance economic resilience and opportunity across various communities.

Among the highlights of the opening day program are discussions around modernizing market regulation, digital assets, the global economic outlook, and the impact of artificial intelligence on digital transformation. Notable speakers include government officials like Paul Atkins and Michael Selig, heads of regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and leaders from finance, public policy, and innovation spaces.

By engaging in expert dialogues and promoting cross-sector collaboration, the Future of Finance event mirrors the Milken Institute’s mission to facilitate the connection between capital, innovation, and policy, with the goal of promoting financial stability, broadening access to opportunities, and supporting inclusive economic growth. To ensure wider access and participation, the public sessions of the event will be live-streamed by the Milken Institute. Viewers can follow the Milken Institute on various social media platforms using the hashtag #MIGlobal to receive updates.

The Milken Institute, a nonpartisan think tank, focuses on accelerating progress towards a meaningful life by addressing critical global issues through a multidimensional lens. Their commitment to advancing financial, physical, mental, and environmental health is reflected in their work to develop blueprints for overcoming global challenges. For more information, visit the Milken Institute’s website.