TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The Milken Institute will welcome regional and global leaders from more than 23 countries in Singapore from Sept. 28 to 30 for its ninth annual Asia Summit, themed "The World Transformed."
The three-day summit aims to confront some of the negative consequences of humanity's progress, such as environmental degradation and economic inequalities, while elevating critical issues that are driving growth, catalyzing development, and transforming Asia.
"In recent years, a series of converging macro forces and social changes are transforming the world as we know," said Laura Deal Lacey, executive director of the Asia Center. "From technology and globalization to pandemic response and the rise of artificial intelligence, these forces will continue to shape and reshape every aspect of our lives."
"Asia is at the heart of the transformation that defines the global agenda," she continued. "With our finger on the pulse, our efforts at the Milken Institute in Asia bring together leaders to share valuable insights and highlight critical conversations on issues affecting the region, which often have global implications."
Over the course of three days, attendees will have the opportunity to gain insights from leaders in government, finance, technology, sports, and more, including Malaysian Minister of Finance Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz and Wellington Management CEO Jean Hynes.
Also, Sony Group Corporation Senior Executive Vice President Hiraoki Kitano, Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore, and Temasek Chief Investment Officer Rohit Sipahimalani will be in attendance.
Departing from the pandemic years, the 2022 Asia Summit will be a fully in-person event, welcoming more than 1,200 participants, with an online livestream broadcast for all public panels. In-person participants will be able to interact with experts and leaders through a series of networking receptions, private dinners, and exclusive roundtable discussions.