Milken Institute Announces Asia Summit 2026, Championing Intelligent Leadership in the AI Era
Entering its thirteenth year, this year’s Asia Summit takes artificial intelligence (AI) as its central theme, featuring a series of open panel sessions and exclusive discussions to address the topic.
Singapore (ANTARA/PRNewswire) — Amid rising geopolitical tensions and rapid technological advancement, the Milken Institute will once again hold the Milken Institute Asia Summit. The summit is an annual forum bringing together more than 1,500 executives, business leaders, global investors, policymakers, philanthropists and innovators to examine strategic issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region. The Milken Institute Asia Summit 2026 will take place from 7–9 October 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore.
Themed “Leading with Intelligence”, the three-day forum emphasises the importance of leaders harnessing technology in decision-making in the AI era. It will feature around 80 keynote presentations, panel discussions and exclusive discussion forums, connecting decision-makers from the business, finance, philanthropy, health and technology sectors to exchange ideas and build cooperation that can drive investment, innovation and sustainable growth. All public panel sessions will be accessible live via the Milken Institute website.
This year’s programme features a line-up of prominent speakers from the ranks of executives, policymakers and global investors, including:
Jane Sun, CEO, Trip.com Group
Jenny Johnson, CEO, Franklin Templeton
Hanno Kirner, CEO, Dyson
Ray Dalio, founder, Bridgewater Associates
Toto Wolff, team principal, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
Rohit Sipahimalani, chief investment officer, Temasek.
“As nations and industries race to lead in strategic technologies, capital and talent amid economic uncertainty, the need for a trusted forum where global leaders can engage in open and constructive dialogue has become more urgent than ever,” said Laura Deal Lacey, executive vice president, International, Milken Institute. “The Asia Summit serves as a venue for cross-sector leaders from around the world to exchange ideas and build consensus and collaboration that will drive investment, innovation and solutions for long-term prosperity in the region.”
Following on from discussions at this year’s Global Conference, which examined the impact of AI on capital, infrastructure and public policy, this year’s Asia Summit will place AI as one of its principal agendas, with a dedicated Friday programme reviewing the investment, infrastructure and policy decisions that will shape the next stage of AI development. The forum will bring together investors, technologists, corporate leaders and policymakers to explore global capital flows, how AI-based business models continue to evolve, and the long-term implications of AI for capital markets, productivity and overall economic growth.
“From China’s role in promoting global AI governance and strengthening international cooperation, to Japan’s new investment strategy in the AI and semiconductor sectors, and South Korea’s massive investment in the memory chip industry and AI data centres, Asia is emerging ever more firmly as a driving force in technological innovation, capital development and industrial transformation on a global scale,” said Kevin Lu, PhD, chair of Asia, Milken Institute. “These developments are redefining the global economy and directly influencing the strategic decisions of institutional investors and business leaders, which will in turn reinforce Asia’s position as a determining force in the direction of next-generation growth. We look forward to convening our global network in Singapore to examine these dynamics and build the cooperation, investment and policies that will define the region’s next phase of growth.”
For further information on the Milken Institute Asia Summit 2026 in Singapore, visit www.milkeninstitute.org/events/asia-summit-2026. Enquiries regarding sponsorship opportunities, partnerships and programme collaboration can be directed to asia@milkeninstitute.org, and other questions may be addressed to Yeen Chong at ychong@milkeninstitute.org.
About the Milken Institute: The Milken Institute is a non-profit, non-partisan think tank dedicated to accelerating meaningful growth to improve people’s quality of life. Focusing on financial, physical, mental and environmental health, the organisation serves as a hub connecting the best and most innovative ideas to deliver solutions to critical global challenges, both present and future. Further information is available at www.milkeninstitute.org.
About the Milken Institute Asia Summit: The Milken Institute Asia Summit brings the spirit of collaboration that characterises the Milken Institute Global Conference to Singapore. The annual forum convenes more than 1,500 CEOs, government officials, financial sector executives, institutional investors and philanthropists from around the world to discuss global challenges and identify the best solutions that can be applied. Further information is available at https://milkeninstitute.org/events/asia-summit-2026.
About Milken Institute International: Milken Institute International works to connect global ecosystems worldwide through regional forums and research to produce solutions relevant to both local and global needs. Further information is available at www.milkeninstitute.org/international.