Milken Institute unveils details for 2026 Asia Summit, focuses on AI-driven leadership

SINGAPORE, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amid escalating global geopolitical tensions and the rapid advancement of technology, the Milken Institute has announced the return of its annual Milken Institute Asia Summit. The event convenes over 1,500 C-suite executives, business leaders, global investors, policymakers, philanthropists, and innovators to address critical issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region. The 2026 Asia Summit will take place October 7–9 at the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore.

Returning for its 13th edition, this year's Summit places a spotlight on artificial intelligence, with public sessions and private roundtables tailored to the topic.

Theme: Leading with Intelligence

Under the theme Leading with Intelligence, the three-day Summit underscores the need to integrate technology into decision-making processes for leaders at the dawn of an AI-driven era. Featuring around 80 keynote plenaries, panel discussions, and private roundtables, the Summit will bring together decision-makers across business, finance, philanthropy, health, and technology to exchange ideas and forge partnerships that mobilize capital, accelerate innovation, and drive long-term progress. All public panel discussions will be broadcast live on the Milken Institute's website.

Featured Speakers

This year's program includes a prestigious lineup of C-suite leaders, policymakers, and global investors:

• 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

Leadership Commentary

"At a time when countries and industries are navigating intensifying competition in critical technologies, capital, and talent, under the backdrop of economic uncertainty, it is more important than ever to have trusted platforms where leaders can engage in open and constructive dialogue," said Laura Deal Lacey, Executive Vice President of International at the Milken Institute. "The Asia Summit provides an open platform for leaders across sectors to exchange perspectives, bridge differences, and build the partnerships needed to translate ideas into investment, innovation, and solutions that advance long-term prosperity across the region."

Focus on AI

Building on extensive discussions at this year's Global Conference on how AI is reshaping capital formation, infrastructure, and public policy, the 2026 Asia Summit will have a particular focus on AI. Dedicated programming on Friday will center on the investment, infrastructure, and policy decisions shaping its next phase. Bringing together investors, technology builders, corporate leaders, and policymakers, the discussions will focus on:

• Where capital is being deployed
• How AI business models are evolving
• The broader implications of AI for capital markets, productivity, and long-term economic growth

"From China's increased efforts to advance global AI governance and international cooperation, Japan's renewed investment strategy toward AI and semiconductors, and South Korea's ambitious investments in memory chips and AI data centers, Asia is rapidly emerging as a global engine of technological innovation, capital formation, and industrial transformation," said Kevin Lu, PhD, Chair of Asia at the Milken Institute. "These developments are reshaping the global economy, with consequential impact on decision-making by institutional investors and corporate leaders alike, and reinforcing Asia's role in defining the next generation of growth. We look forward to convening our global network in Singapore to examine these shifts, foster new partnerships, and help shape the investment and policy decisions that will define the region's next chapter of growth."

More Information

For details about the 2026 Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore, visit: www.milkeninstitute.org/events/asia-summit-2026

For sponsorships, partnership engagements, and program collaborations, email: asia@milkeninstitute.org

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