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 leadership roles across finance, investment consulting, and operations, beginning with Merrill Lynch and extending to her work with the U.S. Army and NATO. Beyond her professional expertise, Cara is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively mentoring women and people of colour and serving on the board of Girls with Impact.

Cara’s perspective combines sustainability leadership, investment innovation, and inclusive growth, offering actionable ideas for building a resilient and equitable future.

About Ian Khan

Ian Khan is a futurist, keynote speaker, and host of The Futurist, an independent documentary series streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Tubi and 45+ platforms. Ranked a Top 25 Futurist worldwide in 2025, Thinkers50 Distinguished Award Finalist, and USA Today bestselling author of UNDISRUPTED. Keynotes and executive briefings delivered in more than 60 countries.

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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’s expertise spans impact investing, alternatives, and wealth management. She serves as Director of Exit 182 Group, LLC, overseeing Grinnell College’s $2.5B endowment, and sits on the boards of the Lotus Campaign and ADISA. She also contributes to the UniFi by CAIA™ Advisory Council, advancing financial education for advisors and wealth managers.

With a Ph.D. in engineering-economic systems from Stanford University and designations as both a CFA® and CAIA®, Sylvia is a sought-after voice on women and wealth, impact investing, and the future of financial independence.

About Ian Khan

Ian Khan is a futurist, keynote speaker, and host of The Futurist, an independent documentary series streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Tubi and 45+ platforms. Ranked a Top 25 Futurist worldwide in 2025, Thinkers50 Distinguished Award Finalist, and USA Today bestselling author of UNDISRUPTED. Keynotes and executive briefings delivered in more than 60 countries.

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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 sustainable investing in driving inclusive growth.

About Ian Khan

Ian Khan is a futurist, keynote speaker, and host of The Futurist, an independent documentary series streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Tubi and 45+ platforms. Ranked a Top 25 Futurist worldwide in 2025, Thinkers50 Distinguished Award Finalist, and USA Today bestselling author of UNDISRUPTED. Keynotes and executive briefings delivered in more than 60 countries.

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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.

About Ian Khan

Ian Khan is a futurist, keynote speaker, and host of The Futurist, an independent documentary series streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Tubi and 45+ platforms. Ranked a Top 25 Futurist worldwide in 2025, Thinkers50 Distinguished Award Finalist, and USA Today bestselling author of UNDISRUPTED. Keynotes and executive briefings delivered in more than 60 countries.

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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 talent to lead the tech workforce of tomorrow.

About Ian Khan

Ian Khan is a futurist, keynote speaker, and host of The Futurist, an independent documentary series streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Tubi and 45+ platforms. Ranked a Top 25 Futurist worldwide in 2025, Thinkers50 Distinguished Award Finalist, and USA Today bestselling author of UNDISRUPTED. Keynotes and executive briefings delivered in more than 60 countries.

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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 in corporate ratings.

About Ian Khan

Ian Khan is a futurist, keynote speaker, and host of The Futurist, an independent documentary series streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Tubi and 45+ platforms. Ranked a Top 25 Futurist worldwide in 2025, Thinkers50 Distinguished Award Finalist, and USA Today bestselling author of UNDISRUPTED. Keynotes and executive briefings delivered in more than 60 countries.

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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 peer-reviewed papers, lectured worldwide, and continues to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

About Ian Khan

Ian Khan is a futurist, keynote speaker, and host of The Futurist, an independent documentary series streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Tubi and 45+ platforms. Ranked a Top 25 Futurist worldwide in 2025, Thinkers50 Distinguished Award Finalist, and USA Today bestselling author of UNDISRUPTED. Keynotes and executive briefings delivered in more than 60 countries.

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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, and financial inclusion, Nicole continues to guide policymakers and industry leaders through this global financial transformation.

About Ian Khan

Ian Khan is a futurist, keynote speaker, and host of The Futurist, an independent documentary series streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Tubi and 45+ platforms. Ranked a Top 25 Futurist worldwide in 2025, Thinkers50 Distinguished Award Finalist, and USA Today bestselling author of UNDISRUPTED. Keynotes and executive briefings delivered in more than 60 countries.

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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 innovative strategies for aging, health care, and financial resilience.

About Ian Khan

Ian Khan is a futurist, keynote speaker, and host of The Futurist, an independent documentary series streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Tubi and 45+ platforms. Ranked a Top 25 Futurist worldwide in 2025, Thinkers50 Distinguished Award Finalist, and USA Today bestselling author of UNDISRUPTED. Keynotes and executive briefings delivered in more than 60 countries.

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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 productivity.

About Ian Khan

Ian Khan is a futurist, keynote speaker, and host of The Futurist, an independent documentary series streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Tubi and 45+ platforms. Ranked a Top 25 Futurist worldwide in 2025, Thinkers50 Distinguished Award Finalist, and USA Today bestselling author of UNDISRUPTED. Keynotes and executive briefings delivered in more than 60 countries.

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