Milken Institute 48d ago

Watch all 2026 Global Conference session replays: https://milkeninstitute.org/events/global-conference-2026/program Macroeconomic forces are shaping today’s business environment, from labor markets and trade flows to geopolitical risk and monetary and fiscal policy. These interconnected factors are influencing investment decisions, capital allocation, supply-chain strategies, and long-term competitiveness. Key structural shifts—such as demographic change, technological adoption, and evolving regulatory frameworks—are reframing perspectives on productivity, resilience, and sustainable growth. This session will highlight how leading global corporations are balancing short-term volatility with long-term value creation in an increasingly complex and fragmented global economy. Conrad Kiechel Executive Director, Global Programming, Milken Institute Zanny Minton Beddoes Editor-in-Chief, The Economist Kristalina Georgieva Managing Director, International Monetary Fund Mohamed Kande Global Chairman, PwC Ariel Szarfsztejn CEO, Mercado Libre Mike Wirth Chairman of the Board and CEO, Chevron Corporation