Illustrious international thinkers met at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2021 to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world at large and the accompanying economic challenges. One the world's top 10 annual conferences, the Milken conference has been a forum focused on economic and social issues, and is known for gathering an illustrious set of speakers drawn from business, finance, government, education, science, popular media and sports. IMAGE: Michael Milken, chairman, Milken Institute, speaks at the 2021 Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles.