Convening business leaders and policymakers to discuss long-term issues shaping the global economic and investment landscape

GIC Insights 2023

Unlocking New Horizons

The world remains under immense strain as it contends with a mounting climate crisis and an evolving macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape. However, new horizons are coming into view. Despite their complex challenges, emerging markets are demonstrating resilience and the potential for long-term growth. Businesses are developing solutions that can accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future. Finally, opportunities abound even in a challenging investment environment.

At GIC Insights 2023, we explore the ongoing uncertainties facing policymakers, businesses, and investors, while making the ‘bull case’ – how unlocking the potential of emerging economies and nascent innovations can lead to profound global impact.

Programme

Keynote

Unlocking the Path to Financial Stability

In this keynote fireside chat, Timothy Geithner, who played a central role in the US response to the Global Financial Crisis and the post crisis reforms, will share his views on the recent banking failures, lessons learnt from past financial crises, and what the future holds for financial stability (risks).

Speakers

Timothy Geithner

Former US Secretary of the Treasury and Chairman
Warburg Pincus

Moderator

Prakash Kannan

Chief Economist and Director, Economics & Investment Strategy
GIC

Panel

Unlocking Growth in Emerging Markets

Despite the volatility that has disrupted markets globally, many emerging economies have stayed resilient, in great part thanks to improved policymaking and better managed financial markets.

While the long-term growth prospects of these economies are undoubtedly recognised, their unique socio-economic, geopolitical and sustainability challenges should likewise not be underestimated. Featuring global, regional and market-specific perspectives from China, India and Brazil, this panel will discuss how investors and businesses could best navigate the opportunities and risks presented by emerging markets.

Speakers

Moderator

Liew Tzu Mi

Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income & Multi Asset
GIC

Innovation Showcase

Unlocking the Climate Solutions of the Future (I)

With an additional $126 trillion* needed to reach net zero by 2050, financing the solutions required to decarbonise the global economy also offers significant investment opportunities.

At the GIC innovation showcase, founders and CEOs will share how they are working towards decarbonising the most carbon-intensive industries, including energy, transport and industrial production. Learn more about what it takes to commercialise and scale emerging climate technologies, accelerate transition pathways and tackle common pitfalls encountered along the way.

* Based on GIC analysis of Vivid Economics estimates using IEA, FOLU, FAO and NGFS data

Speakers

Moderator

Matthew Lim

Co-Head, Sustainability Solutions Group, Private Equity
GIC

Keynote

Unlocking the Value of Artificial Intelligence

Garry Tan, President and CEO of Y Combinator, seasoned venture capitalist, multiple startup founder, and globally renowned technologist, will serve as keynote speaker in this fireside chat discussing the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and the driving forces underpinning the current AI wave. He will provide a brief history of AI, address the enormous potential the technology holds, and share real-life use cases for how businesses and investors can harness the power of artificial intelligence to solve some of the most critical challenges of our time.

Speakers

Garry Tan

President and CEO
Y Combinator

Moderator

Choo Yong Cheen

Chief Investment Officer, Private Equity
GIC

Innovation Showcase

Unlocking the Climate Solutions of the Future (II)

With an additional $126 trillion* needed to reach net zero by 2050, financing the solutions required to decarbonise the global economy also offers significant investment opportunities.

At the GIC innovation showcase, founders and CEOs will share how they are working towards decarbonising the most carbon-intensive industries, including energy, transport, and industrial production. Learn more about what it takes to commercialise and scale emerging climate technologies, accelerate transition pathways and tackle common pitfalls encountered along the way.

* Based on GIC analysis of Vivid Economics estimates using IEA, FOLU, FAO and NGFS data

Speakers

Moderator

Liew Weylin

Portfolio Manager and Head of Active Engagement, Public Equities
GIC

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Macro Outlook

In Conversation with Karen Karniol-Tambour, Co-CIO of Bridgewater Associates

On the sidelines of GIC Insights 2023, Karen Karniol-Tambour, Co-CIO of Bridgewater Associates, shared her views on today’s key macroeconomic and investment trends and about her time with the firm.

14 Feb, 2024 ∙ 6 Mins Read

Investment Strategies

Unlocking Growth in Emerging Markets

At GIC Insights 2023, global investors and business leaders discussed how to navigate the various opportunities and risks that emerging markets present in today’s investment environment.

29 Jan, 2024 ∙ 3 Mins Read

Technology

Unlocking the Value of Artificial Intelligence

How can businesses unlock the value of AI? At GIC Insights 2023, Y Combinator’s Garry Tan shared his thoughts on the risks and opportunities associated with this evolving technology.

29 Jan, 2024 ∙ 3 Mins Read

Sustainability

Unlocking the Climate Solutions of the Future

While decarbonisation technologies hold great investment potential, climate solution providers must address challenges related to access to capital, industrialisation, regulation, as well as data and impact measurement to be able to scale, concluded the first GIC Insights climate innovation showcase.

29 Jan, 2024 ∙ 4 Mins Read

Macro Outlook

Uncertain Times Can Bring Fresh Investment Opportunities

Despite continued global uncertainties, GIC CEO Lim Chow Kiat outlines the opportunities that can still be found in financial volatility, the climate crisis, technological disruption, and broader global fragmentation.

21 Nov, 2023 ∙ 3 Mins Read

Key Takeaways from GIC Insights 2023

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Established in 2016, GIC Insights is GIC's annual thought leadership event that convenes business leaders and policymakers from across the world to discuss long-term issues shaping the global economic and investment landscape.