The Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, has seen a significant transformation in the global economy, with challenges such as the Iran war, conflict, and increasing nationalism. The world of free trade is fading, with countries increasingly relying on their own resources. This shift shifts from relying on other countries to facilitate the open and free flow of resources. However, this shift has not yet been met with widespread optimism about the economy. The conference also featured a windowless tunnel connecting the building to another luxury hotel, the Waldorf Astoria, which also hosted some of the conference's panels and meetings. Despite the ongoing Iran war and supply disruptions, there was little concern among attendees about the disruption.