Capital at the Crossroads: Financing What the Future Needs
Wed 17 Sep 2025, 10:30 am - 11:30 am (GMT+8:00)
Impact Forum (Level 4 Suntec Convention Centre)
Capital builds futures—but whose future, and at what cost? The well-being economy won’t emerge from better spreadsheets—it will emerge when capital dares to serve life, not just returns.
Money doesn’t just fund the future—it shapes it. In today’s economic system, capital is the first mover. It sets the tone for what grows, what stalls, and what never gets the chance to begin. If we are serious about transitioning to a well-being economy then we must radically rethink where capital flows, what it values, and how it behaves. From catalytic philanthropy to impact-first private equity, from sovereign funds to grassroots-led investments, this plenary brings together visionary stewards who are already redirecting capital to where it matters most: climate resilience, social equity, circular economies, and community-led innovation. It will introduce a new capital logic rooted in regeneration – not extraction – to build systems that thrive. This requires a fundamental shift in how capital is structured, measured, and multiplied—making it a vehicle for shared well-being and systemic transformation.
