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

GIC Insights 2025

History Awaits

At GIC Insights 2025, we convened at a time of inflection, as familiar paradigms gave way and long-held assumptions were put to the test. We explored the forces reshaping the geopolitical, technological, climate, and investment landscapes, and featured leaders navigating these crossroads with clarity and conviction. While the path ahead remains uncertain, one thing is clear: history awaits those ready to seize opportunity even amid uncertainty.

Programme

Fireside Chat

Leading through Historic Times: A Conversation with Jamie Dimon

As Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon offers a unique perspective on leading through multiple eras of crises and transformation.

In this fireside chat, he reflected on the themes redefining today’s investment landscape, from US exceptionalism—and the world—at a crossroads to what’s different about today’s macroeconomic and geopolitical risks.

Speakers

Jamie Dimon

Chairman and CEO
JPMorgan Chase

Moderator

Bryan Yeo

Group Chief Investment Officer and Director, Integrated Strategies Group
GIC

Panel

History in the Making: Macro and Markets in a Changing World

With rising fiscal deficits, heightened inflation volatility, and unprecedented geopolitical fragmentation realigning trade and capital flows, the global macro environment stands at a critical juncture.

This expert panel of economists and investors unpacked the key forces at play and their implications for policy direction, asset allocation, and long-term business strategy.

Speakers

Moderator

Liew Tzu Mi

Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income & Multi Asset
GIC

Panel

History Rewritten: The Dawn of AI

AI is transforming industries and redefining competitive advantage, but questions remain about where to invest, how to chart a sustainable path forward, and what drives lasting strategic differentiation.

We brought leaders from across the AI value chain together to examine how businesses and investors can separate signal from noise, and what AI’s rapid evolution means for capital allocation, corporate strategy, and long-term value creation.

Speakers

Moderator

Mark Ong

Head, Asia Pacific Equities & Co-Head, Technology Business Group
GIC

Fireside Chat

At the Edge of History: Innovation at the Frontier

From global satellite infrastructure to commercial spaceflight and Mars expeditions, frontier innovation is expanding the realm of what’s possible.

In this fireside chat, Gwynne Shotwell, President and Chief Operating Officer of SpaceX, shared insights on leading at the cutting edge of technology, the role of long-term vision in driving breakthrough progress, and how bold bets today may define the next chapter of global development.

Speakers

Gwynne Shotwell

President and Chief Operating Officer
SpaceX

Moderator

Jen Robertson

Managing Director, Public Equities
GIC

GIC Insights × ThinkSpace

Investment Strategies Macro Outlook

History Awaits

At GIC Insights 2025, GIC CEO Lim Chow Kiat explored how greater complexity, the unprecedented speed and scale of change, and the increasing influence of collective emotions on markets amplify uncertainty for investors today.

26 Nov, 2025 ∙ 4 Mins Read

Technology

The Dawn of AI

At GIC Insights 2025, business leaders discussed AI’s impact on customer experience, data strategy, and leadership, addressing practical challenges from data sovereignty to talent shortages.

16 Jan, 2026 ∙ 3 Mins Read

Technology

Innovation at the Frontier

At GIC Insights 2025, experts explored how innovation in AI, satellite networks, and space infrastructure is transforming the space economy, from enhanced connectivity and healthcare to reusable rockets and lunar manufacturing.

15 Jan, 2026 ∙ 2 Mins Read

Macro Outlook Portfolio Construction

Macro and Markets in a Changing World

GIC Insights 2025 brought together leading investors and economists to debate resilient asset prices, the evolution of private credit, the 'rational AI bubble', and why investors need a total portfolio approach.

14 Jan, 2026 ∙ 4 Mins Read

Macro Outlook

A Conversation with Jamie Dimon

At GIC Insights 2025, JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon shared his perspective on the future of US exceptionalism, monetary policy’s unintended consequences, the risks posed by and credit market complacency, and why constructive engagement with China is vital.

13 Jan, 2026 ∙ 2 Mins Read

Past Years’ Insights

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.