Forbes Iconoclast Summit 2026

The annual Forbes Iconoclast Summit will take place on June 3, 2026, in New York City. This event will gather top global investors and business leaders including Ray Dalio, Mellody Hobson, Brian Moynihan, and Mary Callahan Erdoes. The focus will be on redefining strategies for modern markets.

Speakers at the Summit

Among the keynote speakers will be Sir David Beckham, who is a partner at Authentic Brands Group and co-owner of Inter Miami CF. He will bring insights from his extensive experience in business and sports.

Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List

Forbes has revealed the 11th edition of its ’30 Under 30 Asia’ list. This list includes 300 young entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators from the Asia-Pacific region, showcasing emerging talents who are shaping the future.

Financial Communications Society Awards

Forbes received multiple accolades at the Financial Communications Society Portfolio Awards. The organization won three Gold and four Silver awards in categories such as branded content, event marketing, audio, and digital campaigns.

Top Family Businesses Ranking

Forbes has introduced a new ranking titled ‘America’s Largest Family Businesses’. This list highlights the biggest family-owned companies in the U.S., recognized for driving jobs, growth, and generational success.

American Confidence Survey

Forbes has partnered with HarrisX to launch the American Confidence Survey. This survey assesses topics like economic confidence, the American Dream, and approval ratings for notable figures, including President Trump.

Press Freedom Concerns

The 2026 ’10 Most Urgent’ Press Freedom Cases has been announced by the One Free Press Coalition. An Iranian-American detained journalist tops the list, drawing attention to journalists under threat for their truthful reporting.

Forbes Speaker at TED2026

Randall Lane from Forbes spoke at TED2026, discussing a project called True Net Worth. This initiative reassesses billionaires based on their lifetime charitable contributions.

AI Independence over Dominance

Forbes released its AI 50 list for 2026, noting a transition from AI dominance to independence. The emphasis is now on who controls AI technology, its applications, and operation costs.

Malaysia’s Wealth Increase

The combined wealth of Malaysia’s 50 richest individuals has surged by nearly 30%, reaching $116 billion from last year’s $90 billion, according to the Forbes 2026 list.