Application Deadline
31 October 2025
Inaugural Cohort
16-28 November 2025
Learn from Global Leaders
Learn from Global Leaders
Driving Artificial Intelligence At Scale
C-suite leaders including (CAIOs, CTOs, CIOs and CISOs, public sector advisors, senior strategy and digital executives and AI sponsors from both private and government sectors, driving AI strategy, transformation and innovation.
NVIDIA
Charbel Aoun
AI City Director
MUBADALA
Faris Sohail Al Mazrui
Head of Technology
HCLTech
Dr. Heather Domin
VP & Head of Office of Responsible AI and Gov.
Khalifa University
Prof. Merouane Debbah
Professor & Research Center Director
Software Improvement Group
Mr. Rob van der Veer
Chief AI Officer
Software Improvement Group
Dr. George A. Tilesch
President, PHI Institute for Augmented Intelligence
Software Improvement Group
Artem Grigorev
Chief Technology Officer, Toloka AI
Software Improvement Group
Victor Erukhimov
Chief Executive Officer, Itseez3D
NVIDIA
Charbel Aoun
AI City Director
MUBADALA
Faris Sohail Al Mazrui
Head of Technology
HCLTech
Dr. Heather Domin
VP & Head of Office of Responsible AI and Gov.
Khalifa University
Prof. Merouane Debbah
Professor & Research Center Director
Software Improvement Group
Mr. Rob van der Veer
Chief AI Officer
Software Improvement Group
Dr. George A. Tilesch
President, PHI Institute for Augmented Intelligence
Software Improvement Group
Artem Grigorev
Chief Technology Officer, Toloka AI
Software Improvement Group
Victor Erukhimov
Chief Executive Officer, Itseez3D
How the Program Works
How the Program Works
This program turns vision into capability and prepares leaders to scale AI responsibly across industries
Dr. Ahmed Dabbagh
Program Director, Polynome AI Academy
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Explore
Executive Sessions
Strategic dialogues with AI leaders shaping enterprise transformation
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Explore
Executive Sessions
Strategic dialogues with AI leaders shaping enterprise transformation
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Explore
Executive Sessions
Strategic dialogues with AI leaders shaping enterprise transformation
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Explore
Executive Sessions
Strategic dialogues with AI leaders shaping enterprise transformation
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Design
Case Labs
Hands-on work on real AI challenges from industry partners
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Design
Case Labs
Hands-on work on real AI challenges from industry partners
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Design
Case Labs
Hands-on work on real AI challenges from industry partners
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Design
Case Labs
Hands-on work on real AI challenges from industry partners
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Build
Workshops
Focused practice on governance, deployment, and risk frameworks
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Build
Workshops
Focused practice on governance, deployment, and risk frameworks
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Build
Workshops
Focused practice on governance, deployment, and risk frameworks
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Build
Workshops
Focused practice on governance, deployment, and risk frameworks
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Experience
Site Visits
Guided access to ADNOC AI Center, Core42 AI Hub, and UAE Cybersecurity Council
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Experience
Site Visits
Guided access to ADNOC AI Center, Core42 AI Hub, and UAE Cybersecurity Council
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Experience
Site Visits
Guided access to ADNOC AI Center, Core42 AI Hub, and UAE Cybersecurity Council
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Experience
Site Visits
Guided access to ADNOC AI Center, Core42 AI Hub, and UAE Cybersecurity Council
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Implement
Capstone Project
Develop and present your board-ready AI roadmap
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Implement
Capstone Project
Develop and present your board-ready AI roadmap
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Implement
Capstone Project
Develop and present your board-ready AI roadmap
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Implement
Capstone Project
Develop and present your board-ready AI roadmap
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Lead
Leadership Networking
Connect with peers and policymakers shaping the region’s AI future.
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Lead
Leadership Networking
Connect with peers and policymakers shaping the region’s AI future.
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Lead
Leadership Networking
Connect with peers and policymakers shaping the region’s AI future.
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Lead
Leadership Networking
Connect with peers and policymakers shaping the region’s AI future.
Module 1
The Strategic Role of the Chief AI Officer
Understand how AI reshapes corporate strategy and the C-suite
Outcome:
Build your AI leadership mandate and align it with business vision
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
The Strategic Role of the Chief AI Officer
Module 2
AI Fundamentals
Master the principles of AI and machine learning without coding
Outcome:
Speak the language of AI teams and make informed executive decisions
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
AI Fundamentals
Module 3
Data & AI Systems Design
Learn how to architect data pipelines and AI systems for reliability and scalability
Outcome:
Define a robust data-to-decision workflow within your organization
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
Data & AI Systems Design
Module 4
AI Technologies
Dive into generative AI, agentic systems, and multimodal models
Outcome:
Identify which emerging technologies drive value in your sector
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Visit ADNOC AI Center
AI Technologies
Module 5
AI Infrastructure & Sovereign AI
Explore infrastructure choices, from cloud to edge and sovereign AI solutions
Outcome:
Build resilient, compliant, and cost-efficient AI infrastructure
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Visit Core4 2 AI Center
AI Infrastructure & Sovereign AI
Module 6
AI Project Management
Discover methodologies for launching and scaling AI initiatives
Outcome:
Deliver AI projects on time, within scope, and with measurable ROI
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
AI Project Management
Module 7
Responsible AI: Governance, Security & Privacy
Address bias, regulation, and cybersecurity in enterprise AI systems
Outcome:
Implement governance frameworks aligned with global and local policies
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Visit UAE Cybersecurity Council Monitoring System
Responsible AI: Governance, Security & Privacy
Module 8
Building High-Performing AI Teams
Learn how to structure multidisciplinary AI teams and manage talent
Outcome:
Design team models that accelerate adoption and innovation
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
Building High-Performing AI Teams
Module 9
Crafting Winning AI Strategies
Integrate AI into the core business roadmap and KPIs
Outcome:
Translate AI vision into executable strategies and metrics
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
Crafting Winning AI Strategies
Module 10
AI Leadership Capstone & Policy Roundtables
Present your AI roadmap to peers and policymakers
Outcome:
Graduate with a board-ready AI strategy and a network of regional leaders
Executive Sessions
Pitch Presentation of Capstone Projects
Graduation Ceremony & DinnerGraduation Ceremony & Dinner
AI Leadership Capstone & Policy Roundtables
Module 1
The Strategic Role of the Chief AI Officer
Understand how AI reshapes corporate strategy and the C-suite
Outcome:
Build your AI leadership mandate and align it with business vision
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
The Strategic Role of the Chief AI Officer
Module 2
AI Fundamentals
Master the principles of AI and machine learning without coding
Outcome:
Speak the language of AI teams and make informed executive decisions
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
AI Fundamentals
Module 3
Data & AI Systems Design
Learn how to architect data pipelines and AI systems for reliability and scalability
Outcome:
Define a robust data-to-decision workflow within your organization
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
Data & AI Systems Design
Module 4
AI Technologies
Dive into generative AI, agentic systems, and multimodal models
Outcome:
Identify which emerging technologies drive value in your sector
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Visit ADNOC AI Center
AI Technologies
Module 5
AI Infrastructure & Sovereign AI
Explore infrastructure choices, from cloud to edge and sovereign AI solutions
Outcome:
Build resilient, compliant, and cost-efficient AI infrastructure
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Visit Core4 2 AI Center
AI Infrastructure & Sovereign AI
Module 6
AI Project Management
Discover methodologies for launching and scaling AI initiatives
Outcome:
Deliver AI projects on time, within scope, and with measurable ROI
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
AI Project Management
Module 7
Responsible AI: Governance, Security & Privacy
Address bias, regulation, and cybersecurity in enterprise AI systems
Outcome:
Implement governance frameworks aligned with global and local policies
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Visit UAE Cybersecurity Council Monitoring System
Responsible AI: Governance, Security & Privacy
Module 8
Building High-Performing AI Teams
Learn how to structure multidisciplinary AI teams and manage talent
Outcome:
Design team models that accelerate adoption and innovation
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
Building High-Performing AI Teams
Module 9
Crafting Winning AI Strategies
Integrate AI into the core business roadmap and KPIs
Outcome:
Translate AI vision into executable strategies and metrics
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
Crafting Winning AI Strategies
Module 10
AI Leadership Capstone & Policy Roundtables
Present your AI roadmap to peers and policymakers
Outcome:
Graduate with a board-ready AI strategy and a network of regional leaders
Executive Sessions
Pitch Presentation of Capstone Projects
Graduation Ceremony & DinnerGraduation Ceremony & Dinner
AI Leadership Capstone & Policy Roundtables
Module 1
The Strategic Role of the Chief AI Officer
Understand how AI reshapes corporate strategy and the C-suite
Outcome:
Build your AI leadership mandate and align it with business vision
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
The Strategic Role of the Chief AI Officer
Module 2
AI Fundamentals
Master the principles of AI and machine learning without coding
Outcome:
Speak the language of AI teams and make informed executive decisions
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
AI Fundamentals
Module 3
Data & AI Systems Design
Learn how to architect data pipelines and AI systems for reliability and scalability
Outcome:
Define a robust data-to-decision workflow within your organization
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
Data & AI Systems Design
Module 4
AI Technologies
Dive into generative AI, agentic systems, and multimodal models
Outcome:
Identify which emerging technologies drive value in your sector
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Visit ADNOC AI Center
AI Technologies
Module 5
AI Infrastructure & Sovereign AI
Explore infrastructure choices, from cloud to edge and sovereign AI solutions
Outcome:
Build resilient, compliant, and cost-efficient AI infrastructure
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Visit Core4 2 AI Center
AI Infrastructure & Sovereign AI
Module 6
AI Project Management
Discover methodologies for launching and scaling AI initiatives
Outcome:
Deliver AI projects on time, within scope, and with measurable ROI
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
AI Project Management
Module 7
Responsible AI: Governance, Security & Privacy
Address bias, regulation, and cybersecurity in enterprise AI systems
Outcome:
Implement governance frameworks aligned with global and local policies
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Visit UAE Cybersecurity Council Monitoring System
Responsible AI: Governance, Security & Privacy
Module 8
Building High-Performing AI Teams
Learn how to structure multidisciplinary AI teams and manage talent
Outcome:
Design team models that accelerate adoption and innovation
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
Building High-Performing AI Teams
Module 9
Crafting Winning AI Strategies
Integrate AI into the core business roadmap and KPIs
Outcome:
Translate AI vision into executable strategies and metrics
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
Crafting Winning AI Strategies
Module 10
AI Leadership Capstone & Policy Roundtables
Present your AI roadmap to peers and policymakers
Outcome:
Graduate with a board-ready AI strategy and a network of regional leaders
Executive Sessions
Pitch Presentation of Capstone Projects
Graduation Ceremony & DinnerGraduation Ceremony & Dinner
AI Leadership Capstone & Policy Roundtables
Module 1
The Strategic Role of the Chief AI Officer
Understand how AI reshapes corporate strategy and the C-suite
Outcome:
Build your AI leadership mandate and align it with business vision
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
The Strategic Role of the Chief AI Officer
Module 2
AI Fundamentals
Master the principles of AI and machine learning without coding
Outcome:
Speak the language of AI teams and make informed executive decisions
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
AI Fundamentals
Module 3
Data & AI Systems Design
Learn how to architect data pipelines and AI systems for reliability and scalability
Outcome:
Define a robust data-to-decision workflow within your organization
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
Data & AI Systems Design
Module 4
AI Technologies
Dive into generative AI, agentic systems, and multimodal models
Outcome:
Identify which emerging technologies drive value in your sector
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Visit ADNOC AI Center
AI Technologies
Module 5
AI Infrastructure & Sovereign AI
Explore infrastructure choices, from cloud to edge and sovereign AI solutions
Outcome:
Build resilient, compliant, and cost-efficient AI infrastructure
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Visit Core4 2 AI Center
AI Infrastructure & Sovereign AI
Module 6
AI Project Management
Discover methodologies for launching and scaling AI initiatives
Outcome:
Deliver AI projects on time, within scope, and with measurable ROI
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
AI Project Management
Module 7
Responsible AI: Governance, Security & Privacy
Address bias, regulation, and cybersecurity in enterprise AI systems
Outcome:
Implement governance frameworks aligned with global and local policies
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Visit UAE Cybersecurity Council Monitoring System
Responsible AI: Governance, Security & Privacy
Module 8
Building High-Performing AI Teams
Learn how to structure multidisciplinary AI teams and manage talent
Outcome:
Design team models that accelerate adoption and innovation
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
Building High-Performing AI Teams
Module 9
Crafting Winning AI Strategies
Integrate AI into the core business roadmap and KPIs
Outcome:
Translate AI vision into executable strategies and metrics
Executive Sessions
Case Labs
Capstone Project
Crafting Winning AI Strategies
Module 10
AI Leadership Capstone & Policy Roundtables
Present your AI roadmap to peers and policymakers
Outcome:
Graduate with a board-ready AI strategy and a network of regional leaders
Executive Sessions
Pitch Presentation of Capstone Projects
Graduation Ceremony & DinnerGraduation Ceremony & Dinner
AI Leadership Capstone & Policy Roundtables
