The programme will run over a period of four weeks, combining both in-person and online formats.
The first week will take place on-site at Woxsen University in India, while the final week will be held in person at Católica Porto Business School in Portugal. The two intermediate weeks will be conducted online.
Please note that the programme schedule will follow local time zones: in Portugal, sessions will be held in the mornings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and in India, sessions will take place simultaneously in the afternoons from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Week 1 - The AI Imperative for Leadership
Dates: to be defined, in 2026
Format: On-site at Woxsen University, Hyderabad, India.
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Day 1 The Age of AI – What Leaders Must Know |
Day 2 Company Visit |
Day 3 Data as the New Currency |
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2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Understanding AI’s role in business evolution Demystifying AI: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, and Automation How AI is transforming industries: Real-world examples Shyam Krishan Joshi |
Visit to Blend360’s Hyderabad office* Debajyothi Bose *Schedule to be defined |
The power of data-driven decision-making AI Readiness: Building a data-first culture Hands-on: Business intelligence & analytics using Power BI & Tableau Rajesh Kumar K V |
Week 2 - AI Governance, Regulation and Ethics
Dates: to be defined, in 2026
Format: Online
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Day 4 Ethical Challenges and Opportunities for AI |
Day 5 AI for Positive Social Impact |
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10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
AI-related government policy and regulation (including EU AI Act) AI ethics codes, governance mechanisms and services Case study: CivicAI Wayne Visser |
AI and health: Tools for improved medicine, health span and wellbeing AI and society: Tools for improved labour conditions and community resilience Whitepaper: https://whitepapers.aircwou.in/ - Advancing Health Technology in India Hemachandran K |
Week 3 - Intelligent Decision-Making with AI
Dates: to be defined, in 2026
Format: Online
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Day 6 AI for Business Strategy – Unlocking Growth |
Day 7 The AI-Driven Leader – Strategy & Transformation |
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10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
AI-driven competitive advantage in leadership and management Predictive Analytics: AI for business forecasting & market trends Hands-on: Using AutoML & ChatGPT for business forecasting Ricardo Ribeiro |
AI and leadership: How to integrate AI in decision-making AI-driven automation and its impact on the workforce Managing AI-driven organizational transformation Jayatan Mohapatra |
Week 4 - AI for Sustainability
Dates: to be defined, in 2026
Format: On-site at Católica Porto Business School, Porto, Portugal.
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Day 8 AI for Positive Environmental Impact |
Day 9 Immersive Site Visits – AI in Mobility & Ocean Sustainability |
Day 10 AI Future Trends (What to expect in the next 10 years) + Project Presentations |
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10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
AI and climate change: Tools for the transition to net zero AI, ecosystems and natural resources: Tools for the transition to nature positive Case study / site visit: DeepFathom; Space Warner Networking event Hugo de Almeida |
Visits to two of Portugal’s leading innovation hubs – CEiiA and CIIMAR |
Capstone Project Group Presentations (Real-world AI business application) Certification Ceremony Wayne Visser |