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. 

 

Day 1
Wednesday

The Age of AI – What Leaders Must Know

Day 2
Thursday

Company Visit

Day 3
Friday

Data as the New Currency 

2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Indian Standard Time (IST)

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

 

Day 4
Wednesday

Ethical Challenges and Opportunities for AI 

Day 5
Friday

AI for Positive Social Impact 

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(WEST)

2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Indian Standard Time (IST)

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

 

Day 6
Tuesday

AI for Business Strategy – Unlocking Growth

Day 7
Thursday

The AI-Driven Leader – Strategy & Transformation

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(WEST)

2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Indian Standard Time (IST)

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.  

 

Day 8
Wednesday

AI for Positive Environmental Impact

Day 9
Thursday

Immersive Site Visits – AI in Mobility & Ocean Sustainability

Day 10
Friday

AI Future Trends (What to expect in the next 10 years) + Project Presentations

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
(WEST)

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