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AI Governance Masterclass EN

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As a member of a Board of Directors or Executive Management, you are responsible for the strategic direction as well as the leadership and oversight of organizations in an increasingly AI-driven environment. You are challenged to assess technological developments, manage risks, and leverage opportunities to drive sustainable value creation. Strong competencies in governance, strategy, risk, and regulation are essential to ensure responsible and effective AI oversight.

The Masterclass, organized in collaboration with the Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC), a collaboartion of ETH, EPFL and PSI, equips you with the key competencies to govern artificial intelligence at board level, address risks, and harness its potential for long-term success.

Target Audience

  • Aspiring Member of the Executive Board
  • Experienced Member of the Executive Board
  • Aspiring Member of the Board of Directors
  • Experienced Member of the Board of Directors
  • Aspiring Chair of the Board of Directors
  • Experienced Chair of the Board of Directors

Benefits

Practical governance competencies

Acquire knowledge to effectively lead and oversee artificial intelligence.

Excellent faculty

Learn from leading experts with extensive experience in AI, governance, and regulation.

Interactive learning formats

Experience practical case studies, discussions, and group work with direct application.

Valuable exchange of experience

Benefit from exchanges with other participants during the program as well as networking moments.

  • Exclusive network: Build valuable connections with leaders in AI and governance.

Program Structure

  • Understanding AI: Current State and Future Outlook

  • Directing AI from the Boardroom

  • Controlling AI from the Boardroom

  • Leveraging AI in the Boardroom

Faculty

  • Déborah Carlson-Burkart

    Lecturer

    Déborah Carlson-Burkart

    Lecturer

  • Michael Hilb

    Prof. Dr. Michael Hilb

    Program Leader

    Prof. Dr. Michael Hilb

    Program Leader

  • Anja Lagodny

    Lecturer

    Anja Lagodny

    Lecturer

  • Dr. Silvia Quarteroni

    Chief Transformation Officer & Head of Innovation

  • Prof. Dr. Olivier Vercheure

    Executive Director

Locations

  • Sitem Bern

    Bern

Partner

Overview

Language English
Location(s) Berne
Investment Free for SIoD members
Duration 0.5 Day
Format Afternoon Program
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