Overview
In a world where 76% of business owners feel uncertain about integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations, staying ahead of the curve is more critical than ever. With AI developments and updates emerging daily, business leaders often struggle to keep up with the pace of AI applications and advancements. To address this challenge, we present "AI Quarterly Business Insights: Winners, Losers, Trends and Predictions" a quarterly update designed to keep executives informed and prepared.
This program is crafted for leaders who need to distinguish between hype and reality, understand what's happening now, and anticipate future developments. Under the guidance of Moran Cerf, the academic director in executive education and a leading voice in AI innovation, adoption, and implementation, participants will gain unparalleled insights from both business and academic perspectives. Each quarterly session will feature a new guest speaker, ensuring fresh, cutting-edge content every time.
Guest speakers include AI industry giants like:
- Gary Marcus, Entrepreneur, AI Policy advocate, and former Cognitive Science Professor
- David Steinberg, Founder and CEO of Zeta Global
- David Ferrucci, Principal Developer of IBM Watson
Each 90-minute session is live online, offering flexibility and convenience. The program is available through a 1-Year Subscription, which includes all four live-online sessions, or executives can purchase individual sessions as needed.
- of organization feel “completely ready” to successfully adopt AI. [1]
- 10%
- of business owners are concerned and uncertain about the integration of AI in their operations. [2]
- 76%
- could be added to the global economy by AI, transforming productivity by 2030. [3]
- $15.7 trillion
[1] Profisee
[2] Forbes
[3] ET Government
Program Details
Format:
90-minutes, live online
Fees:
Single session: $275
1-Year Subscription* (all 4 sessions): $950
Time:
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ET
(Calculate your timezone.)
Session dates:
August 15, 2024*
November 15, 2024
February 13, 2025
May 15, 2025
*Note: The subscription is only available for purchase starting with the August 2024 session date.
Key Benefits
With Columbia Business School’s AI Quarterly Business Insights program, participants will:
- Understand the latest AI developments and their applications across various industries
- Distinguish between realistic AI advancements and overhyped trends
- Identify new business applications and opportunities in the AI landscape
- Recognize current AI challenges and devise strategies to overcome them
- Gain insights into existing policies and anticipate upcoming regulatory changes
- Engage in scenario planning for emerging AI trends relevant to their business
- Discover how digital transformation with AI is reshaping industries
- Explore which jobs will be lost to AI and which jobs will be created
- Get a primer on AI regulation and how it impacts business decisions
- Participate in interactive Q&A sessions with AI thought leaders
Participant Profile
This program is ideal for:
- Mid- to senior-level professionals who want to understand how AI will affect their business and gain the insights and leadership skills needed to advance organizational change
- Consultants and technical experts who need to hone skills related to AI transformation
- Senior (C-suite) executives who are spearheading organizations set to embark on the adoption of AI
- Strategic decision-makers looking to stay informed about the latest AI trends and advancements
- Innovation leaders aiming to drive AI initiatives within their organizations
Program Structure
In each 90-minute live online session, participants will explore the latest AI developments and trends, gain strategic foresight for future advancements, receive forecasts on market impacts, and engage in an interactive Q&A with AI thought leaders for personalized insights.
The first part of the session offers insights into the latest AI developments, applications, policies, and industry trends. Moran Cerf and a guest speaker will help participants differentiate between real advancements and overhyped concepts, providing a clear understanding of the current AI landscape.
Faculty Director
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Moran Cerf
Academic Director In Executive Education
Director, Center for Advanced Technology and Human Performance
Adjunct Professor of Business Columbia University