Executive Education

AI and Digital Futures

AI and Digital Futures is an immersive 1.5‑day executive education experience for professionals and leaders who shape strategy, innovation, and transformation in an AI‑driven economy. The program translates leading research and real‑world case studies into executive‑relevant frameworks that support strategic decision‑making, operating model redesign, and responsible AI governance. Delivered in person, the format emphasizes immediate applicability through case discussions, applied frameworks, and a capstone executive assignment. Contact us for online or blended options.

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Program details

This program blends executive lectures, high-impact case discussions, and applied frameworks with peer learning. Participants work on a structured executive assignment — an AI opportunity or transformation proposal tied to their organization — then present and receive facilitated peer feedback during the capstone session.

Upcoming dates

May 14 and 15, 2026

Location

McCord Hall, Tempe campus

Agenda

1.5 days
(12 contact hours)

Cost

Standard price: $1500
Early bird: $1,200
Early bird deadline: April 16

Special pricing options: W. P. Carey alumni receive 25% off (early bird rate does not apply). Partner pricing options are also available — contact us for more information.

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Who is this program for?

This program is designed for senior leaders and decision-makers responsible for shaping strategy, innovation, and enterprise transformation in an AI-driven economy. Ideal participants include:

C-Suite executives and general managers setting enterprise AI direction
Business unit leaders and P&L owners evaluating AI investments
Strategy, innovation, and transformation leaders driving digital initiatives
Functional leaders (operations, marketing, finance, HR, technology) overseeing AI deployment and governance
Board members and advisors seeking structured insight into AI risk, oversight, and competitive impact

No technical background is required. The program is built for leaders who must exercise strategic judgment — not write code — when determining how AI should reshape their organization.

What will I learn?

Participants gain practical frameworks and executive‑level clarity to design and lead AI‑enabled transformation. Learning themes include:

Learning themes include:

Understanding the AI landscape — key concepts, capabilities, and limitations every executive should know
Designing AI‑enabled strategies that create competitive advantage and long‑term value
Rethinking operating models, processes, and “intelligence equilibrium” in the age of AI
Building effective human-AI teaming models and managing workforce implications
Developing responsible AI strategies that address governance, risk, ethics, and regulatory considerations
Scaling AI innovation across business units while maintaining strategic alignment and oversight

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