Global Unicorn Program in Dubai for Business Leaders

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Global Unicorn Programs 2023

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Global Unicorn Programs 2023

Intensive programs that dive deep into how unicorns are made

Dates Feb. 15-17

FeesGBP 5,000 (USD 6,000)

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Dubai Singapore Seoul

Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business presents Eurasia’s first unicorn-themed program for next generation business leaders, in partnership with The World Government Summit of UAE, The Executive Council of Dubai, Whampoa Group, Seoul Municipal Government & Maekyung Media Group.

60₊

Leaders of the future

3-4

Days
(Each program)

10₊

Professors

20₊

Unicorns

30₊

Experts

10_x

Businesses

Acquire unparalleled regional knowledge: Form a holistic perspective and deep dive into the world’s fastest growing regions: GCC, RCEP, and East Asia.

Harness the power of exponential tech: Web 3.0, blockchain, smart manufacturing, AI, rapid prototyping, quantum computing and beyond.

Construct your own regional ecosystem: Gain access to a highly curated network of like-minded leaders, investment bodies, government support and highly relevant local resources.

Thrive in today’s world of accelerating change: Receive guidance from professors, industry experts and successful unicorn founders from RCEP to fast-track your business growth in the region.

Global Unicorn Program Series by CKGSB

With the aim to build a global ecosystem to foster a new generation of unicorns with an enhanced emphasis on global responsibility, social purpose and a long-term perspective, the unicorn programs are tailored to the following organizations and individuals:

Global Unicorn Program in Dubai

As part of UAE’s Entrepreneurial Nation Initiative to support start-ups and to have 20 unicorns by 2031, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business will co-host the Global Unicorn Forum with the World Government Summit. This program will start with this half-day, invite-only forum, followed by 2.5 days of training. This 3-day program will play a critical role in building a global ecosystem and fostering a new generation of unicorns with a renewed and enhanced emphasis on global responsibility, social purpose and long-term perspective.

Benefits

Regional ecosystems – attend an exclusive briefing with UAE ministers, learn first-hand knowledge from founders of unicorn companies, and visit a top innovation hub (DIFC, home to more than 500 tech companies).

Relevant insights – learn from a global faculty of unicorn founders and industry professionals about the most recent tech and ESG concerns impacting unicorns, such as economic disruptions and digital transformation.

Peer learning & networking – establish connections and potential partnerships with like-minded peers through events such as the welcome gala dinner and the VIP Desert Safari event, etc.

Roadshows with investors, local entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and government officials.

Global Unicorn Forum – opportunity to gain entry to the Global Unicorn Forum (part of the World Government Summit, a member-only exclusive event for leaders, global experts, and decision-makers from around the globe)

CKGSB Global Entrepreneur Community – join the 1,000+ growing network of like-minded business leaders.

Program Information

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Global Unicorn Program in Dubai

Dates
Feb 15-17, 2023
Tuition
USD 6,000 (GBP 5,000)
CKGSB Alumni receive a 20% discount
Contact
Jennifer Wang
Email: jenniferwang@ckgsb.edu.cn

Program Agenda

Wednesday Feb 15 - Forum & Program
(09:00-12:35) Global Unicorn Forum
- (09:00-09:15)
  Opening Remarks and Keynote Speech: Nurturing Future Unicorns: GCC Macro Environment and Start-up Ecosystem in UAE, GCC, Central Asia and India
  H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama | Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, United Arab Emirates
- (09:15-09:30)
  Keynote Speech: Economic Disruption to Foster the Next Generation Unicorns
  Dean XIANG Bing | Founding Dean and Professor of China Business and Globalization, CKGSB
- (09:30-10:30)
  Fireside Chat: Effectively Market To Millennials and Gen-Z
  David Bell | Former Chaired Professor, Wharton, and Co-founder and President, Idea Farm Ventures
  Moderator*
- (10:30-11:00) Networking Break
- (11:00-12:30)
  Panel Discussions: The Roller-Coaster Ride to Become a Unicorn
  Panelists: unicorn founders and soon-to-be unicorn founders from GCC and other regions (including Africa, China, Europe, India and Korea)
  KUANG Ming | Founder & CEO, ClouDr. Group Limited, China
  Jong-yoon KIM | CEO, Yanolja & Yanolja Cloud, Korea
  Mudassir Sheikha | Co-founder & CEO, Careem, GCC*
  Nuno Sebastiao | Founder & CEO, Feedzai, Europe*
  Ritesh Agarwal | Founder & Group CEO, OYO, India*
  Moderator: LI Wei | Associate Dean for Asia and Europe, Professor of Economics, CKGSB
- (12:30-12:35)
  Closing Remark
  LI Yang | Associate Professor of Marketing, Executive Academic Director for MBA Program & Executive Education Programs, CKGSB
(12:35-13:30) Break

(13:30-18:00)
- Unicorn Program Orientation
  Mohammad Al Gergawi | Minister of Cabinet Affairs, UAE*
  or H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama | Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, UAE*
- An Era of Tectonic Transformations, Pathways to “Common Prosperity” and the Role of Economic Disruptions & Unicorns
  XIANG Bing | Founding Dean and Professor of China Business and Globalization, CKGSB
(18:00-20:00) Gala dinner for VIP speakers and guests

*Speakers TBC
Thursday Feb 16 - Program
(09:00-12:00)
- The Future of “Better for You” Consumption and its Implications for Start-ups and Scaling
  David Bell | Former Chaired Professor, Wharton, and Co-founder and President, Idea Farm Ventures
(12:35-13:30) Break

(13:00-18:00)
- Unicorn Marketing in the Age of New Media: Decentralization, Fragmentation, and Digital Sameness
  LI Yang | Associate Professor of Marketing, Executive Academic Director for MBA Program & Executive Education Programs, CKGSB
- Unicorn Case Studies: Unicorns from GCC and other regions (including Africa, China, Europe, India and Korea)
  Moderator: LI Yang
  Speakers*
(18:00-20:00) Team Building Activity: VIP Desert Safari Cultural Experience

*Speakers TBC
Friday Feb 17 - Program
(09:00-12:00)
- New Business Models and Trends: Best B2C Practices in China
  Jianwen (Jon) LIAO | Professor of Managerial Practice and former Associate Dean of CKGSB, former Chief
(12:35-13:30) Break

(13:00-15:30)
- China’s Technological Innovation & Disruptions and its Lesson for Global Businesses
  Edward TSE | Professor of Managerial Practice of Strategy, CKGSB; Former Chairman, Greater China for Booz & Company
(16:00-17:30)
- How to Create a Unicorn from a Small Domestic Market: Case Studies from Korea, ASEAN, and Europe
  Moderator: Edward TSE
  Speakers*
(18:00-20:00)
- Visit DIFC Innovation Hub (Dubai International Financial Centre)
  Leading Innovation Ecosystem in UAE with over 500 tech firms
  Roadshow with investors, local entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and government officials.
*Speakers TBC

Regional Experts

Mohammad Al Gergawi

Minister of Cabinet Affairs, UAE
H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama

Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, United Arab Emirates
Unicorn Founders*

Founders from GCC, UAE and other regions
*Speakers TBC
XIANG Bing

Founding Dean and Professor of China Business and Globalization, CKGSB
David Bell

Former Chaired Professor, Wharton, and Co-founder and President, Idea Farm Ventures
Edward TSE

Professor of Managerial Practice of Strategy, CKGSB; Former Chairman, Greater China for Booz & Company
LI Yang

Associate Professor of Marketing, Executive Academic Director MBA Program & Executive Education Programs, CKGSB
Jianwen (Jon) LIAO

Professor of Managerial Practice and former Associate Dean of CKGSB, former Chief Strategy Officer of JD.com