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Scaling Innovation: AI and Digital Strategies for Business Transformation

Global Unicorn Program Series

Scaling Innovation: AI and Digital Strategies for Business Transformation

June 23-27, 2025
English with Chinese Translation
USD 18,200 (including tuition, learning materials, 4-star hotel accommodation, visa application service, airport transportation and daily commute service)
New York, USA
December 14-19
English with Chinese Translation
USD 18,200 (including tuition, learning materials, 4-star hotel accommodation, visa application service, airport transportation and daily commute service)
Dubai, UAE

This program is designed to equip senior executives with the strategic insights and tools necessary to lead in this transformative era.

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    Program Overview

    In today’s fast-paced global economy, staying ahead of technological innovation and scaling your business effectively is critical to long-term success. The “Global Unicorn Program Series – Scaling Innovation: AI and Digital Strategies for Business Transformation” a joint offering from Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) and Columbia Engineering, is designed to equip senior executives with the strategic insights and tools necessary to lead in this transformative era.

    Tailored for globally-oriented leaders, this program focuses on methods and tools to leverage the power of AI, cutting-edge technology, and data science to drive rapid business scaling and innovation. You will gain practical knowledge on how to integrate these technologies into your organization’s growth strategy, and position your company for sustained success in a highly competitive, tech-driven market.

    Through cross-border networking and collaborations with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, you’ll not only acquire actionable strategies, but also forge new business connections that can facilitate global expansion.

    Upon completion, you will be prepared to:

    • Harness AI-driven innovation to enhance your company’s global competitiveness and market leadership.
    • Scale your business operations by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and effective ecosystem growth strategies.
    • Develop a resilient, adaptable organization capable of thriving amidst rapid technological change and global trends.

    This program provides unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with peers and global thought leaders, ensuring you stay at the forefront of innovation and scaling strategies, all while exploring new avenues for growth.

    Program Highlights and Key Outcomes:

    Program Highlights and Key Outcomes:

    Assess whether your company’s operational structure and technological capabilities are ready for AI and global expansion.

    Develop a strategic AI and innovation plan that balances innovation, financial sustainability, and scalability, leveraging the power of AI to accelerate growth.

    Understand capital requirements for AI and tech-driven scaling, and discover strategies to secure the necessary financial resources for sustainable growth.

    Incorporate AI into your marketing and brand strategy to support digital transformation, brand scalability, and global market expansion.

    Expand your company’s reach by creating a scalable business model that adapts to international markets, utilizing AI and data-driven insights to enhance global competitiveness.

    Who Should Attend

    This program is designed for global executives and leaders who are committed to enhancing their organization’s competitiveness through innovation and digital transformation. Ideal participants include:

    • Board members and C-suite executives responsible for guiding their organization’s global growth strategy.
    • Senior leaders looking to integrate advanced digital and AI-driven strategies into their traditional business models.
    • Entrepreneurs and business pioneers who are looking to scale their companies into global unicorns.
    • Executives aspiring to senior leadership roles such as CEO, CTO, CSO, CDO, CIO, with a focus on leading large-scale digital transformations.

    Past Program Participants

    • Typical Roles: Founder & CEO, Strategic Advisor, VP of Open Innovation, Chief Technology Officer, VP of Engineering, Head of Strategy, Solution Architecture Director, COO, etc.
    • Typical Industries: Retail, e-Commerce & Consumer Goods, Finance, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Logistics & Supply Chain, Energy, Health Care, Entertainment, and more.

    Program Fee Details

    Option 1: $12,800
    Includes tuition and course materials

    Option 2: $18,200
    Includes tuition and course materials, 4-star hotel accommodation, meals, ice-breaking activities, airport transportation, daily commute service, etc.

    Key Focus Areas

    • Scaling digital innovation and transforming businesses for the future
    • Advanced AI techniques and applications for business growth
    • Strategic scaling through evolving tech landscapes
    • Global networking and cross-cultural collaboration for scaling
    • Industry-leading technology & best practices for scaling up through company visits
    • AI, marketing, and product design innovations to fuel scaling
    • Experience NYC’s vibrant culture with iconic landmarks, unique neighborhoods, world-class museums, and theater. Nearby suburbs provide scenic hikes, beaches, wineries, and historic sites, blending urban energy with peaceful retreats.

    CKGSB Faculty Highlights

    Bing XIANG

    Founding Dean, Professor of China Business and Globalization, CKGSB

    Hong CHEN

    Associate Dean for Americas, Professor of Management Science, and Director of Research Center for Clean Energy and Carbon Neutral Development, CKGSB

    Jianwen (Jon) Liao

    Professor of Managerial Practice, Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, CKGSB, Executive Fellow, Harvard Business School, and Senior Advisor to the Chairman, JD Group

    Columbia University Faculty Highlights

    Shih-Fu Chang

    Dean of The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science and Morris A. and Alma Schapiro Professor of Engineering; and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

    David Yao

    The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science Piyasombatkul Family Professor of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

    Emanuel Derman

    Professor of Professional Practice and Director, and the Professor of the Master of Financial Engineering Program

    Garud Iyengar

    Senior Vice Dean of Research and Academic Programs

    Sheena S. Iyengar

    Inaugural S.T. Lee Professor of Business in the Management Division, Columbia Business School

    Zhou Yu

    Associate Professor at the Computer Science Department, Columbia University.

    Harry West

    Professor of Practice in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

    Xunyu Zhou

    Liu Family Professor of Financial Engineering, Director of the Financial Engineering Program, and the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

    Xiaobo Lü

    Ann Whitney Olin Professor of Political Science, Political Science Department, Barnard College

    About the Organizers

    CKGSB

    Established in Beijing in November 2002, CKGSB is China’s first privately-funded and research-driven business school. CKGSB aims to cultivate transformative business leaders with a global vision, sense of social responsibility, innovative mindset, and ability to lead with empathy and compassion. CKGSB stands apart for its world-class faculty, research excellence, China insights and unparalleled alumni network. More than half of its 55 faculty members previously held tenure or senior professorships at top schools like MIT, Wharton, and Yale. Over half of its 22,000 alumni are at the CEO or Chairman level and, collectively, lead one fifth of China’s most valuable brands.

    Columbia Engineering

    Since 1864, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University has been a resource to the world for major advances in human progress. Today, Columbia Engineering is a global leader in engineering education, research, and impact. Located in the heart of New York City, the school convenes more than 250 faculty members and 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students to push the frontiers of knowledge and solve humanity’s most pressing problems.

    As impassioned problem solvers and prolific innovators, Columbia Engineering is united in its drive to combine deep knowledge with directed action to impact human progress. The school is not only a source of innovation but also a catalyst for entrepreneurial collaboration across multiple fields.

    Any questions? Contact our program manager

    Ms. Renee RONG

    Program Manager

    +1(781) 333 9055

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