Tech Catalyst Leadership Program
Executive Education Innovation
by IE and UC Berkeley

In partnership with
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“An enlightening and thrilling program touching the leading edges of emerging technologies came to an end - I am grateful to have participated”
Michael FischerVienna Insurance Group
The Berkeley Emerging Technology program was a fantastic and intense learning experience for me. I was inspired by the faculty, industry leaders, and a diverse and engaged cohort who shared their insights on the latest technologies. I am taking back newly found knowledge and ideas, along with a strong network of thought leaders to help shape the future of digital for our organization.”
David Dubovsky Genentech
“It was a great experience to exchange ideas with experts from other industries in a great environment in Berkeley and Madrid. The concept of Berkeley and IE University makes it possible to gain insights and understanding of current innovations (AI) and to adopt or transfer new concepts in connection with one's own project into one's own working environment.”
Dieter HezlerMattson Thermal Products
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Program

The Tech Catalyst Leadership Program is for business  and tech leaders who want to understand emerging technology implications, develop strategic plans, connect with tech ventures/suppliers, and prepare themselves to lead business innovation.

An opportunity to become part of the club of changemakers spanning various industries, academia, and scaling ventures. The program serves as a gateway to unlocking your potential as a leader and offers invaluable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of emerging technologies.

 

Program Brochure

Learning

  • Technology Trends: Understand advancements and implications in AI, data, virtual assets, web 3, Metaverse, Clean Tech, and Bio Convergence.
  • Learn to lead innovation-related projects with success. Develop yourself and coach your team for the innovation mindset and behaviors needed to succeed in transformative initiatives.
  • Participate in open innovation to connect with high-profile ventures, suppliers, and potential partners.
  • Integrative, real-life project to accelerate from concept to results, including process, supplier/partner ecosystem, and innovation leadership practice, with direct advising from the IE Dean & Berkeley SCET Founding Director.

Faculty

  • Faculty Lead, Ikhlaq Sidhu, Dean and Professor SciTech, IE, Former Berkeley
Ikhlaq Sidhu

Dean IE Science & Technology

Founding Director of UC Berkeley´s Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology and creator of the Engineering Leadership Professional Program at UC Berkeley. He holds 61 patents for internet communication technologies. Dr. Sidhu received the IEEE Major Education Innovation Award in 2018. He serves on many advisory boards.

Faculty - UC Berkeley

Faculty - IE University

Program

Kick off and Silicon Valley Week – UC Berkeley: 

Nov. 3rd – Nov. 8th´ 24

  • During the week at UC Berkeley, participants will engage in immersive learning experiences on campus facilitated by industry-leading experts from esteemed silicon-valley organizations and prominent UC Berkeley faculties such as Tsu-Jae King Liu, Gigi Wang, Ken Singer, Shomit Ghose among many others.
  • Additionally, discussions will delve into emerging concepts like Web 3.0 and Sustainability, providing valuable insights into management strategies for designing and leading sustainable change initiatives.
  • The program also offer site-visits to renowned Silicon Valley companies, including Tesla, Microsoft, and Andreessen Horowitz (A16Z), the preeminent venture capital firm in the Valley.
(ETM) Week - Silicon Valley

Madrid Week, IE University:
Feb 17th – Feb 20th´ 25

  • Designed to deepen participants' understanding, the sessions in Madrid delve into a variety of topics, including a comprehensive AI primer, case studies on digital transformation, detailed backend and code reviews of LLM technologies such as ChatGPT, and collaborative work on high-tech group projects.
  • This part of the program includes speakers, ranging from researchers specializing in Autonomous Robots to experts in Weather Routing Systems employing Machine Learning techniques, to founders from deep-tech startups engage in thought-provoking discussions on the future of LLM, exponentiality in business, AI for social impact, LLM security, and other pertinent subjects.
  • The week culminates with the much-anticipated graduation ceremony, marking the successful completion of the program and celebrating the achievements of all participants.

About the Week in Silicon Valley - UC Berkeley

Tuition

IE Madrid Eur. 17,500

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