OVERVIEW
An Executive Education program in Innovation Leadership and Emerging Technologies. Unleash your potential as a business and tech leader through the IE Berkeley Tech Catalyst Leadership Program. Gain insights into emerging technologies, create strategic plans, connect with tech ventures/suppliers, and become a driving force in business innovation.
Emerging Tech & Innovation Leadership Program & Network 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 changemarkers spanning various industries, academica, and scaling ventures. The program serves as a gateway to unlocking your potential as a leader and offers invaluable insights into the ever-evolving lanscape of emerging technologies.
Date
November 2nd, 2025
SCHEDULE
- UC Berkeley: November 3rd - 8th, 2024
- IE University, Madrid: February 17th - 20th, 2025
Have an informal chat with Janna to see if this program's a good fit for you.
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Have an informal chat with Janna Wetter, Director of Admission, to see if this program's a good fit for you.
Why this program?
- 01.
Prepare to lead innovation
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.
- 02.
Join the Impact Xcelerator Club
Join a life long club, by connecting with tech ventures, and industry professionals, fostering valuable networks and collaborations that can open doors to new opportunities and partnerships. Get invited to events and lectures beyond the program experience.
- 03.
Learn about Cutting-edge Tech Trends
Access to the latest insights on emerging technologies, enabling participants to stay ahead of the curve and understand the implications for business and technology. Understand advancements and implications in AI, data, virtual assets, web 3, Metaverse, Clean Tech, and Bio Convergence.
- 04.
Develop a strategic plan
Potential to accelerate real-life project from concept to results, including process, supplier/partner ecosystem, and innovation leadership practice, with direct advising from the IE Dean & Berkeley SCET Founding Director.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the IE Berkeley Tech Catalyst Leadership Program about?
An executive education program in innovation leadership and emerging technologies. The program enables you to unleash your potential as a business and tech leaders, gain insights into emerging technologies, create strategic plans, connect with tech ventures/suppliers, and become a driving force in business innovation.
What is the duration of the IE Berkeley Tech Catalyst Leadership Program?
2 weeks (1 week in UC Berkeley, California and 1 week at IE University, Madrid).
Is the program designed to be compatible with my work and personal activities?
Yes, the program designed in a way that it allows you to work on real-time projects (professional and personal) of your choosing to receive support from the course lead Prof. Ikhlaq Sidhu, and even take them from POC (proof of concept) to reality!
Is there any kind of mentoring or support for students during the training?
Yes, you will have access to mentoring sessions with our lead instructor and course lead Ikhlaq Sidhu.
Where is the IE Berkeley Tech Catalyst Leadership Program held?
UC Berkeley and Madrid.