AI-READY CEO Workshop

Event Details

Join Salim Ismail live at Abu Dhabi University for this exclusive 4 hour workshop.

THE VENUE

Abu Dhabi University, Zayed City, Abu Dhabi View on map

THE DATE

Tuesday, 25 June 2024

THE TIMES

8.30am registration,
9.00am - 1.00pm workshop

THE SPEAKERS

Global AI Expert, Salim Ismail, and ExO Thought Leader, Stuart Lacey

THE PARTICIPANTS

CEO’s, Investors, Entrepreneurs and Leaders from UAE - from startup, high growth companies and government.

Your Speakers

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SALIM ISMAIL

Founder and Chairman of OpenExO

Salim Ismail is Director of Genius Group, Founding Executive Director of Singularity University, Board Director of the X Prize and Co-Author of Exponential Organizations with Peter Diamandis. His ExO Model has been used by leading Fortune 500 companies to prepare their businesses for our exponential future. Salim’s ExO Model has also been in demand by Heads of State and governments around the world.

STUART LACEY

Author of "Formula for Luck"

Stuart Lacey is a thought leader, author, TEDx speaker, inventor, impact investor, and entrepreneur with a 20+ year track record of founding successful companies and leveraging innovative processes and applying a luck mindset to deliver remarkable shareholder value.

Event Outcomes

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Master
AI and exponential growth strategies.

Tailor
AI solutions to your business needs.

Achieve
10x growth and lead the future.

Network
with fellow CEOs, investors and leaders.

What is the AI- Ready CEO Workshop?

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In an era where the convergence of technology and business strategy is not just inevitable but imperative, the AI-Ready CEO Workshop emerges as a pivotal catalyst for transformation.

This meticulously curated, four hour intensive is more than a workshop—it's a forward-thinking expedition designed to equip business leaders like you with the insights, tools, and hands-on experience necessary to navigate the complexities of AI and integrate its power into the core of your operations.

At the AI-Ready CEO Workshop, you're not just learning about the future; you're actively shaping it, ensuring that your enterprise not only adapts to the evolving landscape but also thrives as a trailblazer in innovation.

Workshop Agenda

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Part 1 - AWAKE Session led by Salim Ismail

   •  Technology and 4th Industrial revolution

   •  Implications on society and business

   •  Exponential Organizations

   •  Exponential Transformation

MOVE FROM LINEAR THINKING TO EXPONENTIAL THINKING

FUTURE-PROOF YOURSELF ON THE LATEST INNOVATIONS

IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO 10X TO 100X YOUR BUSINESS

PART 2 - EXO SURVEY - led by Salim Ismail and Stuart Lacey

   •  The ultimate diagnostic tool for measuring your organization's Exponential Quotient (ExQ) and readiness.

   •  Comprising 25 insightful questions, it assesses your organization's exponential attributes, providing a clear picture of your current capabilities and growth potential.

   •  Benchmark yourself against competitors and model Exponential Organizations

GAIN CLARITY TO DEVELOP TARGETED GROWTH STRATEGIES

IDENTIFY CORE COMPETENCIES / IDENTIFY EDGE OPPORTUNITIES

ATTRACT INVESTORS AND STAKEHOLDERS

Part 3 - AI-READY Session - led by Stuart Lacey

   •  Our accelerated AI-Ready mini-program:

   •  Complete a company Diagnostic and Readiness Assessment: Rate and Rank your:

     -   Strategy / Data & Technology / People & Culture

     -   Implementation / Compliance, Risk, Ethics

   •  Identify areas of risk, need for capacity building, data discovery, workflows

   •  Review and Analyse Multiple Use Cases, profile and rank them for value and speed of implementation within AI-Ready framework

USE AI TO COMPETE AND GROW FASTER

USE AI TO TRANSFORM YOUR OPERATIONS

USE AI TO CUT COSTS AND DRIVE EFFICIENCIES

Part 4 - RoadMap + Q and A - led by Salim Ismail and Stuart Lacey

   •  Take all learnings from Parts 1,2,3 and apply them in a Roadmapping session

   •  Access knowledge and experience of OpenExO (Salim and Stuart) and their vast network of enablement / augmentation / partners and accelerants to prioritise your next steps

   •  Start using additional system tools (AI-CSuite, Custom GPT's) to discover value props

BUILD A FRAMEWORK AND ROADMAP FOR SUCCESS

PRIORITISE USE CASES ON BASIS OF HIGHEST IMPACT / FASTEST TO VALUE

DISCUSS STRATEGIES FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT / ONGOING OPTIMIZATION

DISCUSS STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING ANTIBODIES / ORG. IMMUNE SYSTEM

The Problem -

Why Innovation Fails:

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How AI-Ready Solves
These Issues:

AI-READY TACKLES THE CORE REASONS WHY IT ADOPTION,
INNOVATION, AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT OFTEN FAIL.

At the heart of this event is the ExO framework, a proven methodology for exponential transformation in the Age of AI. The ExO Framework has an unrivalled track record of performance improvement, having worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies to implement AI strategies that lead to significant growth and innovation. Our case studies include successful projects with giants like Procter & Gamble, HP, Visa, and Stanley Black & Decker, among others.

Expertise and Proven Strategies:

• As a global leader in adopting new technologies, ExO provides strategic advice and solution planning that streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and drive growth.

Customized Approach:

• With a community of over 38,000 members and a vast network of Technology Partners, ExO helps SMEs innovate and adopt AI in ways tailored to their unique needs and challenges.

Continuous Support:

• Our global team of over 750 certified coaches and consultants offers expert-led and continuous support to ensure successful digital implementation and ongoing optimization for maximum value.

By addressing these critical areas, ExO helps businesses overcome the challenges of innovation failure, ensuring they are equipped to thrive in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

OpenExO has an unequalled track record of performance improvement

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About Abu Dhabi
Genius City

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We are excited to announce the launch of Genius City Abu Dhabi and Genius City Dubai at the AI-Ready Workshop, with a full plan to build an AI exponential ecosystem connecting schools, universities, companies and government.

This initiative will serve as a catalyst for AI transformation, driving growth and innovation across various industries and sectors. The AI-Ready Workshop will be an opportunity for you to preview coming initiatives to establish UAE as a global leader in AI.

 

Your Hosts

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Genius Group is an AI-powered education group with over 5.7 million students in over 200 countries. We are powering the exponential ecosystems of tomorrow for entrepreneurs, enterprises, governments and students through AI education and acceleration.

Our Genius City education model delivers local AI-based ecosystems between schools, businesses and government, delivering both AI training and AI tools to thrive in the economy of tomorrow.

Our AI edtech platform, GeniusU, connects our Genius Cities to five million student and our fifteen thousand partner marketplace joining peer intelligence and AI solutions across energy, finance, logistics, manufacture, retail, tech and telco sectors.

OpenExO is an AI-driven global community of 36,000 educators, entrepreneurs and enterprises building the exponential ecosystems of the future.

Membership of OpenExO gives exclusive access to a vast community of exponential thought leaders, innovation coaches, and disruption specialists.

Tap into a wealth of knowledge and resources and learn how to apply the principles of Exponential Organizations.

Gain valuable insights into the tools and strategies used by some of the world’s most successful companies.

Established in 2003, Abu Dhabi University caters to around 8,000 students across its campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai and corporate programs. ADU stands as a beacon of academic prowess, excelling across various disciplines.

Despite its relatively young age, ADU has swiftly become a world-class institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, student experience, research, and corporate education. Recognized as a leader in higher education, ADU consistently earns a place among the best institutions in the region.

ADU proudly holds the 1st position in the UAE for the teaching pillar, ranking among the top three universities in the country, with a global ranking of 300 (2024 THE Rankings). Additionally, ADU ranks 9th in the Arab Region (THE Arab University Rankings 2023).