Berkeley Engineering Launches AI Program for Execs

 

August 30, 2024

 

AI for Executives Faculty AI for C Suite Faculty Pieter Abbeel – AI Pioneer Director of Berkeley Robot Learning Lab Co-Director of the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence (BAIR) Lab Professor, Berkeley Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) David Gallacher – Business Strategy Expert Industry Fellow, UC Berkeley College of Engineering, SCET Stuart Russell – AI Thought Leader Distinguished Professor, UC Berkeley Computer Science Smith-Zadeh Professor in Engineering Anca Dragan – Robotics & AI Researcher Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) Director of AI Safety and Alignment, Google DeepMind Ali Ghodsi – AI Entrepreneur CEO & Co-Founder, Databricks Adjunct Professor, UC Berkeley Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) Brandie Nonnecke – AI Ethics Specialist Director, CITRIS Policy Lab Associate Research Professor, Goldman School of Public Policy Ion Stoica – Cloud Computing Innovator Executive Chairman, Databricks Director, Sky Computing Lab Professor, UC Berkeley Computer Science Dominique Shelton Leipzig – AI, Privacy & Cybersecurity Expert Partner, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice, Mayer Brown Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer, NxtWork
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Berkeley, CA, Aug 27, 2024 — On November 11-12, 2024, Berkeley Engineering’s Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) will launch the AI for the C-Suite program, a premier executive education course designed to equip senior leaders with strategic insights into leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) within their organizations. This in-person AI strategy workshop, held on the UC Berkeley campus, will be led by an exceptional faculty of AI pioneers and industry innovators who have shaped the future of AI.

Revolutionizing Executive Leadership with AI

Berkeley Engineering, consistently ranked among the top engineering schools globally, including the #3 U.S. undergraduate and graduate engineering program, is proud to offer this advanced AI strategy training tailored for C-suite executives. The AI for the C-Suite program is a unique opportunity for senior leaders to engage directly with world-renowned AI experts and gain actionable insights to drive AI transformations in their businesses.

World-Class Faculty Leading the Program

Participants will have the chance to learn from Berkeley’s distinguished faculty, including:

  • Pieter Abbeel – AI Pioneer
    • Director of Berkeley Robot Learning Lab
    • Co-Director of the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence (BAIR) Lab
    • Professor, Berkeley Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS)
  • David Gallacher – Business Strategy Expert
    • Industry Fellow, UC Berkeley College of Engineering, SCET
  • Stuart Russell – AI Thought Leader
    • Distinguished Professor, UC Berkeley Computer Science
    • Smith-Zadeh Professor in Engineering
  • Anca Dragan – Robotics & AI Researcher
    • Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS)
    • Director of AI Safety and Alignment, Google DeepMind
  • Ali Ghodsi – AI Entrepreneur
    • CEO & Co-Founder, Databricks
    • Adjunct Professor, UC Berkeley Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS)
  • Brandie Nonnecke – AI Ethics Specialist
    • Director, CITRIS Policy Lab
    • Associate Research Professor, Goldman School of Public Policy
  • Ion Stoica – Cloud Computing Innovator
    • Executive Chairman, Databricks
    • Director, Sky Computing Lab
    • Professor, UC Berkeley Computer Science
  • Dominique Shelton Leipzig – AI, Privacy & Cybersecurity Expert
    • Partner, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice, Mayer Brown
    • Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer, NxtWork

Empowering the Next Generation of AI Leaders

UC Berkeley is ranked #1 globally by Pitchbook for producing venture-backed startups, a testament to its deep commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. At the heart of this success is Berkeley’s Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET), which has been instrumental in nurturing groundbreaking startups and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset. The AI for the C-Suite program reflects this mission by empowering executives to lead their organizations through AI-driven transformations, equipping them with the tools and frameworks needed to develop and implement strategic AI initiatives.

What Makes This Program Unique?

This executive AI course is not just about learning AI concepts; it’s about applying them to business strategy. With hands-on workshops and direct access to industry-leading AI practitioners, participants will gain practical insights that can be immediately applied to their organizations. The program covers everything from AI strategy development to the ethical implications of AI in business.

Quotes

“AI is transforming every industry, and leaders need to be equipped with the knowledge to navigate these changes. The AI for the C-Suite program provides an unparalleled opportunity to learn from the best in the field and apply those insights to real-world business challenges,” said Pieter Abbeel, AI Pioneer and Co-Director of the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence (BAIR) Lab.

“Berkeley Engineering’s commitment to advancing technology and entrepreneurship is embodied in this program. We are excited to bring together such an esteemed group of faculty to help executives lead with AI,” said David Gallacher, Business Strategy Expert and Industry Fellow at SCET.

About Berkeley SCET

The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) at UC Berkeley is a global leader in technology innovation and entrepreneurship education. SCET offers a range of programs that empower professionals and executives to turn innovative ideas into successful ventures. With a focus on hands-on learning and real-world application, SCET is at the forefront of producing the next generation of tech leaders.

Contact

Kristina Susac
Head of Professional Programs
susac@berkeley.edu
https://scet.berkeley.edu/professional-programs/