Course Overview

This 3-day course focuses on "Strategic Innovation and Digital Transformation", designed for professionals aiming to excel in the rapidly evolving business landscape. Through interactive lectures, hands-on workshops, and expert-led discussions, participants will gain the tools needed to lead in the digital age.

Day 1: April 30, 2026

 

  • 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration & Welcome Coffee

  • 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Opening Remarks

    • Welcome by Dr. Claire Dupont, Course Coordinator.
    • Overview of the course objectives and schedule.
  • 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Session 1: The Innovation Mindset

    • Exploring the principles of innovative thinking in business.
  • 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Coffee Break

  • 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM: Session 2: Understanding Digital Transformation

    • Key drivers, challenges, and opportunities in digital transformation.
  • 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM: Networking Lunch

  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Session 3: Case Study: Transforming a Traditional Business Model

    • Analysis of a real-world case study to apply learned concepts.
  • 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Q&A and Day 1 Wrap-Up

Day 2: May 1, 2026

 

  • 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Arrival & Morning Refreshments

  • 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Session 4: Building an Innovation Strategy

    • Developing a roadmap for sustainable innovation.
  • 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Coffee Break

  • 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM: Session 5: Tools for Digital Transformation

    • Overview of technology enablers like AI, IoT, and cloud computing.
  • 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break

  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Workshop: Design Thinking for Problem Solving

    • Interactive group activity to solve a business challenge using design thinking.
  • 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Recap and Day 2 Wrap-U

Day 3: May 2, 2026

 

  • 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Morning Networking Coffee

  • 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Session 6: Leadership in the Digital Age

    • Traits and skills needed to lead successful digital transformations.
  • 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Break

  • 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Group Presentations

    • Teams present strategies developed during the course.
  • 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break

  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Closing Keynote: The Future of Innovation

    • Insights from Professor Alain Vermeer, leading expert in business innovation.
  • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Certification Ceremony & Networking Hour