Dire Dawa . Virtual . July 2026
Generative AI Training for CXOs and Business Leaders, Generative AI MasterClass, Virtual AI MasterClass Training, July 2026 cohort in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
The July 2026 cohort of Generative AI Training for CXOs and Business Leaders runs as a Virtual AI MasterClass Training for participants in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, scheduled from 16 to 18 July 2026 across EAT (East Africa Time, UTC+3). Onsite delivery is available at your office in Dire Dawa or as an executive offsite at a venue of your choice.
- Program, Generative AI for CXOs and Business Leaders
- Format, Virtual AI MasterClass Training
- Cohort, July 2026
- Dates, 16 to 18 July 2026
- City, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
- Early Bird USD 650 till 30 June 2026
Register for this cohort
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Outcomes for the July 2026 Virtual cohort in Dire Dawa
- A defensible 12-month Generative AI roadmap for the organisation
- Board-ready narrative on AI strategy, risk and value creation
- Prioritised portfolio of AI use cases with first-cut business cases
- Personal fluency with the leading AI tools every executive should use
- An AI governance charter aligned to global responsible-AI principles
Program objective
Why we run Generative AI for CXOs and Business Leaders as a Onsite Masterclass for the July 2026 Virtual cohort in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
To help business leaders understand how Generative AI is reshaping strategy, operations, decision-making and enterprise productivity while enabling practical adoption across functions.
Delivery: Onsite Masterclass · 3 days · 12 hours · 4 hours per day · CXOs, Business Leaders, Senior Decision-Makers
Day-by-day curriculum
What you will work through across 3 days of Generative AI for CXOs and Business Leaders
Each day runs 4 hours with interactive modules, executive discussion and an applied lab. Schedule is the same whether you join from for the July 2026 Virtual cohort in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia Onsite or Virtual.
Day 1
Understanding Generative AI & Business Impact
- 20 min
Opening Context & Industry Shift
AI disruption across industries; leadership implications
- 40 min
Understanding Generative AI
What GenAI is, how it works, and enterprise use cases
- 15 min
Break
Refresh
- 45 min
AI in Business Functions
AI across strategy, operations, HR, finance, and customer experience
- 45 min
Leadership Decision-Making in AI Era
AI-assisted decisions, risk, governance, accountability
- 15 min
Break
Refresh
- 60 min
Executive Simulation Lab
Teams identify AI opportunities and risks in business scenarios
Day 2
AI Adoption, Productivity & Transformation
- 20 min
Recap & Reflection
Key takeaways from Day 1
- 40 min
AI-Enabled Productivity
AI for meetings, communication, reporting, and analysis
- 15 min
Break
Refresh
- 45 min
AI Adoption Challenges
Resistance, trust, governance, and workforce concerns
- 45 min
Human + AI Collaboration
Redesigning workflows and leadership approaches
- 15 min
Break
Refresh
- 60 min
Transformation Workshop
Designing an AI adoption roadmap for teams and functions
Day 3
Responsible AI & Future-Ready Leadership
- 20 min
Reflection & Emerging Trends
Future direction of AI in business
- 40 min
Responsible AI for Leaders
Ethics, bias, explainability, governance
- 15 min
Break
Refresh
- 45 min
AI Strategy Thinking
Building long-term AI capability and competitive advantage
- 45 min
Leadership in AI-Driven Organizations
Influence, communication, managing change
- 15 min
Break
Refresh
- 60 min
Executive Action Planning
AI priorities, implementation focus, next-step planning
Business outcomes
By the end of Generative AI for CXOs and Business Leaders, participants for the July 2026 Virtual cohort in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia will be able to
- Identify high-impact opportunities for Generative AI across business functions
- Improve strategic decision-making using AI-enabled insights
- Understand governance, risk and responsible AI considerations
- Enhance productivity through AI-assisted workflows
- Develop structured approaches for enterprise AI adoption
- Align AI initiatives with business priorities and operational goals
- Build leadership readiness for AI-driven transformation
Participant pre-requisites
What you need to bring to the room
Professional background
CXOs, business leaders, senior managers or functional heads involved in strategic or operational decision-making.
Knowledge requirements
- Basic understanding of business operations and digital workplace environments
- No coding or technical AI expertise required
Technical readiness
- Laptop or desktop for workshop activities and demonstrations
- Familiarity with productivity and collaboration tools
- Prior exposure to AI tools is beneficial but not mandatory
Optional industry certification alignment
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
The Generative AI for CXOs and Business Leaders MasterClass curriculum is aligned to Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (Exam Code: AI-900 / AI-901 (replacing AI-900 from 30 June 2026)). Participants who wish to pursue a Microsoft certification after the cohort can use this MasterClass as their foundation. The certification exam is administered by Microsoft and is optional.
View certification detailsThe AltaFuturis MasterClass certificate is issued separately by AltaFuturis Solutions. Microsoft, Azure and the AB / AI exam codes are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
The MasterClass at a glance
What your seat in Generative AI for CXOs and Business Leaders for the July 2026 Virtual cohort in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia actually buys you
3 days
Live cohort
12 hours
Applied learning
0 lines
Of code required
Certificate
Signed by the CEO
- Live, instructor-led delivery
- Reusable prompt libraries
- Sector case studies
- Hands-on applied labs
- Post-class community access
- Verifiable e-Certificate of Completion from AltaFuturis Solutions
Capability shift
The 6 things you will be able to do on Monday morning
Is this for you
The seat is built for these profiles
Work experience: 10+ years in leadership, strategy, transformation or board roles
- 10 plus years of leadership experience
- P and L, function or business-unit ownership
- No coding or technical background required
- Sponsored seat or self-nominated CXO
Sweet-spot roles
Where this MasterClass earns its return fastest
- CEO, MD, Country Head
- Board Director, Audit Committee Chair
- CFO, COO, CMO, CHRO, CIO, CTO
- Strategy and Transformation Heads
Hands-on stack
The enterprise GenAI stack you will touch in the room
Live, in-browser work with the platforms your enterprise is most likely to license. No installs, no coding, no slideware.
Why this, why now
The numbers that explain the urgency around Generative AI for CXOs and Business Leaders
78%
Of Fortune 500 boards now ask for an AI strategy
3.5x
Productivity uplift reported by AI-mature enterprises
USD 4.4T
McKinsey estimate of annual GenAI value globally
Career compounding
Three ways this MasterClass shows up on your CV in 12 months
Earn a board mandate on AI
Walk into the next board meeting with a defensible 12-month AI roadmap and a clear position on AI risk, talent and capital allocation.
Lead the AI conversation
Move from being briefed on AI by your team to chairing the AI agenda for your enterprise, your customers and your investors.
Protect enterprise value
Avoid the governance, vendor lock-in and reputational mistakes that have already cost listed companies hundreds of millions in 2024 and 2025.
Who is in the room with you
Curated by the CEO, delivered by AltaFuturis senior expert faculty
Curator and Sponsor
Ganesh Shevade
Co-Founder and CEO, AltaFuturis Solutions
Designs and curates the Generative AI for CXOs and Business Leaders programme and chairs the executive review at the end of each cohort. 25 plus years across business transformation, digital and Generative AI consulting for global enterprises. Cohorts are delivered by AltaFuturis senior expert faculty.
Delivery Faculty
AltaFuturis Senior Expert Faculty
Practitioners, not lecturers
Cohorts are delivered by a curated panel of senior practitioners with hands-on enterprise GenAI experience across ai-powered business acumen. Every session is built on live use cases drawn from AltaFuturis Applied AI MasterClasses client engagements across UAE, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia.