The Experience

A Detailed Look at the AI for Change Experience

Our Learning Expeditions are carefully curated to provide a transformative experience. Each day is structured to maximize learning, networking, and strategic thinking. From closed-door co-development sessions to exclusive site visits, every element is designed to foster meaningful conversations and drive impactful AI strategies within your organization.

Objectif

Day 1: Inspiration, Perspective & Co-Development

Executive Immersion (closed-door)

  • No operational work
  • No distractions
  • Full availability
  • Co-development workshops
  • Vision roundtables
  • Informal conversations
  • Shared hotel & meals
The goal: build trust and intimacy.
Day 2: Business Cases & Collective Intelligence

Executive Immersion (closed-door)

  • No operational work
  • No distractions
  • Full availability
  • Co-development workshops
  • Vision roundtables
  • Informal conversations
  • Shared hotel & meals
The goal: build trust and intimacy.
Day 3: Team-building & GITEX summit
  • Human connection
  • Group dynamics
  • Shared vision
  • Strong collective mindset
By Monday morning, everyone knows each other.
Day 4: GITEX expo
  • Deeper conversations
  • Faster connections
  • More mature discussions
  • Higher business impact
GITEX becomes a place of activation, not discovery.

Morning

Inspirational Talk & Strategic Perspective

The journey starts with an inspirational talk designed to set the tone of the expedition.

Participants will:

  • step back from operational pressure,
  • challenge their current vision of AI,
  • gain perspective on AI transformation at scale.

The objective is to open minds and align strategic thinking.

Business Cases & Experience Sharing

The second day starts with real business cases brought by participants and partners.

Discussions focus on:

  • what worked,
  • what failed,
  • lessons learned,
  • how to scale AI initiatives in complex organizations.

The emphasis is on practical impact, not theory.

Team Building & Human Connection

The day starts with a team-building experience designed to strengthen the group dynamic and accelerate trust.

By the end of the morning, the delegation is fully aligned — ready to enter the Summit as a connected executive community.

Briefing & Targeted Agenda

The final day starts with a briefing session.

Participants align on:

  • key meetings,
  • target partners,
  • objectives for the Expo.

Midday

Executive Roundtable

A high-level roundtable discussion brings participants together around shared challenges.

Executives exchange openly on:

  • AI strategy and execution,
  • governance and operating models,
  • transformation leadership.

This is a peer-level conversation, grounded in real experience.

Midday – Co-Development in Action

Midday continues with co-development workshops, allowing participants to refine their challenges, confront different perspectives, and identify concrete next steps.

Summit Briefing & Priority Setting

Before the Summit, the group aligns on:

  • key topics to follow,
  • priority sessions and speakers,
  • strategic meetings to activate.

Participants enter GITEX with clarity and intention.

GITEX Expo & Business Activation

During the Expo, participants engage in high-value meetings, partner discussions, and solution exploration aligned with their real needs.

Afternoon

Co-Development Workshop

The afternoon is dedicated to the first co-development workshop.

Participants work in small groups on:

  • real business challenges,
  • concrete AI use cases,
  • organizational and transformation issues.

The focus is on collective intelligence and actionable insights.

Co-Development

The afternoon deepens the co-development work, followed by a closing pitch session.

Participants synthesize:

  • key learnings,
  • shared insights,
  • collective priorities.

The goal is to anchor outcomes before moving to the global stage.

GITEX Summit Keynotes

The group participates in AI-focused keynotes at GITEX Summit.

Because of the work done upstream, conversations are more mature, insights are immediately contextualized, and discussions extend naturally beyond the stage.

Partner Meetings & Final Connections

The afternoon is dedicated to targeted follow-up meetings, final partner conversations and last connections — ensuring that every participant leaves with clear actions and the right contacts.

End of day – Debrief & Consolidation

A structured debrief session allows participants to consolidate:

  • key insights and signals from the Expo,
  • priority opportunities,
  • concrete next steps and follow-ups.

Evening

Dinner Experience

The day ends with an exclusive dinner in a carefully selected venue: Atmosphere.

This informal setting allows for deeper conversations, trust-building, and strong human connections. This is where relationships truly begin.

Desert Night & Executive Immersion Closing Pitch

To close the AI for Change immersion, the group heads into the desert for a unique evening experience.

In a relaxed and memorable setting, we deliver the final closing pitch, celebrate key takeaways, and strengthen relationships through shared moments — far from the city, close to what matters.

Yacht Night

The day ends with an exclusive yacht evening — a premium setting designed for informal conversations, deeper relationships, and high-level networking in a relaxed atmosphere.

Farewell Dinner & Transfer to the Airport

The expedition concludes with a farewell dinner in Dubai — the final moment to celebrate, reflect, and reinforce relationships.

After dinner, the group departs together for the airport.

Join AI for Change for an exclusive learning expedition designed for IA & C-level executives. Experience unparalleled peer-to-peer learning, strategic co-development, and forge lasting connections that drive AI transformation within your organization.

At AI for Change, we believe that true innovation stems from collaborative exploration and shared insights. Our Learning Expeditions are meticulously designed to foster an environment where C-level executives can engage in meaningful conversations, co-develop strategies, and forge lasting connections that drive AI transformation within their organizations.
Peer-to-Peer Learning
Engage in candid conversations with fellow leaders, sharing challenges and successes in AI implementation. Benefit from diverse perspectives and collective problem-solving.
Exclusive Access
Gain privileged access to cutting-edge AI research, emerging technologies, and industry best practices. Stay ahead of the curve with insights from leading experts and innovators.
Strategic Networking
Build valuable relationships with key decision-makers, potential partners, and industry influencers. Expand your professional network and unlock new opportunities for collaboration.