Executive Program: AI, GenAI, & AI Agents for Leaders

Friday, May 8, 1–6 p.m., | Saturday, May 9, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | St. Mary's Hall South, Boston College

Early registration rate of $1,295 ends on April 18 (please use code AIEXEC03 when registering).

Program Overview

This program is designed for leaders who want to move beyond AI hype and develop the fluency, judgment, and strategic perspective needed to make confident AI decisions. Taught by a practicing Fortune 100 Chief AI Architect, the program combines expert framing, live AI agent demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and structured peer discussion. Participants build a personalized AI Opportunity Action Toolkit for their organization: a working document they can bring to their leadership team the following week.

Faculty: Gary Arora

• Chief AI Architect at Deloitte
• AI Research Fellow and Professor at Boston College
• Leads AI deployments across Fortune 100 healthcare and financial services

Fireside Chat

Featuring Derya Isler, VP, AI Applications, Salesforce

Pre-Session (48 hours before)

•           AI Readiness Pulse Check (5-min online form)

What Participants Can Expect

•       A clear, non-technical understanding of AI, GenAI, and AI Agents
•       A strategic lens on where AI can create value and reshape work
•       Practical frameworks for evaluating risk, governance, and readiness
•       Exposure to live demonstrations that make current AI capabilities tangible
•       A clearer understanding of which AI risks apply to your organization and what governance is required

What Participants Walk Out With

•       A completed AI Opportunity Action Toolkit: personalized to your organization, peer-reviewed, and ready to present to your leadership team
•       Your organization’s AI Readiness Score across five dimensions
•       Hands-on experience building and configuring your own AI agent
•       A post-session digital kit: slides, AI cost calculator, blank toolkit for reuse, and curated reading list
•       Boston College Certificate of Completion

COMPLETE AGENDA (PDF)

Fees and Policies

Payment is due by credit card at registration. Refunds will be granted only up until registration closes at 12 p.m. on May 8. No refunds will be granted for errors on the participant's part (such as incorrect name/email upon registration, login failure, scheduling conflicts, etc.).

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you need to request an accommodation or ask a question about accessibility, please contact wcas.cece@bc.edu.