Navigating Risks Associated with AI and Emerging Technology

As emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, biotechnology, and digital platforms, rapidly transform governance, business, and society, leaders must be equipped to understand, anticipate, and manage the risks these innovations pose to democracy, institutional integrity, and public trust. This forward-looking course provides an essential guide for leaders operating in democratic settings to understand the governance, ethical, legal, and operational implications of emerging technologies. Participants will explore how technologies can both empower and undermine democratic institutions, affect privacy and security, disrupt markets and labor, and influence public discourse and decision-making.

Through expert-led sessions, practical case studies, and scenario analysis, the course equips leaders with tools for strategic risk assessment, technology governance, regulatory foresight, and cross-sector collaboration. Topics include data protection, cybersecurity, algorithmic bias, misinformation, surveillance, digital inclusion, and responsible innovation framed within national and global governance contexts.

The course also emphasizes leadership accountability and public engagement in the technology policy process, helping participants build capacity to balance innovation with democratic values, human rights, and institutional resilience.

Navigating Risks Associated with Emerging Technology is not a technical course. It is a leadership development experience that strengthens participants’ ability to make informed, ethical, and inclusive decisions in the face of rapid digital disruption.

By the end of the programme, participants will emerge better prepared to guide their institutions, influence policy, and foster trust in the responsible use of technology for sustainable and democratic development.

Navigating Risks Associated with Emerging Technology is a strategic Executive Education Course tailored for Ministers and Commissioners, Leadership of Legislatures, Permanent Secretaries, Director-Generals, Directors, Legislative Committee Chairpersons, Local Government Chairpersons, County Executives, Captains of Industries, and Chief Executives and senior managers in public and private establishments, as well as Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and NGOs.