Polynome AI Academy, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi School of Management (ADSM), has announced the expanded lineup of global instructors for the second cohort of its Executive Program for Chief AI Officers (CAIO). The program, scheduled from April 10–21 in Abu Dhabi, now features top AI executives from NVIDIA, Mubadala, BCG, G42, AI71, and leading research institutions.
Designed to meet the growing demand for structured AI leadership across governments and large enterprises, the program equips Chief AI Officers and senior executives with governance frameworks, operating models, and strategic decision-making skills to lead AI initiatives at organizational and national levels.
Cohort 1: Proven Success and Real-World Impact
“The first cohort confirmed the critical need for a dedicated CAIO program,” said Alexander Khanin, Founder of Polynome Group. “Executives left Abu Dhabi with actionable strategies they are already implementing. With AI expected to influence half of all business decisions by 2027, equipping organizations with robust frameworks is essential. Cohort 2 builds on this momentum with enhanced curriculum and global perspectives.”
Dr. Tayeb Kamali, Chairman of ADSM, added, “Top executives in the region recognize that AI strategy cannot simply be delegated. Our immersive program equips leaders with the tools to successfully adopt AI and turn technological potential into tangible business impact.”
First Cohort Highlights: Learning and Engagement
The inaugural Executive Program, held in November 2025, welcomed 35 C-suite executives and senior technology leaders. Participants completed 10 comprehensive modules covering AI strategy, sovereign AI infrastructure, governance frameworks, agentic systems, Arabic NLP, AI investment strategy, and enterprise deployment methodologies.
Practical experiences included site visits to the UAE Cybersecurity Council, Core42’s Khazna Data Centers, and ADNOC, alongside executive roundtables with policymakers. Dr. Noura AlDhaheri, Chairman of DNA Investments, described the program as transformative, stating, “It connects us directly with AI creators and leaders, providing insights into real-world challenges and the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Continuous learning is essential as AI reshapes business globally.”
Global AI Experts Lead Cohort 2
Cohort 2 brings together leading voices from AI, investment, national-scale AI infrastructure, enterprise strategy, and frontier research. Confirmed instructors include:
Dr. George Tilesch, Founder & President, PHI Institute for Augmented Intelligence
Dr. Andrew Jackson, Group Chief AI Officer, G42
Prof. Merouane Debbah, Professor & 6G Lab Director, Khalifa University
Prof. Nizar Habash, Professor, NYU Abu Dhabi
Dr. John Ashley, Chief Architect, AI Nations & Director, NVIDIA AI Technology Centers
Charbel Aoun, Smart City & Spaces Director – EMEA, NVIDIA
Jean-Christophe Bernardini, Partner & Managing Director, BCG
Faris Al Mazrui, Head of Technology, Mubadala Investment Company
Chiara Marcati, Chief AI Advisory & Business Officer, AI71
Jorge Colotto, Founder & CEO, AIdeology.ai
Marco Tempest, Director of Innovation Hub, ETH Zürich
Additional instructors will be announced in the coming weeks.
Program Structure & Enrollment
The 10-day intensive program features 10 modules, executive seminars, case labs, operating model workshops, site visits to UAE AI institutions, policymaker roundtables, and lifetime access to the CAIO alumni network. It is tailored for CAIOs, CTOs, CIOs, CISOs, public sector advisors, and senior digital transformation executives.
Early-bird enrollment for Cohort 2 is now open at https://polynome.ai/form. Interested executives can request a consultation via academy@polynome.ai.
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