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DATA INSTITUTE

Chief AI Officer Immersion

The Chief AI Officer (CAIO) Immersion creates focused space for senior leaders to step back from day-to-day execution and engage deeply with what it means to lead AI responsibly and effectively.

Leading AI with Purpose

Through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and applied strategic work, participants strengthen their ability to translate AI potential into organizational value. The program guides leaders from understanding the AI landscape to shaping governance and operating models to building an actionable roadmap for adoption and change. Each day is intentionally designed to move participants from insight to alignment to execution, equipping them to lead AI initiatives with clarity, accountability, and impact across their organizations.

Enroll in the CAIO Immersion

Certificate Program

Date: March 25-27, 2026

Location: University of San Francisco Downtown Campus

Enrollment Fee: $3,000 (early bird through Jan 31) – $3,500 (standard)

Enrollment covers participation in the in-person CAIO Immersion, all course materials, and provided meals during program hours. Travel and hotel accommodations are not included.

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Why Join?

AI leaders are expected to move fast while managing risk, regulation, and organizational change. The CAIO Immersion creates focused space to step back, gain strategic clarity, and build the skills needed to lead AI responsibly and at scale. Through expert-led sessions, real-world cases, and peer exchange, participants leave with practical frameworks they can apply immediately.
 

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Lead with Vision

Board-Ready AI Strategy

Define and communicate a compelling AI vision that aligns enterprise strategy, governance, and execution.

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Govern with Confidence

Risk, Compliance & Responsible AI

Design governance and compliance frameworks that manage risk while enabling innovation and regulatory readiness.

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Build to Scale

Operating Models & Infrastructure

Develop the teams, operating models, and technical foundations required to scale AI across the organization.

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Transform Responsibly

Ethics, Performance & Change

Lead AI transformation that integrates ethical responsibility with measurable business impact.

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Immersive Experience

In-Person, Applied Learning

Three-day, in-person intensive at USF’s downtown San Francisco campus with practitioner & faculty-led sessions and real-world case studies.

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Learn from Leaders

Practitioner & Regulator Perspectives

Engage with panels featuring sitting Chief AI Officers, CIOs, and regulatory leaders shaping AI adoption today.

Meet Our Instructors

Our program brings together academic faculty and industry leaders who guide participants through real-world AI strategy and practical frameworks. You’ll learn directly from instructors who work at the intersection of AI, policy, and business.

Our Instructors
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Program Schedule

    • Define the CAIO mandate
    • Design AI strategy for efficiency, growth, risk mitigation, and new revenue
    • Analyze real-world success and failure case studies
    • Executive overview of data, platforms, and architecture
    • Governance, compliance, and ethical AI frameworks
    • Operating models and talent strategy
    • Emerging technologies including generative AI, agents, and industry-specific applications
    • Driving AI culture and adoption across the enterprise
    • Project pitches: build and present a 12-month AI roadmap
    • Closing dinner