Leading innovation with AI by Prof. Ville Satopaa | London

You are warmly invited to attend our upcoming Masterclass "Leading innovation with AI: from big ideas to business outcomes" in London by Professor Ville Satopaa. In addition to attending the Masterclass, our Recruitment team will provide insights into the curriculum, admissions process and career opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to have your questions answered during the Q&A session and interact with alumni/current students during a networking reception.

Date: 25 February 2026, Wednesday

Time: 6:15pm - 9:30 pm (Registration starts at 6:15pm)

Venue: Royal College of Surgeons, 38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE

Masterclass Topic: Leading innovation with AI: from big ideas to business outcomes

Synopsis: This masterclass explores how AI can amplify the two core stages of innovation: generating a large number of high-quality ideas and evaluating them systematically. Participants will see how AI can support creative ideation, enable collaborative workflows, and help simulate different stakeholder perspectives through synthetic personas. The session is fast-paced and hands-on, giving participants practical tools to innovate more effectively in any business context.

Speaker Profile | Ville Satopaa | Professor of Technology and Operations Management

Before joining INSEAD, Ville received his MA and Ph.D. degrees in Statistics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He also holds a BA in Mathematics and Computer Sciences from Williams College.Ville has decades of experience on data analytics. His current research studies collective intelligence of humans and/or AI in forecasting and decision-making. This involves developing general theory and methodology on information fusion and also specific projects that leverage AI for synthetic personas, experimental design, or conflict resolution. His expertise bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications, making significant contributions to both academia and industry. In recognition of his impact on management practice, he was named to the Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2024. 

Agenda:

6:15 PM –Registration

6:30 PM – Welcome & Program Introduction

6.45 PM – INSEAD Alumni Network (UK NAA)

7:00 PM – AI Masterclass : Leading innovation with AI: from big ideas to business outcomes

8:00 PM –Alumni Panel 

8:30 PM – Networking

9.30PM – Session Close

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