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, WednesdayTime: 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 outcomesSynopsis: 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 ManagementBefore 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 –Registration6:30 PM – Welcome & Program Introduction6.45 PM – INSEAD Alumni Network (UK NAA)7:00 PM – AI Masterclass : Leading innovation with AI: from big ideas to business outcomes8:00 PM –Alumni Panel 8:30 PM – Networking9.30PM – Session Close Explore INSEAD’s master programmes and learn how we develop leaders who transform business and society across cultures and industries.insead.edu/master-programmes

Join us in Dubai this month for an exclusive INSEAD Masterclass led by renowned faculty member Dr. Lite Nartey, Affiliate Professor of Strategy and Academic Director of the INSEAD Africa Initiative, where you'll gain fresh insights into leadership and business strategy. You will also have the opportunity to have all of your questions answered and to interact with like-minded individuals.*In celebration of the Holy Month, we will end the evening with a Networking Iftar in the Astor Ballroom I. Seats are limited, and RSVP is required.Agenda:4:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Welcoming & Registration 5:00 pm – 5:10 pm | Welcoming and Quick Intro (Mustafa Dada)5:10 pm – 5:20 pm | Introduction to INSEAD Programmes (Segen or Ahmed)5:20 pm – 6:30 pm | Faculty Masterclass (Lite Nartey) 6:30 pm – 6:45 pm | Prayer6:45 pm – 8:00 pm | Networking Iftar Venue: Astor Ballroom I | The St Regis Dubai, The Palm

You are warmly invited to experience the learning environment at INSEAD! Take this opportunity to join a masterclass by a renowned INSEAD faculty member and to learn more about the INSEAD Programmes. Our team and students will be there to share advice and their personal journey through a panel discussion followed by a networking reception.Date: 3 March 2026, TuesdayTime: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pmVenue: INSEAD Asia Campus, 1 Ayer Rajah Avenue, 138676Masterclass Topic by Professor Pushan Dutt: A Brave New World: Trade Wars, Macroeconomics & Geopolitics in the Age of TrumpSynopsis: This session examines how renewed protectionism, geopolitical fragmentation, and the global AI race are reshaping the world economy. Drawing on current macroeconomic data and historical parallels, Professor Pushan Dutt explores the implications of trade wars, weakened multilateralism, and rising strategic competition—particularly between the US, China, and Europe. The session highlights why uncertainty is now a permanent feature of the global system, how firms and countries must shift from efficiency to resilience, and why innovation, talent, and scale have become decisive competitive advantages. The discussion concludes with strategic insights on navigating tariffs, geopolitical risk, and technological disruption in an era where long-term plans give way to adaptive, dynamic strategy.Agenda6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Optional Campus Tours7:00 pm – 8 :15 pm: Masterclass by Professor Pushan Dutt , Professor of Economics & Political Science8:15 pm – 8:30 pm: Sharing by Career Development Centre by Larry Medina8:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Breakouts by Programmes9:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Networking reception + End of EventBreakout rooms:MBA | Amphi 102 Level 1MIM | Flatroom 1015 Level 1EMBA | Amphi 103 Level 1EMFin | Flatroom 1017A Level 1Joining us at this eventEMBA Alumni:Darmawan Shi | TIEMBA‘23 | Co-Founder, Revenue ScalerOlivier Menos | GEMBA‘18Shigeto Miyamoto | GEMBA’24 | VP of Digital Solutions, APAC, Syneos HealthMBA Alumni:Rhea Mann | MBA'22D | Associate Director, Global Marketing, KlookKaty Kaede Yoshida | MBA'24D | Senior Strategy Advisor, Dell TechnologiesMIM Alumni:Vibhu Walia | MIM’23 | Senior Associate, SGX GroupEMFin Alumni & Admits:Justin Yang | EMFin'23 | Director, Global Corporate Banking, OCBCBenjamin Lazarus | EMFin'25 | Head of Private Capital, APAC, NatWest MarketsEuganthra Baskaran | EMFin'27 | Programme Director, Risk & CFCC, Standard CharteredYou may view our Recruitment team here. You may also speak to our respective recruitment team member if you are keen in the Executive Master in Change (EMC) programme as well.