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Now in Blended Format – Self-paced Online + One Full In-Person Day
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms industries, the role of the board is evolving. Boards are no longer passive observers—they must actively guide AI adoption to unlock value, avoid risk, and ensure alignment with long-term purpose and sustainability goals.
Boards Impact Forum’s “Board Oversight of Responsible AI for Value Creation” is the Nordic benchmark program for non-executive directors, specifically designed to empower boards to lead responsibly and strategically in the AI era.
Why This Training Is a Must for Today’s Board Directors
This is not just another course on AI. It’s designed for boards, by board members, and built on top of cutting-edge research, live boardroom simulations, and practical governance tools.
- Built on Research – Grounded in the Springer Nature-published book AI Leadership for Boards
- Blended Learning Format – Self-paced 26-lesson course + 1-day in-person peer exchange
- AI Boardroom Simulator – Practice decision-making with real-world dilemmas
- Created by NEDs for NEDs – Curated for non-executive directors, corporate secretaries & chairs
- Sustainability at the Core – Integrated focus on AI for long-term sustainable value
Dates & Details
- In-Person Training Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026 | 9:30–16:30 CET
- Location: Internetstiftelsen, Stockholm
- Duration: ~24 hours of online content + 6 hours in-person
- Certification: Based on quiz completion, in-person participation, and final reflection
What You’ll Learn: The Six Core Modules
- AI Essentials for Boards – Foundations and trends across industries
- Strategic Integration – Align AI with your business and transformation strategy
- Operational Excellence – Guide data governance, innovation, and ecosystems
- Sustainable AI – Lead AI initiatives that create dual impact
- Robust Governance – Oversight of AI risks, ethics, cybersecurity & compliance
- Elevated Oversight – Monitoring progress and board-level leadership maturity
Each module includes videos, articles, practical tools, and reflection guides—plus voluntary Deep Dives for those wanting to explore further.
A Hands-On, High-Impact Learning Experience
“This program helps kickstart the adoption of AI as a playground for the board. It guides you in finding your own way to embrace the challenge with humility, even if you’re not a technology expert. A great wake-up call!”
“Excellent networking, renowned teachers and practitioners, friendly platform, all connected to the most recent business challenges. Highly recommended 100%.”
Guest Speakers You’ll Learn From
The program features leading voices from the Nordic AI and governance ecosystem, including experts from initiatives like AI Sweden, and seasoned non-executive directors from some of the region’s most forward-looking companies. These guest speakers bring deep insight into the practical realities of AI adoption, strategic oversight, and sustainability integration—ensuring participants gain not only theoretical knowledge, but also actionable perspectives grounded in real boardroom experience. Some of the confirmed speakers this far:
- Robin Teigland – Professor at Chalmers, co-founder of Peniche Ocean Watch
- Liselotte Engstam – INSEAD Top 50 Global NED, AI & sustainability governance leader
- Fernanda Torre – Strategist, researcher, and co-author of AI Leadership for Boards
Who Should Join
This training is tailor-made for:
- Non-executive board directors (NEDs)
- Board chairs
- Corporate secretaries
- Senior governance professionals
To attend, participants must have an active board mandate or have completed NED training through one of our partner networks.
Early Bird Registration Now Open
- Full Price: €2,450 + VAT
- Early Bird (until 30 Nov 2025): 50% off → €1,225 + VAT
- Registration closes: 19 January 2026
Based on Leading Academic Research
The program draws from the latest edition of AI Leadership for Boards, co-authored by the training faculty and published by Springer Nature. Developed in collaboration with Chalmers University of Technology, Stockholm School of Economics, MIT CISR, Internetstiftelsen, and others, the program is aligned with the World Economic Forum’s Principles for Climate Governance—with dedicated sections on responsible AI and sustainability.
Program fee: 2.450€ + VAT Early Bird for 1.225€ + VAT until 30th of November
Any enquiries, send an email to fernanda.torre@boardsimpactforum.com .
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