Over 20 participants of the AI Revolution Bootcamp for Executives gained practical knowledge on the application of AI in businesses
Porto Business School hosted the first edition of the AI Revolution Bootcamp for Executives from November 22 to 24, an intensive program designed to equip executives with practical knowledge about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Over the three days, more than 20 participants acquired a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of AI, its practical application, and its impact on business, markets, and companies. The success of the school's first AI bootcamp opens doors to a new edition scheduled between May 22 and 24, 2024.
In the first session, participants had the opportunity to immediately use the AI ecosystem in building custom applications without the need for programming, as well as integrating technology into organizational strategies and structures through viable roadmaps. Legal and ethical issues in this field, such as data confidentiality and intellectual property, were also addressed.
Furthermore, the bootcamp aimed to demystify myths and misconceptions about AI and build effective AI products and architectures, focusing on user experience (UX) in its implementation and software development. The transformative potential that this technology can have in education and training was also analyzed. In this regard, the development of strategies to drive the adoption of ChatGPT and similar tools in organizations, in a context of joint and continuous learning, was explored.
The first AI Revolution Bootcamp for Executives brought together over two dozen participants, aged between 25 and 63 years, demonstrating that the program's area of focus is broad and relevant to a wide audience, regardless of age group. In terms of training and knowledge areas, highlights include backgrounds in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Management, Finance, and Accounting. It is also noteworthy that some of the participants hold positions in renowned organizations in Portugal, such as Deloitte, Trofa Saúde Group, Portgás, and even in institutions from other countries, like Caixa Económica de Cabo Verde.
“The first edition of the AI Revolution Bootcamp for Executives was a true success. Through this comprehensive and immersive experience, participants acquired the fundamental principles and practical experience necessary to apply AI in all functional areas of their respective companies,” says João Barros, chief platform officer of Nexar Inc. and director of the program at Porto Business School. He adds: “With this program, we intend to guide organizations towards the successful adoption of new AI tools, from the advanced stimulation of ChatGPT-4 to the safe construction of sophisticated AI applications with their own business data. The results of this first edition are very positive and we are already looking forward to the next edition in 2024.”
The next edition of the AI Revolution Bootcamp for Executives is scheduled to start between May 22 and 24, 2024, and includes 24 hours of training over three days, being taught in Portuguese in a face-to-face format, with the option of remote attendance in a synchronous mode. The program is aimed at company executives, management teams, entrepreneurs, and MBA students interested in acquiring skills about the latest AI tools and their potential to drive business growth. The target audience includes CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, CMOs, department directors, marketing professionals, business strategists, and technology consultants.
More information and registrations for the 2nd edition of the AI Revolution Bootcamp for Executives available here.
