Invitation丨Executive Leadership Programme in Shenzhen

We would like to welcome you to apply to join the Shenzhen session on Tuesday, 16 April 2024.
Delegates will be able to visit the surroundings of CKGSB’s state-of-the-art campus and learn from leading academics and industry leaders about how to harness data science and data driven to improve business decision-making.
About the programme
This immersive and interactive programme empowers a community of experienced executives and future leaders with the practical tools to harness data science and data driven decision making in your organisations. You will develop the best practices required to utilise data science to effectively transform business processes, drive performance and maintain a competitive edge.
Takeaways
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Develop a more focused strategic mindset to successfully harness the power of data science and data driven decision making to help your organisations move forward.
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Gain a in-depth understanding on how data analytics are applied in practice, enabling you to reimagine your data approach and transform it from a strategic objective to a useful tool.
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Advance your knowledge of how to create better data management process and policies to outperformance your competitors.
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Learn from live examples and industry guest speakers at the forefront of their fields.
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Expand your international professional network.
Keynote Speaker
Sun Tianshu
Sun Tianshu 孙天澍 is a Dean’s Distinguished Chair Professor of Information Systems and Director of the Center for Digital Transformation at CKGSB. He has been tenured at USC Marshall School of Business, held a joint appointment in Computer Science and been recognized with Robert R. Dockson Named Professorship.
Tianshu’s research is focused on digital transformation, digital technology, digital platform, and digital economy. Tianshu’s research conducted in collaboration with leading private and public sector organizations addresses how firms and governments can combine data analytics, field experiment, causal inference, machine learning, and economic models to improve business decisions and industry policies. His current research aims to understand 1) the technology, organizational and strategy factors that drive successful digital transformation of enterprises and local economies, 2) how firms and government can facilitate and regulate the use of personal data in the digital economy; 3) how digital platforms can design data-driven interventions to influence social sharing; 4) how organizations can leverage mobile and internet-of-things to integrate E-commerce and offline retail.
Tianshu has worked closely with a variety of organizations including Facebook, Alibaba and Adobe. Many findings from these studies have been implemented by collaborating organizations.
Tianshu received his Bachelor's in Physics from Nanjing University, and Master's in Physics and PhD in Information Systems from the University of Maryland.
Agenda
15:30 Registration
16:00-16:05 Introductory Remarks
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Tina Tu, Head of South China, China-Britain Business Council
16:05-17:00 Keynote Address
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Harnessing Data Science and Data Driven Decision Making - Dr. Sun Tianshu, Professor of Information Systems, CKGSB
17:00-17:15 Tea break
17:15-18:15 Panel Discussion
18:15-20:00 Light dinner & networking
*More panellists will be confirmed soon
*The current agenda is tentative and subject to change
How to Register
Register by Tuesday, 9 April 2024 to take advantage of our 10% OFF Early Bird offer!
Members: RMB 2,000 (Early Bird offer: RMB 1,800)
Non-members: RMB 2,500 (Early Bird offer: RMB 2,250)
Scan the QR code below to book your place on the upcoming Shenzhen leg of the programme.