Emerging Tech Management

Strategic Digital Transformation: Innovate and Future-Proof Your Enterprise in One Week
Taught by
Gregory LaBlanc
Gregory La Blanc
Faculty Director, UC Berkeley
Pieter Abbeel
Pieter Abbeel
AI Pioneer
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Brandie Nonnecke
AI Ethics Specialist
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Chen Hong
Professor & founding member, CKGSB
Location
In-person in UC Berkeley, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco
Time

Nov 2-7, 2025

Price
$12,800
(Regular Price)
$9,800
(Early Bird until 7/15)
Application Deadline
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What You Get

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A future-focused innovation leadership toolkit grounded in the Berkeley Method
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Practical frameworks to manage and prepare for emerging technologies
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Hands-on industry insights from Silicon Valley and San Francisco site visits
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Networking with global executives, entrepreneurs, and academic leaders
Leading the Digital Enterprise

The Emerging Tech Management (ETM) program is an exclusive, week-long executive experience hosted by UC Berkeley’s Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology. Designed for tech professionals, innovation leads, and rising executives, ETM Week equips participants with the frameworks, mindset, and networks needed to master emerging technologies and lead organizational transformation.

Through hands-on learning at iconic locations, global guest faculty, and the renowned Berkeley innovation framework, participants will sharpen their leadership capabilities and build actionable strategies for sustainable innovation in an AI-driven, technology-centric future.

Meet your Instructors
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Gregory La Blanc

Faculty Director, UC Berkeley

Gregory La Blanc is a Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Berkeley Haas, Berkeley Law School, and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Berkeley. At Haas, he launched the school's first classes in Data Science and Fintech. The recipient of numerous teaching awards, including the Haas Cheit Award, he teaches classes in finance, law, innovation, strategy, technology, and data. He also hosts a popular podcast called Unsiloed and teaches finance at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University School of Engineering, and Stanford School of Medicine.

Program Faculty
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Chen Hong
  • Professor of Management Science, Associate Dean for Americas and Director of Research Center for Clean Energy and Carbon Neutral Development, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB)
  • PhD, Stanford University
Pieter Abbeel
Pieter Abbeel
  • Professor, Berkeley Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS)
  • Director, Berkeley Robot Learning Lab
  • Co-Director, Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR) lab
  • Co-Founder, President, and Chief Scientist, Covariant
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    Brandie Nonnecke
    • AI Ethics Specialist
    • Director, CITRIS Policy Lab, UC Berkeley
    Guest Speakers from Leading AI Organizations
    Tsu-Jae King Liu
    Tsu-Jae King Liu
  • Former Dean, Berkeley Engineering
  • President, National Academy of Engineering
    • Bob Tinker
    Bob Tinker
  • Co-founder and CEO, BlueRock Security
    • John Hagel
    John Hagel
  • Trusted Advisor, Global Speaker, Futurist, Best Selling Author
  • Founder, Beyond Our Edge
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    Shomit Ghose
  • Partner, Clearvision Ventures
  • Lecturer, UC Berkeley College of Engineeringy
  • Adjunct Professor, University of San Francisco
    • Alan Boehme
    Alan Boehme
  • Global 500 CTO, CIO & Chief Innovation Officer, Coca-Cola, P&G, H&M
    • Stuart Russell
    Stuart Russell
  • Adjunct Professor, Institute of Design
  • Co-Founder, Doblin
    • Mike McManus
    Mike McManus
  • Senior Advisor & Executive Coach, BCG
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    Ikhlaq Sidhu
  • Dean, IE School of Science & Technology
    • Carlos Escapa
    Carlos Escapa
  • Data AI/ML Global Practice Lead, Accenture-AWS Business Group
    • Mike Todasco
    Mike Todasco
  • Former Senior Director of Innovation, PayPal
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    Ken Goldberg
  • Professor, Berkeley Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
  • William S. Floyd Jr. Distinguished Chair in Engineering, UC Berkeley
  • Co-Founder and Chief Scientist, Ambi Robotics
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    Xiang Bing
  • Founding Dean and Dean's Distinguished Chair Professor of China Business and Globalization, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB)
  • PhD, University of Alberta
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    Managers and directors aiming to optimize innovation leadership

    Professionals and entrepreneurs delivering cutting-edge technology solutions

    Venture investors targeting tech-driven opportunities

    Executive business candidates seeking to expand digital innovation capabilities

    Government professionals advancing innovation in public sectors

    Startup founders scaling their companies with Silicon Valley best practices

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    What People Say
    Product Director
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    "The ETM Week challenged me to think beyond my role and prepared me to lead global digital transformation with confidence and creativity. Such an amazing experience!"
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    "From Silicon Valley site visits to interactive sessions, this week expanded my mindset, network, and ability to lead tech-forward change."
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