International Seminar Digital Transformation RCC-Harvard
- Boston
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Play a part in the future of business
Participate in a open-minded seminar in a unique and inspiring environment.
Request InformationAn immersive experience in digital change
This seminar is centred on digital transformation with a holistic business approach in technology, trends, and social changes to better understand a world that is quickly becoming more and more digital.
The seminar is structured as follows:
- Sessions held on the historic Harvard campus led by top professors in the fields of business, technology and social-cultural studies who actively teach at Harvard Business School, Harvard Berkman Center, MIT, and The University of Southern California (USC).
- In-depth visits to the MIT Media Lab and Harvard University campus.
Learn more about this in depth study of the latest trends in digital transformation and the startup ecosystem with the program catalog.
WHERE & WHEN
Location and Schedule
Cambridge, MA
July 12th-16th 2021
PROGRAM DETAILS
It is a tentative agenda and may be subject to changeMasterclasses on new trends in the business world around technologies such as robotics, data, ethics and innovation, focussing on the possibility of turning these ideas into business applications.
Seminar sessions
Sessions focused on hot topics in business and technology including robotics, big data, ethics and technological innovations, with a keen focus on how these concepts can have business applications.
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Day 1
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- 1
Topics covered in sessions throughout the day include:
- Program introduction and participants "tour de table".
- The future is here, is now - Machine learning and how the future happens.
- Media partnerships: Strategic relationships through technology and culture.
- Media, manipulation, disinformation, and adversarial media movements.
Guest speakers
José Manuel Martínez SierraDirector of RCC-Harvard
Colin MaclayResearch Professor and Executive Director of the Annenberg Innovation Lab at USC
David WeinbergerWriter In Residence at Google PAIR
Mike AnannyAssistant Professor, Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism at USC
Joan DonovanDirector of the Technology and Social Change (TaSC) Research Project - Shorenstein Center at Harvard University -
Day 2
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Topics covered in sessions throughout the day include:
- Platform competition in mobile apps.
- Digital media and public discourse.
- Strategy, transformation and the role of innovation in times of digital disruption.
Guest speakers
Pai-Ling YinAssociate Professor of Clinical Entrepreneurship and Director of the Technology Commercialization Initiative at USC Marshall School of Business
Rob FarisResearch Director - Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University
Carlos OsorioCofounder of Yuken Impact Research Lab, Guest Lecturer at Singularity University, Visiting prof at Deusto Business SchoolWorkshopHarvard campus tour -
Day 3 - Wednesday
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Topics covered in sessions throughout the day include:
- Understanding and communicating uncertainity when making model-based decisions.
- An ethical framework for digital innovation.
- Platform and ecosystem strategy.
Guest speakers
Elena GlassmanAssistant Professor of Computer Science at Harvard University
Michael L. Best Michael L. tiene una cuentaAssociate Professor of Computing and International Affairs Georgia Tech at Georgia Tech University
Elizabeth J. AltmanVisiting Assistant Professor at United States Military Academy at West PointWorkshopMIT MediaLab -
Day 4
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Topics covered in sessions throughout the day include:
- Considerations for Successfully Using Machine Learning in Business.
- The future of journalism in an internet age.
- AI and inclusion.
Guest speakers
Finale Doshi-VelezAssistant Professor of Computer Science at Harvard
Joshua BentonFounder and Director at Nieman Journalism Lab, Harvard University
Malavika JayaramExecutive Director of the Digital Asia HubWorkshopCambridge Innovation Center -
Day 5
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Topics covered in sessions throughout the day include:
- Innovation and transformation.
- Robotic dexterous picking. Why is grasping not a solved problem.
- Feedback and learning reflection.
Guest speakers
Michael ManessCo Founder at Subculture
Alberto RodriguezAssociate Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering at MIT
Colin MaclayResearch Professor and Executive Director of the Annenberg Innovation Lab at USC
Visits
Visits to leading technology hubs and historic Harvard University locations.
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- MIT Media Lab
- Harvard University campus tour
- Harvard Innovation Lab
- Closing Ceromony and dinner at the exclusive Harvard Faculty Club
We’ve prepared a PDF catalog with all the details so that you can learn more about the program whenever and wherever you want.
Download catalogLEADING EXPERTS
It’s not just what you learn, it’s who you do it with. You’ll grow alongside leaders from all areas of business. Together, you’ll discover where the digital revolution is headed.
THIS SEMINAR IS FOR:
PROFESSIONALS OPEN-MINDED TO NEW AND GLOBAL BUSINESS TRENDSThis week-long seminar is aimed at business professionals from any sector who want an in-depth look at the future of business and technological innovation in the digital era.
A unique learning experience adapted to your needs in this ever-changing business landscape. Are you ready to dive in?
A TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCE
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FEES & ADMISSIONS
LET YOUR STUDENT JOURNEY BEGIN8.500€
Program price
PROGRAM FEES AND FUNDING
To hold your position once you have been accepted onto program, you must pay a commitment fee. This fee is deductible from the total program cost.
See below for more information.
INSCRIPTION
1.150€
To reserve your place and register.
A single payment that is made at the end of the admission process.
PROMPT PAYMENT
6.075 €
15% discount if one single payment is done before February 28th.
7.225 €
IF YOU PAY IN FULL
7.350 €
If one single payment is made before the beginning of the program.
8.500 €
At ISDI, we make different financing agreements with banking entities such as Bankia, Sabadell, Santander and Nemuru available to candidates in the admission process.
ISDI has a scholarship program whose purpose is to support and encourage the inclusion of all those people who want to be part of its digital ecosystem, as well as to assist society and companies on their path to digital transformation. All those candidates who have passed the admissions process and have therefore been admitted to one of our programs may apply for one of the ISDI Scholarships.
We will assess each individual case in order to understand the personal needs of each application and we will help you find the option that best suits your needs.
This is all made possible thanks to ISDI’s reinvestment of a portion of its profits into the scholarship program.
Please read this document to get more information.
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
To start the admissions process, the first step is to fill out the form. Once we have received your request, the admissions team will contact you. The review and selection of students is crucial to the success of ISDI program, and the Admission Department is dedicated guiding you throughout the process.
After reviewing your CV or LinkedIn profile, our Admissions Department will follow up with you via telephone or campus visit. During this conversation, you will receive an assessment by our Admissions Manager. This assessment will focus on understanding your professional needs and goals and how they fit in line with the program. The Admission Manager will answer any questions you may have regarding the program content, learning methodology, student profiles, and financing.
On a campus visit, we would give you a walkthrough of our campus including classrooms, work spaces, staff, and a look at the ISDIness culture that thrives here. We would also invite you to attend a future Info Session, our ISDI Open Day, or other upcoming unique events.
Before an admissions interview, in order to verify your profile, we would need you to send us the following:
- your CV/résumé
- copy of an ID document such as national ID card or passport
Once you are ready to apply, we would set up an admissions interview with a member of our Admissions Committee. The interview would focus on your academic and professional background, as well as your personal goals.
This interview can be conducted in person or via telephone and is a mandatory part of the admissions process. For the interview, we would also ask you to provide us with your Academic record or transcript.
If you have been granted admission into the program, our Admissions Team will follow up with you regarding details about reservations, tuition & fees, as well as answer any remaining questions.
And once you have been officially admitted into the program, you form part of our ISDI ecosystem. This means we will keep you up-to-date on all events and sessions that you can attend before starting the program, as well as opportunities to meet your future colleagues and begin to truly discover the world of digital business.
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