Application-only · Confidential · Limited seats
Certified AI Board Executive
Why AI on the Board Agenda
Certified AI Board Executive
equips board members and senior leaders with decision-ready governance and oversight frameworks to steer AI adoption safely, effectively, and with confidence aligned with Swiss board duties (OR 716a/717) and EU-ready governance principles.
- Legal Duty: Under Swiss CO Art. 716a/717, boards are responsible for strategy, organization, and risk management – including AI.
- Regulatory Pressure: The EU AI Act introduces obligations that also apply to Swiss companies (extraterritorial scope).
- Opportunities & Risks: AI offers huge potential for efficiency and new business models, but also risks such as bias, liability, and reputational damage.
- Competence Gap: Studies show that while one-third of board members consider themselves “AI-ready”, very few companies have implemented actual AI strategies.
21.05.2026
AI Board Executive
09:00 – 17:15
+ Lunch & Apéro
Location to be announced upon application
German / English
CHF 2450.-
21.05.2026
AI Board Night
17:30 – 21:00
Location to be announced upon application
German / English
CHF 299.-
Exclusive Package
+ Board Decision & Oversight Pack (owners, KPIs, reporting cadence, escalation logic)
+ AI Board Governance Pack (templates & checklists)
+ AI Maturity Snapshot (executive summary + recommendations)
+ Access to Our Community with daily free learning assets
+ Materials from All Learning Modules and Additional Support Links
+ Valuable Peer Exchange
+ Executive Certificate: Certified AI Board Executive
+ Prompt Frameworks and Canvas
Agenda
- Boardroom framing & AI oversight essentials (roles, accountability, decision rights)
- AI fundamentals for boards (what to challenge, typical risks, value levers)
- Governance & compliance (OR 716a/717, EU AI Act essentials, governance-by-design)
- AI Maturity Snapshot (quick check + executive interpretation)
- Workshops: prioritisation & oversight cadence (KPIs, reporting, escalation)
- Board simulation (vendor / incident / reputational risk case)
- Networking lunch & closing apéro
Who it’s for
- Board members & C-suite (risk, governance, compliance, strategy)
- Leaders scaling AI beyond pilots
- Decision owners needing board-ready oversight
- Everyone who wants to see AI market insights, business models and real high value use cases
Why join
- AI is a board decision: get the oversight framing
- Take away a Board Oversight Pack: criteria, evidence, KPIs, cadence
- Confidential cohort + board simulation: pressure-test real scenarios
Places are limited to ensure a high-caliber peer group and a confidential exchange. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Why Boards Choose This Course
Knowledge in a nutshell
Governance-Focused
AI knowledge tailored for board members: obligations under Swiss CO (716a/717) & EU AI Act made practical.
100%
Strategy-Driven
From compliance to competitive edge: frameworks & tools to align AI decisions with long-term business strategy.
Exclusive
Peer Exchange
Exclusive networking with fellow board members across industries – sharing challenges & best practices.
Hosted at Zumtobel Group, Oerlikon · Zurich
Trainers
Julia Herz
- COO & Head of AI Academy
- Leadership & Strategy Expert
- MSc in Business Intelligence
Nina Habicht
- Founder & CEO, AI Trainer
- AI Entrepreneur
- MAS in Computer System Engineering
Do I need technical AI expertise to join this program?
No. The course is designed for board members. It focuses on governance, oversight, and strategic decision-making, not technical coding or development.
How is the program delivered?
The course can be attended as a compact half-day or more intensive full-day course. The full-day course offers deeper insights and hands-on exercises as well as an intensive exchange with board members from other companies.
Who should attend this course?
Board members, supervisory board members, and executives who need to oversee AI strategy, risk, and compliance at board level.
What certification will I receive?
You will be awarded the Certified AI Board Executive recognizing your AI governance competencies at board level.
How does this program differ from other AI courses?
Most AI courses focus on technology or operations. This program is exclusively designed for boards, covering law, governance, risk oversight, and strategic leadership.
Why is this relevant now?
With the EU AI Act and increasing regulatory focus on digital transformation, boards must ensure compliance, mitigate liability risks, and steer AI initiatives responsibly.
Can smaller companies (SMEs) benefit from this course?
Absolutely. SMEs are increasingly affected by AI-driven change and regulation. This course provides the tools to make informed, practical decisions without overwhelming complexity.
