Advanced AI Leadership Executive Education Program

You are invited to apply for a new executive education program offered by the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI).

As a senior level executive, you have a commitment to lead in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. Now, we encourage you to take your expertise to the next level.

Program Overview

Set in the tranquil setting of Stanford Sierra Camp, this advanced course offers a unique blend of cutting-edge research, practical applications, and human-centered AI frameworks. You’ll engage with top-tier AI faculty from Stanford’s School of Engineering, School of Medicine, and Graduate School of Business, while fostering connections with a close-knit community of leaders committed to ensuring AI’s benefits are broadly shared across society.

Ready to elevate your AI leadership? Join us in this transformative experience at Stanford Sierra Camp. Applications are now open.

Why attend?

Deepen your technical expertise: Expand beyond foundational AI concepts to critically assess AI solutions and their organizational impact.
Develop strategic AI leadership: Learn to integrate human-centered AI approaches that drive innovation and align with societal values.
Build a high-level AI leadership network: Collaborate with executive peers, academic experts, and industry pioneers, forming lasting professional relationships.
Craft a profitable AI strategy: Align your AI initiatives with business goals to maximize ROI while navigating AI's complexities with confidence.
Activities include: Industry panel, guided hikes, bonfires, pontoon boat rides, arts & crafts, shopping center, boating, and crawdad fishing.

Who should apply?

This program is open exclusively to senior level executives that demonstrate a commitment to human-centered AI. A carefully selected cohort will ensure a balance of field expertise and AI experience. We also encourage you to bring your families, with dedicated activities designed for them throughout the program.

Where and when?

The program will take place from May 4-7, 2025, at Stanford Sierra Camp, located just outside South Lake Tahoe. This distraction-free environment is ideal for deep connections, meaningful exchanges, and a refreshing 'digital detox.'

Application Process

Applications are due March 14, 2025. After receiving applications, we will notify applicants of admissions decisions by March 21, 2025. If you've been accepted, you'll receive additional information about how to complete your registration for the program.

Pricing

Program participants have the option of bringing their partner/spouse and children. There are four scenarios for pricing based on who will be joining you for the program. Please note that if you plan to bring your children, a partner/spouse must also join for chaperoning purposes. Prices* are listed below:

Regular pricing:
Individual (yourself): $12,500
Individual + partner/spouse: $13,300
Individual + partner/spouse + (1) child: $13,650
Individual + partner/spouse + (2) children: $14,000

*All prices include accommodation, meals, access to Sierra Camp amenities, one-on-one access to faculty and industry speakers, program materials, and so much more.

For more details, please contact us at hai-education@stanford.edu. We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application!

Speakers & Bios

Mykel Kochenderfer

Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University. Director of the Stanford Intelligent Systems Laboratory (SISL)

Mykel Kochenderfer is an Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University. He is the director of the Stanford Intelligent Systems Laboratory (SISL), conducting research on advanced algorithms and analytical methods for the design of robust decision making systems.

James Landay

Anand Rajaraman and Venky Harinarayan Professor, School of Engineering, Professor of Computer Science, Stanford University; Denning Co-Director (Acting) of Stanford HAI

Russ Altman

Kenneth Fong Professor and Professor of Bioengineering, of Genetics, of Medicine (General Medical Discipline), of Biomedical Data Science, and, by courtesy, of Computer Science; Associate Director, Stanford HAI

Jeanne Tsai

Professor of Psychology

Jeanne L. Tsai is currently Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology at Stanford University, and the Director of the Stanford Culture and Emotion Lab. She earned her B.A. in psychology at Stanford, and then her PhD in clinical psychology at UC Berkeley.

Ge Wang

Associate Professor, Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA); Department of Music and, by courtesy, of Computer Science, Stanford University

Anka Reuel

HAI Graduate Fellow

Anka Reuel is a CS Ph.D. Student at the Stanford Intelligent Systems Laboratory, advised by Prof. Mykel Kochenderfer. Her work focuses on operationalizing responsible AI (RAI).

Francios Chaubard

Entrepreneur and Computer Scientist

Francois Chaubard is an American entrepreneur and computer scientist. He has built large-scale AI applications for Retail, Autonomous Vehicles, and Missile Defense. He founded Focal Systems, the global market leader in AI applications for Retail.

Lisa Einstein

Lisa Einstein serves as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s first Chief AI Officer. In this role, she leads CISA’s efforts to responsibly adopt AI tools that can help advance the agency’s mission and works to identify and mitigate risks to U.S.