Building AI-Enabled Universities - Executive Leadership Programme

Introduction

The Centre for Innovative Leadership & Governance (CLIG Africa), in collaboration with Serianu Ltd., is pleased to invite Vice-Chancellors, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, and senior university leaders to a high-level executive programme on strengthening Artificial Intelligence integration within university leadership and operations. The programme is designed as a strategic intervention to equip top leadership with the foresight, competence, and practical tools required to navigate the rapidly evolving digital and AI-driven higher education environment.

Equipping university leaders to govern, deploy, and lead AI transformation responsibly.

23 - 27 Nov 2026

Mombasa, Kenya

Programme Delivery
The programme is delivered through expert-led sessions, case studies, scenario-based learning, peer exchange, and
practical tool demonstrations designed to strengthen reflection, engagement, and strategic institutional response.

About the Organizers

The programme is delivered by CLIG Africa, a leading executive leadership institute with over eight years’
experience in strengthening governance, strategic leadership, and institutional transformation across Africa, in
partnership with Serianu Limited, a premier African cybersecurity firm specializing in digital risk management, cyber resilience, and organizational security capacity building.
Together, the two institutions bring a combined strength of strategic leadership development and deep cybersecurity
expertise to support universities in navigating AI adoption and managing emerging digital risks.

Target Audience

Specially tailored for emerging leaders and aspiring executives, the program offers a focused pathway to refine strategic insight, drive innovation, and strengthen governance capacity for senior leadership:

  • Departmental heads, deputy and assistant directors
  • Program and project leaders managing institutional initiatives
  • Entrepreneurs and business founders driving sustainable growth
  • Leaders and professionals in academia, government, and public administration
  • Executives and managers in corporate and private sector organizations

Key Topics

  • Leadership Mindset for Success
  • Emotional Intelligence and Executive Decision-Making
  • Resilience and Adaptability in Leadership
  • Inclusive Leadership Across Gender and Generations
  • The Glass Cliff & Risk Management
  • Breaking Barriers and Overcoming Limitations
  • From Strategy to Results: Turning Vision into Outcomes
  • Execution Discipline and Performance Systems
  • Data-Informed Leadership & Innovation with AI
  • Work–Life Harmony and Sustainable Leadership

Why Attend?

Expected Outcomes

Fees & Logistics

Programme: Exectuive Emerging Leadership Programme

Training Date: 23rd - 27th November 2026

Venue: Mombasa, Kenya

Training Fee: Ksh.150,000 per participant (VAT inclusive) and covers facilitation, mid-morning and afternoon teas, and lunch).

Payment guidelines to be send after registration

Participants will meet their own travel costs, accommodation, airport transfers, medical insurance, and other personal expenses.

Registration deadline: 2 Nov 2026

How to join

Register online
Download registration form
Payment Guidelines