Silicon Valley AI Immersion

Exclusively network with top AI innovators to propel your business growth
  • Learn directly from the innovators: Engage with visionaries from top schools & trillion-dollar companies
  • Discover AI startup success: Access exclusive sessions with top VCs & invest in early-stage ventures
  • Build a global network: Forge lasting partnerships with a diverse group of industry leaders
  • Ensure business excellence: Attract potential investors & learn hands-on AI strategies for business success
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AI: Learn. Design. Build. Invest.

Home to over 38 Fortune 500 companies, leading tech brands, and major incubators, Silicon Valley stands at the forefront of the AI revolution. Innovations from this hub often drive global technological progress. As these advancements accelerate, they reshape every facet of modern business operations, from strategic decision-making to last-mile delivery.

Companies are already using AI to increase customer focus, personalize interactions, and drive more value across functions like finance, analytics, supply chain, and manufacturing. As a senior leader, understanding AI’s impact on your core operations is the need of the hour as it can help you prepare your workforce for this shift, and position your organizations to be more agile and innovative. There’s no better place to explore these advancements than Silicon Valley.

Curated to inspire ambitious leaders, the Silicon Valley AI Immersion study trip is a 7-days experience that gives you exclusive access to global business insights from top innovators and industry experts from trillion-dollar businesses like Apple, Meta, and Tesla. You will meet them to understand new cutting-edge investments in AI.

You will participate in fireside chats with founders, thought leaders, and C-level executives from academia, industry, and venture capital/private equity while building connections with entrepreneurs, engineers, and service providers who can help you achieve your AI development goals.

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Discover Endless Possibilities of AI with a Global Cohort

Ready to unlock the potential of AI? Join our action-packed 6-day Silicon Valley Immersion program and dive into the heart of the AI revolution. This isn’t your typical tour—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get ahead of the competition by learning from the best in the world.

This epicenter of the technological revolution is home to many trillion-dollar businesses with global influence. From chip manufacturing and autonomous vehicles to Cloud AI, you can immerse yourself in emerging technologies and witness innovation firsthand at some of the most cutting-edge labs on the planet.

In addition to engaging with brilliant tech experts, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from top VCs through indoor workshops and exclusive networking dinners. These sessions offer a chance to identify early-stage investment opportunities, present compelling pitches to attract investors, and build valuable relationships with VCs who are leading AI and tech investments.

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    Who is this program for?

    CxOs: In a landscape of constant technological disruption and digital transformation, C-suite executives must create agile operations and strategic roadmaps to keep their organizations competitive. In this tour, they will learn directly from top experts, build strategic relationships, and gain the first-mover advantage to stay ahead of the curve.

    Entrepreneurs and Business owners: Like CxOs, entrepreneurs will learn how to develop robust business roadmaps, network with industry thought leaders and trendsetters, and identify potential AI applications for their ventures through dynamic idea exchange within the global cohort.

    Investors: For investors, this trip is a gateway to understanding the future of AI and tech investments. Network with the next generation of tech entrepreneurs, explore early-stage ventures and stay tuned to upcoming major investment trends.

    Enable your organization to succeed

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    Inspire AI transformation
    • Anticipate future disruptions over the next 3–5 years to invest in new products and processes today

    • Learn from top US companies on how AI platforms can help streamline business operations and eliminate inefficiencies

    • Explore strategies to foster agile and more seamless collaboration within your organization

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    Learn from the world's best
    • Expand your understanding of emerging tech through Q&A with leaders at the forefront of ground-breaking innovations

    • Discover the KPIs for identifying promising tech ventures and explore early-stage investment opportunities

    • Learn how to optimize resources with AI and attract funding to drive growth for your organization

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    Build a global executive network
    • Establish the groundwork that will help position your organization prominently on the global technology landscape

    • Build lasting relationships with senior leaders in this multi-industry cohort

    • Connect with local entrepreneurs, engineers, and executives who can help you build and apply AI solutions for your business

    Engage in conversations with the world’s best

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    Steve Hoffman

    Chairman and CEO, Founders Space

    Steve Hoffman serves as the chairman and CEO of Founders Space, a renowned accelerator for overseas startups entering Silicon Valley, recognized by Forbes and Entrepreneur Mag...

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    Angjoo Kanazawa

    Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley.

    Angjoo Kanazawa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. She leads the Kanazawa A...

    Access Exclusive Discussions

    Session 2 with Pierro Scaruffi

    Closed-Door Sharing Session

    By Piero Scaruffi

    Session 3 with Meta, Tesla, and Apple Experts

    Closed-Door Sharing Session

    By Experts from trillion-dollar companies

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    Learn the latest advancements in AI, graphics, and computing

    Experience NVIDIA GTC in San Jose, CA

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    Experience Visionary Leadership at GTC

    By Jensen Huang

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    Understand the latest trends in AI​

    By Angjoo Kanazawa

    Session 5 with Steve Hoffman

    The Latest Trends in AI Through the Eyes of Investors

    By Steve Hoffman

    Session 6 with Top VC

    Closed-Door Sharing Session

    By a Top VC and Founder

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    Explore AI's Impact and Connect with Global Leaders.

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    Note: Use of names and references of companies are our independent publication and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by said companies. The mentioned companies may own the trademark for their respective names.

    Program itinerary

    You will find answers to the most pressing questions on every executive's mind from those leading technological breakthroughs. This seven-day and eight-night program has all the makings of an enriching experience in the heart of tech innovation.

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    March, 2025

    Arrival and Welcome Session 

    Get to know your peers before embarking on your learning journey in Silicon Valley.

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    March, 2025

    Close Door Conversation with Piero Scaruffi

    Join an exclusive, closed-door meeting with Piero Scaruffi to unlock the future of artificial intelligence, where industry-leading insights and cutting-edge advancements await.

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    March, 2025

    Delight in a Sunset Dinner Experience at Fisherman's Wharf

    Discover one of the East Coast’s finest locales with a view of the tranquil harbor of San Francisco. Savor a delicious dinner at a multicuisine restaurant while exchanging stories with your companions about the day's visits.

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    March, 2025

    Course by with Angjoo Kanazawa, Research Scientist at Google Research/Professor at Berkeley​

    Dialogue with Berkeley professor Angjoo Kanazawa, ex-Research Scientist at Google Research on understand the latest trends in AI​

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    March, 2025

    Spend a Day on the UC Berkeley Campus

    Experience a campus tour highlighting UC Berkeley's profound influence on Silicon Valley and the technology sector. Visit the Berkeley AI Lab, where cutting-edge research and innovation converge to redefine the boundaries of artificial intelligence.

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    March, 2025

    Conversation with Steve Hoffman, the Godfather of Venture Capital in Silicon Valley

    Visit one of the world's leading startup incubators and accelerators behind organizations such as Instagram, Etsy, Firebase (acquired by Google), and VR game developer Survios. Through a session with Steve Hoffman, learn about the Silicon Valley ecosystem and AI investment and financing opportunities, and learn how to pick the next AI unicorn.

     Note: Program itinerary is subject to change.

    Use of names and references of companies are our independent publication and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by said companies. The mentioned companies may own the trademark for their respective names.

    Hear from our participants

    "Thrilled to have attended Pieter Abbeel's enlightening master class on the future of Al at UC Berkeley in SF today! A true luminary in the field, Abbeel's impact spans across academia, industry, and ...
    Suresh
    General Partner
    SUNICON VENTURES
    "Revelatory — that's the word for today's session with Pieter Abbeel. His dual roles at Berkeley and OpenAI have clearly nurtured a generation of AI pioneers. Witnessing the bond between teacher and s...
    Bolin MA
    Director, Hong Kong AIA Group
    "Today, we delved into the true potential of AI, not as a replacement for humanity but as an enhancement to our most ambitious endeavors. The tour's thoughtful curation has bolstered my belief in a fu...
    Moon ZHANG
    Founder, Nanjing Boan Pharmaceutical Development Co., Ltd.
    "The depth of insight provided by Pieter Abbeel at Berkeley was like a draught of clarity. This study tour has masterfully orchestrated moments of learning with serene views, like those at the Golden ...
    Leslie GU
    CEO, Shanghai Lishi Advertising Group Co., Ltd.
    "The caliber of my peers on this Silicon Valley journey has been nothing short of awe-inspiring. From titans of industry to innovative financiers, every story I've heard has been a lesson in ambition....
    Jianzhong ZHANG
    General Manager, Shijiazhuang Yisite Import and Export Trade Co., Ltd.
    "A discussion with Pieter Abbeel about AI’s trajectory was exhilarating, to say the least. The tour has provided access to thought leaders and visionaries, offering us a glimpse into the future of tec...
    Matthew LAI
    Chairman, Greenbull Capital Holdings Limited
    "IDEO’s session with Barry Katz was an immersion into practical creativity. The tour’s seamless integration of academic and real-world perspectives has been a highlight of my professional development....
    Ricky
    Chairman, Greenbull Capital Holdings Limited

    Silicon Valley Immersion Snapshots

    Catch a glimpse of the sights and collaborations that emerged among senior executives from China in the heart of technology and business.

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    Connect 1:1 with our learning advisor

    Our learning advisors have helped senior executives around the world to choose the right program. Schedule a 1:1 to know more about Silicon Valley AI Immersion program.

    Email: globalimmersion-siliconvalley@emeritus.org

    Phone Number: +91-8097457531

    Fee details

    Please find below the details of the fee for Silicon Valley AI Immersion program.

    • Fee inclusions: four-star hotel accommodations throughout the trip, food, and beverages (specialty meals; breakfast, lunch, dinner at fine dining restaurants), welcome and closing party, all learning expenses (visits to organizations, universities, venue, business meetings, instructors, materials, etc.), tour guide, luxury shuttle, travel insurance, and business visa invitation letters

    • Fee exclusions: international airfare, visa application, and processing, domestic transportation within the home country, and in-hotel expenses, such as laundry, haircuts, phone calls, drinks, pay TV, etc.

    • For those applicants who need a visa to travel to the United States, it is recommended that you apply by the early application deadline to allow sufficient time for the visa processing formalities.

    Additional Information

    Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly.

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