About
Immerse yourself in the cutting-edge world of technology with (ETM) Week, hosted by UC Berkeley's Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology. This exclusive week-long program combines insights from global tech leaders and Berkeley's renowned innovation framework to equip tech professionals and innovation leads with the skills necessary for mastering emerging technologies. You'll engage in hands-on sessions at iconic locations across UC Berkeley, Silicon Valley, and Napa, gaining insights from a diverse cohort of peers and leading academic and industry experts. Participate in ETM Week to expand your professional network, align your business strategies with global tech trends, and position yourself at the forefront of technological advancement.
UC Berkeley's internationally renowned Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (SCET) hosts this week-long in-person program in partnership with leading global institutions. This year's global partners are Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB), offering the top business education in Asia and IE University's School of Science and Technology, creating a major hub for science and technology in Europe. These partners, together with UC Berkeley are integral to providing a unique global perspective from both a cohort and instructor perspective. The program guides rising innovation leaders to transform their organizations with proven strategies; cutting edge research and insights; and best-in-class advice for creating more innovative cultures to capitalize on emerging tech developments with a focus on AI.
Jump ahead with the Berkeley Method, taking you on a journey, both metaphorical and literal, to enhance your growth mindset, learn new innovation frameworks, and expand your ecosystem through industry mentors, iconic academic and industry speakers, and peers from around the globe.
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One Week In-Person Program
Built on a decade of SCET innovation leadership education, this immersive program specializes in developing the mindsets of technology professionals to be more innovative and future-focused, while helping them understand, manage, and prepare for emerging technologies that will affect their business. A decade of knowledge condensed into one week.
Curriculum Schedule
All program modules are presented by academic and research superstars, Silicon Valley icons with insights for navigating the future, and business coaches with mindset and framework expertise. The 2024 agenda will be released soon. The 2023 program unfolded like this:
- Sunday, November 5th - Program welcome, networking reception and team building on the UC Berkeley campus.
- Monday - Friday, November 6th - 10th - Immersive learning on campus from industry leading expert speakers from OpenAI, A16Z, Tesla, UC Berkeley and many more (see Speakers Tab for more information) including interactive presentations. AI impact on Business (Software, Manufacturing, Energy, Agriculture and more), Web 3.0 and Sustainability along with management insights on designing and leading sustainable change. Days include afternoon reception for reviewing content, networking, and project collaboration.
- Full Day offsite visits to leading Silicon Valley companies - Tesla, Microsoft, and Andreessen Horowitz (A16Z, the Valley's leading VC).
- Friday afternoon, November 10th - Closing keynotes and Pitch Review with Industry Judge Panel.
- Friday evening - Closing Keynote and Certificate ceremony.
- Optional: Pre-program VIP Access to DeCode Conference (11/4 ).
Featured Faculty
Ikhlaq Sidhu
IE University
Science & Technology, Founding Director of Engineering Leadership Professional Program
Ikhlaq Sidhu
IE University
Science & Technology, Founding Director of Engineering Leadership Professional Program
Hong Chen
Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business
Associate Dean, Director of Research Center for Clean Energy and Carbon Neutral Development
Hartmut Esslinger
Frog Design
Founder and Author, Design Forward: Creative Strategies for Sustainable Change
John Nagle
Point Blue Conservation Society
Policy Board
Past Speackers
Mike Schroepfer
Former CTO, Meta and climate tech investor
Surbhi Sarna
NVision founder, author and Y Combinator Partner
Padma Warrior
Founder and CEO, Fable and former C-level executive at Motorola, Cisco, and NIO
Fyodor Urnov
Scientific Director, Innovative Genomics Institute (CRISPR)
Anca Dragan
Assistant Professor, UC Berkeley and Research Scientist, Waymo
Certification
Practice ideation, innovation, business and team building, and develop an innovation leadership toolkit.
Where You'll Learn
Berkeley Campus
Financial District, San Francisco
Sillicon Valley, San Jose
Who Should Attend
The program is designed for professionals tasked with leading sustainable innovation and emerging technology in their marketplace, including:
- Managers/Directors looking to optimize their innovation mindset.
- Professionals and business owners looking to deliver cutting-edge innovation.
- Venture investors focused on tech sector opportunities.
- Executive business candidates.
- Government professionals responsible for promoting innovation among their constituents.
- Startup founders keen to implement the newest Silicon Valley approaches as they scale their business.
"I will highly recommend the program for anyone who's willing to:
1. Gain knowledge of emerging tech, investment and economic trends in Silicon Valley.
2. Find a tech partner for their business strategy.
3. Network with a group of international entrepreneurs, investors, professors and business professionals."
- ELPP PARTICIPANT & BUSINESS OWNER FROM ASIA PACIFIC
"It has extended my mindset and and also improved my professional network. The most valuable [thing to me] was the close access to all the speakers and individual discussions."
- 2022 PARTICIPANT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR,
EDUCATION INSTITUTION FROM EUROPE
"The program was amazing and beyond what I expected. The curriculum is very well structured with academic, industry, and investment professionals. It offered a good mix of knowledge in the big global picture, industry developments, capital prospective and pitch/communication skills."
- ELPP PARTICIPANT & BUSINESS LEADER FROM ASIA PACIFIC
Key Takeaways
Cutting Edge Tech Insights
Build your toolkit for tech strategy decisions. Develop leading-edge insights into operational innovation. Experiment with best practices in authentic leadership, negotiations, and influence.
Visits to World Class Tech Organizations
Complete a cross-corporate group project, with personalized mentorship and opportunity to pitch your ideas.
Enriched Innovation Ecosystem
Complete a cross-corporate group project, with personalized mentorship and the opportunity to pitch your ideas.
Mindset & Leadership Skills
Build your toolkit for tech strategy decisions. Develop leading edge insights into operational innovation. Experiment with best practices in authentic leadership, negotiations and influence.
FAQ
Seats are first come, first served.
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Questions? Contact Us
Kristina Susac
Partner Success Officer
susac@berkeley.edu
