Doing Business in India: Navigating Opportunity, Culture, and Complexity

Duration: July 21-25, 2025

For global businesses and investors, India represents one of the most dynamic and promising frontiers of the 21st century. With a youthful population, a rapidly digitizing economy, pro-reform policies, and growing geopolitical importance as an alternative to China, India is no longer just a future market—it is a now market. However, navigating this opportunity requires more than ambition. It demands a deep understanding of India’s cultural nuances, regulatory systems, market diversity, and business environment.

India is a country of contrasts: traditional yet tech-savvy, price-sensitive yet aspirational, bureaucratic yet rapidly reforming. Success here lies in understanding these dualities and adapting strategies accordingly. Whether entering India as a startup, multinational, or investor, the right mix of cultural intelligence, policy awareness, and market insight is essential.

Students participating in this immersion programme will gain:

• A comprehensive overview of India’s business environment, regulatory landscape, and sectoral growth drivers.
• Practical understanding of India’s diverse consumer behavior, business etiquette, and cultural expectations.
• Exposure to digital India initiatives such as India Stack, UPI, and ONDC that are shaping global best practices in public-private innovation.
• Real-world insights from case studies, industry speakers, and experiential visits highlighting successful business strategies and pitfalls to avoid.
• A competitive edge in international business with contextual knowledge of one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

Attending this programme will give students a broad understanding of the business landscape in emerging countries, with India as a living case study.

Artificial Intelligence for Business: Technology and Innovation

Duration: August 04-08, 2025

For businesses, understanding and leveraging AI and Gen AI is no longer a futuristic aspiration but a present-day imperative for staying competitive. From optimizing operations and enhancing customer engagement to developing groundbreaking products and services, these technologies offer a significant edge. Ignoring their potential means risking obsolescence in a rapidly evolving landscape. By embracing AI and Gen AI responsibly, individuals and organizations can unlock new levels of productivity, foster innovation, and ultimately drive growth in the 21st century.

Students participating in this summer workshop will gain:

• A foundational understanding of core AI and Generative AI concepts and their practical applications across various business functions.
• The ability to identify opportunities for AI and Gen AI implementation within different business scenarios and problem domains.
• Familiarity with key tools and platforms, including no-code/low-code AI solutions, empowering them to start experimenting and building AI applications.
• A strong awareness of the ethical considerations and responsible practices surrounding the development and deployment of AI and Gen AI technologies.
• A future-oriented skillset that is highly sought after in today's job market, positioning them for success in an AI-driven world.

Doing Business in India: Navigating Opportunity, Culture, and Complexity

Duration
December 15-19, 2025 | January 05-09, 2026

For global businesses and investors, India represents one of the most dynamic and promising frontiers of the 21st century. With a youthful population, a rapidly digitizing economy, pro-reform policies, and growing geopolitical importance as an alternative to China, India is no longer just a future market—it is a now market. However, navigating this opportunity requires more than ambition. It demands a deep understanding of India’s cultural nuances, regulatory systems, market diversity, and business environment.

India is a country of contrasts: traditional yet tech-savvy, price-sensitive yet aspirational, bureaucratic yet rapidly reforming. Success here lies in understanding these dualities and adapting strategies accordingly. Whether entering India as a startup, multinational, or investor, the right mix of cultural intelligence, policy awareness, and market insight is essential.

Students participating in this immersion programme will gain:

• A comprehensive overview of India’s business environment, regulatory landscape, and sectoral growth drivers.
• Practical understanding of India’s diverse consumer behavior, business etiquette, and cultural expectations.
• Exposure to digital India initiatives such as India Stack, UPI, and ONDC that are shaping global best practices in public-private innovation.
• Real-world insights from case studies, industry speakers, and experiential visits highlighting successful business strategies and pitfalls to avoid.
• A competitive edge in international business with contextual knowledge of one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

Attending this programme will give students a broad understanding of the business landscape in emerging countries, with India as a living case study.

Artificial Intelligence for Business: Technology and Innovation

Duration
December 08-12, 2025 | January 12-16, 2026

For businesses, understanding and leveraging AI and Gen AI is no longer a futuristic aspiration but a present-day imperative for staying competitive. From optimizing operations and enhancing customer engagement to developing groundbreaking products and services, these technologies offer a significant edge. Ignoring their potential means risking obsolescence in a rapidly evolving landscape. By embracing AI and Gen AI responsibly, individuals and organizations can unlock new levels of productivity, foster innovation, and ultimately drive growth in the 21st century.

Students participating in this summer workshop will gain:

• A foundational understanding of core AI and Generative AI concepts and their practical applications across various business functions.
• The ability to identify opportunities for AI and Gen AI implementation within different business scenarios and problem domains.
• Familiarity with key tools and platforms, including no-code/low-code AI solutions, empowering them to start experimenting and building AI applications.
• A strong awareness of the ethical considerations and responsible practices surrounding the development and deployment of AI and Gen AI technologies.
• A future-oriented skillset that is highly sought after in today's job market, positioning them for success in an AI-driven world.