Generative AI & Agentic AI for Business Leaders

From Strategy to Implementation aimed at Innovation and Competitive Advantage

Artificial intelligence is no longer a topic of the future – it has already become a strategic success factor. In this three-day intensive seminar, business leaders will gain a concise overview of the potential and application areas of Generative AI and Agentic AI in a corporate context.

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Programme Description

The aim of this programme is to provide decision-makers with a practical understanding of how to assess, implement, and govern AI-driven innovation strategically and responsibly. The focus lies on practical implementation – from understanding the technology to identifying use cases and designing AI-powered business processes.

Objectives

• Gain insights into Generative AI and the latest industry trends
• Master prompt engineering – from the fundamentals to advanced techniques
• Explore Agent AI: autonomous systems for decision-making and business operations
• Understand the opportunities and risks of AI in a business context
• Look ahead: the future of leadership and transformation in the age of AI

Highlights

• Development of a company-specific AI roadmap
• Identification of relevant use cases for your industry
• Insights into governance, regulation, and legal frameworks
• Hands-on experience with AI tools and practical exchange with experts

Target Audience

This programme is designed for senior professionals and decision-makers who wish to strategically harness the potential of AI for their organisations and use it responsibly. 

Format

• 6 sessions over 3 days
• Combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, and interactive exercises

Understanding the Disruptive Potential & Strategic Applications

• Overview of key concepts, models and recent developments
• Hands-on exercises with tools like GPTs, MidJourney, NotebookLM, and Copilot
• Prompt engineering: From basics to advanced techniques
• Case studies: Achieving competitive advantage through AI in various sectors

Date: 5 November 2026 in Cologne, UCBS Campus

Lecturer: Prof Dr Detlef Schoder, University of Cologne

From Hype to Execution: Making Agentic AI Work for Your Business

• Strategies for implementation and scaling
• Agentic AI, Autonomous Agents & Intelligent Decision-Makers
• The Role of Multi-Agent Systems (MAS) and Autonomous Decision-Making

Date: 6 November 2026 in Cologne, UCBS Campus

Lecturer: Prof Dr Christoph Rosenkranz and Prof Dr Wolf Ketter, University of Cologne

AI Ethics, Risks and Regulation & Hands-on Workshop / Agentic AI in Action

• AI Ethics, Risks & Regulation and Regulatory Frameworks
• Agentic AI & Autonomous Decision-Making
• Hands-On: AI Agents & Low-Code Platforms
• Implementing Generative AI and Agent AI
• The Future of Work & AI

Date: 7 November 2026 in Cologne, UCBS Campus

Lecturers: Prof Dr Detlef Schoder, University of Cologne and Maximilian Gebhard, FINN

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