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With Eller Executive Education's Generative AI Leadership Accelerator (GALA), you don’t just learn about Generative AI—you master it by applying AI solutions directly to your organization. Your team will gain practical Gen AI experience and the expertise to teach colleagues how to launch their own Generative AI initiatives, creating a ripple effect of innovation and tangible results across your organization.

87% of CEOs believe that generative AI will require most of their workforce to gain new skills. Understand how your team needs to up-level and what it means to lead in the age of AI. 

Participants will receive an Eller Executive Education certificate upon completion.

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GALA Program Overview

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WHAT

32 hours of management and leadership development led by award-winning faculty

WHEN

April 8-11, 2025

WHERE

University of Arizona, Chandler Campus

WHO

Senior executives and their teams implementing AI initiatives

COST

$4,000/participant, minimum 3 participants per organization


GALA: Built For Your Organization

Every organization is different. Its AI strategy must be, too. We offer a custom GALA program, built specifically for your organization. Our faculty will work closely with your team to design an approach tailored to your needs, goals, challenges, and culture.

Any industry. Anywhere in the world. Your GALA program.

Contact programsupport@eller.arizona.edu to get started.

Resources

Is Your Organization "AI-Ready?"

LIVE Webinar

Move past the AI hype. Dr. Gondy Leroy, Assistant Dean of Research will guide you through AI implementation for tangible results at your organization. Join us February 17, 11:30 AM MST.

Assessment: Test Your AI Expertise

Think your organization is ready for Gen AI? Test your company's readiness with this 4-minute assessment, created by our expert AI faculty. 

Webinar: Harness the Power of AI

Drs. Bikram Ghosh and Joe Carella help you "Unlock the Power of AI for Your Organization" in this insights-packed webinar. Download and view at your convenience.

FAQs

Why Attend the Generative AI Leadership Accelerator? 

Generative AI isn’t just a tool; it’s the requirement to remain a leader in any industry. The Generative AI Leadership Accelerator (GALA) is a hands-on, 4-day immersive program where you’ll conceptualize a real generative AI initiative under the guidance of world-class faculty.

Who Should Attend?

This accelerator is for senior executives and teams driving AI initiatives. Participants will be part of a select consortium of companies that will have the opportunity to engage closely with expert faculty and develop real-world AI solutions for immediate implementation. 

A minimum of three participants per organization is required. Participants can be from the same teams at work, as well as cross-functional leaders wanting to work together on a project.

Only one organization per industry will be accepted to ensure proprietary information stays confidential. Apply early to reserve spaces for your team.

What Will You Learn?

Through hands-on, experiential education, your team will receive expert mentorship, strategic insights, and a concrete action plan to lead AI innovation.

This accelerator is developed for a limited number of organizations, with a minimum of three participants from each organization, including a senior leader/sponsor from each organization leading their team.

Through this program, you will:

  • Learn the foundational principles of generative AI
  • Explore frameworks for generative AI implementation
  • Develop the use cases and build a specific strategy for how generative AI can transform your organization
  • Take a deep dive into the latest AI tools and identify which are best for your organization
  • Experience coaching and mentorships from expert faculty
  • Network with other future-minded organizations

Hear from our faculty

Listen while GALA faculty break down the incredible value of team-based development for AI implementation.

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Program Faculty

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Dr. Gondy Leroy

Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Management Information Systems

Dr. Gondy specializes in artificial intelligence with a focus on natural language processing and machine learning applications that drive innovation and improve decision-making.

Dr. Matt Hashim

Dr. Matt Hashim

Associate Professor of Management Information Systems and Associate Director of the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory

Dr. Hashim's research is focused around information security and privacy, digital piracy, experimental and behavioral economics, and electronic commerce.

Dr. Paul Melendez

Dr. Paul Melendez

Professor of Management and Organizations and the Founder of the Center for Leadership Ethics

Dr. Melendez consults on ethical decision-making, transformational leadership, and innovative thinking.

Dr. Bikram Ghosh

Dr. Bikram Ghosh

Associate Professor of Marketing and an Eller Fellow

Dr. Ghosh teaches courses on Customer-focused Digital Transformation and Generative AI for Market Insights in Executive and MBA programs.

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Dr. Mohammed Shafae

Associate Professor of Systems and Industrial Engineering and a smart manufacturing systems expert

Dr. Shafae specializes in developing AI methods for processes design, monitoring, control, and cybersecurity. 

Dr. Joe Carella

Dr. Joe Carella

Chief Learning Officer at Eller Executive Education

Dr. Carella is a distinguished expert in strategy and leadership development. His work has been featured in publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, BBC, and The Wall Street Journal.

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Yong Ge

Associate Professor of Management Information Systems, Eller Fellow

Dr. Ge specializes in developing customized and sophisticated GenAI for domain-specific applications using approaches like fine-tuning, RAG, and LLM agents.

About Eller Executive Education

Eller Executive Education (EEE) is an internationally renowned executive education program. It's part of the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management, home to the #1 Management Information Systems public program* in the US.  

*2025 US News and World Report

“As AI reshapes industries, the most successful leaders will be those who are ready to adapt.”

— Dr. Joe Carella, Chief Learning Officer, Eller Executive Education

Take the first step toward establishing your organization as an AI leader. Register now to secure your spot in this transformative program

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