Admissions open for Batch 7
Emerging CTO AI Leadership Program
Build the Strategic Capabilities of a Modern CTO
- 32-Week Hybrid Executive Programme
- 2 Campus Immersions at IIT Kanpur
- Live Online Sessions with IIT Faculty & Global Experts
- AI-First Curriculum featuring Generative AI & Agentic AI
- CTO Simulations, Capstone Projects & Executive Peer Learning
- ModeHybrid
- ApplicationsLast few seats left
- Duration32 Weeks Live
Faculty
Eligibility
Programme Fee
Participant Testimonials
Program Overview
Learn from IIT Faculty & CTO Leaders
Gain practical insights from distinguished IIT Kanpur faculty, seasoned CTOs, and industry experts with extensive experience in technology strategy, AI, enterprise architecture, and business leadership.
Build Future-Ready CTO Capabilities
Develop expertise in AI, technology strategy, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, innovation, and business acumen to lead digital transformation and drive enterprise-wide impact.
Learn by Solving Real Business Challenges
Apply your learning through CTO simulations, capstone projects, real-world case studies, and peer collaboration, transforming strategic concepts into measurable business outcomes.
Join an Elite Network of Technology Leaders
Join a distinguished cohort of Engineering Directors, Vice Presidents, Heads of Technology, Enterprise Architects, Principal Architects, Technology Consultants, Product Leaders, AI Leaders, Engineering Managers, and senior technology professionals from leading organizations such as:
250+
Senior Technology Leaders
60+
Leading Organizations
20+
Industries Represented
15 Years
Average Experience
CTO Simulation
A CTO simulation involves simulating the role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) within an organization, where participants navigate through the entire project cycle from initial discussions to deployment.
Initial Discussion and Planning
Requirement Analysis and Design
Development and Implementation
Testing and Quality Assurance
Deployment and Launch
Post-Deployment Support and Maintenance
Build the AI Capabilities Every Modern CTO Needs
The programme's AI Leadership Track prepares you to evaluate, architect, govern, and scale AI initiatives across the enterprise.
Build Enterprise GenAI Solutions
Develop scalable and secure Generative AI applications tailored for enterprise needs.
Design RAG Architectures
Architect Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems for accurate and context-aware outputs.
Implement Agentic AI Workflows
Deploy autonomous AI agents to automate complex multi-step business processes.
Optimize LLM Performance
Fine-tune and optimize Large Language Models for speed, cost, and task-specific accuracy.
Govern AI Responsibly
Establish robust frameworks for AI ethics, compliance, security, and data privacy.
Develop Enterprise AI Roadmaps
Align AI initiatives with business strategy and create actionable implementation roadmaps.
Curriculum
Fundamentals of Technology Leadership, Finance & Strategy
- 01The CTO Mandate and Modern Leadership
- Define the evolving mandate of a Chief Technology Officer in the digital era.
- Differentiate CTO, CIO, and CDO roles and their intersections.
- Explore the challenges and opportunities of becoming a transformational technology leader.
- Understand how value creation aligns with the enterprise's digital vision.
- 02Building financial acumen
- Clarify the CTO's accountability in financial and resource management.
- Apply budgeting, forecasting, and cost-allocation frameworks.
- Interpret financial reports to track ROI and performance outcomes.
- Develop persuasive business cases for technology investments and initiatives.
- Project presentation & evaluation
- 03The CTO as Strategy Catalyst
- Decode the drivers of the digital economy and its implications for growth.
- Identify opportunities emerging from digital ecosystems and platform models.
- Build strategic roadmaps to compete in technology-led markets.
- Apply systems thinking to connect technology choices to enterprise goals.
- Set and cascade strategic priorities through technology roadmaps.
- Finalise Project - mix of tech, business, finance capabilities
Fundamentals of Technology Leadership, Finance & Strategy
- 01The CTO Mandate and Modern Leadership
- Define the evolving mandate of a Chief Technology Officer in the digital era.
- Differentiate CTO, CIO, and CDO roles and their intersections.
- Explore the challenges and opportunities of becoming a transformational technology leader.
- Understand how value creation aligns with the enterprise's digital vision.
- 02Building financial acumen
- Clarify the CTO's accountability in financial and resource management.
- Apply budgeting, forecasting, and cost-allocation frameworks.
- Interpret financial reports to track ROI and performance outcomes.
- Develop persuasive business cases for technology investments and initiatives.
- Project presentation & evaluation
- 03The CTO as Strategy Catalyst
- Decode the drivers of the digital economy and its implications for growth.
- Identify opportunities emerging from digital ecosystems and platform models.
- Build strategic roadmaps to compete in technology-led markets.
- Apply systems thinking to connect technology choices to enterprise goals.
- Set and cascade strategic priorities through technology roadmaps.
- Finalise Project - mix of tech, business, finance capabilities
Experience IIT Kanpur Beyond the Classroom
2 immersive campus experiences designed to deepen learning, foster executive networking, and connect you with IIT Kanpur's academic environment.
Campus Immersion I
Connect. Collaborate. Build Your Leadership Network.
- Meet your executive peer cohort
- Interactive workshops with faculty
- Leadership discussions & networking
- Begin your collaborative learning journey
Campus Immersion II
Present. Celebrate. Graduate.
- Capstone presentations
- Faculty and mentor interactions
- Executive networking sessions
- Certificate ceremony at IIT Kanpur
Participant Testimonials
Program Coordinators
Dr. B. V. Phani
Chief Investigator, EICTA - IIT Kanpur
Dr. Arks Srinivas
Joint Academic Coordinator, EICTA - IIT Kanpur
Program Faculty
Dr. Arks Srinivas
Joint Academic Coordinator, EICTA - IIT Kanpur
Prof. Arnab Bhattacharya
Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur
Subodha
Chair Professor, Board Member, Founding Director, Production and Operations Management Society (POMS)
Choton Basu
Professor and Sam Walton Fellow, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Kushal Shah
Ex-Professor, IIT Delhi | IIT Madras Alumni (PhD)
Milind Naik
Ex - Chief Technology Officer, TsquaredC
Pravin Savant
Ex - Chief Technology Officer, Mullen Lowe Lintas Group
Dr. Rohini Srivathsa
Independent Director, Acko | Adjunct Professor, ISB
Lekha Bajpai
CTO, WIMA
Harpreet Kanwar
Ex-CTO & Chief Architect - Healthcare & Life Sciences
Abhimanyu Biswas
Ex-Enterprise Architect, Tata Communications
Program Mentors
Mukesh Jain
CTO, Executive Vice President at Capgemini
Sampath Manickam
Chief Technology Officer at NSE
Suchit Bhatwadekar
Global CTO (Technology Advisory) at Hexaware Technologies
Vijay Agrawal
Founder and CTO at Applied Generative Solutions
Kaustubhan Srivathsan
Founder, KAD24 Teknosolutions Private Limited
Shubhashish Biswas
Director APAC and North America Algo / ex-Microsoft, Citi / IM-A MBA (2yr PGP)
Akhilesh Yede
Chief Technology Officer - DN, Microsoft
Raghavendra Agrawala
Global CTO and Director at Infomo Global
Jayant Patwardhan
Advisor at Dalas Venture Capital
Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.
Lead transformative tech initiatives within your organization within a year of completing the program.
Enhance your business expertise by mastering 2-3 emerging technologies tailored to your industry's needs.
Build powerful professional relationships with key industry stakeholders.
Shape executive-level decisions and influence strategic business direction.
Drive the adoption of automated solutions, ensuring measurable improvements in ROI for your business.
Tackle industry challenges and earn certifications from leading experts.
Take on a leadership role like a CTO, overseeing capstone projects, evaluating execution strategies, and establishing efficient best practices.
Course Fee
INR 4,00,000 +GST
*Preferential fee (conditions apply). Fee waiver categories (Scholarship, Discounts etc.) are discretionary, limited, and administered by Leadup Universe (implementation partner)
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