Executive Programs and Events

Future-proof yourself and your team and keep pace with technology.

WatSPEED’s custom executive training programs prepare leaders to face complex challenges that require new thinking, cutting-edge technical understanding, and innovative business processes.

Operationalizing Generative AI: Executive Insights and Applications

Learn everything you need to know about generative AI to position your organization strategically in this rapidly-evolving space.

$849.00

Next start date: December 4, 2024

AI and Business Strategy

Join Dr. Joël Blit, Dr. Jimmy Lin, and Dr. J. Mark Weber for this three-part executive sprint to learn how the AI landscape is evolving and the implications this will have for the future of work and organizational strategies at large.

$995.00

Next start date: February 12, 2025

Tech Horizons Executive Forum

The Tech Horizons Executive Forum, brought to you by WatSPEED and hosted by CIBC, is a one-day exclusive event for senior leaders seeking to thrive and stand out in the ever-evolving world of technology and business.

$949.00

November 26, 2024

Leveraging AI to Improve Health Care in Canada

Designed for senior leaders and executives in the health care space, this integrated learning experience explores how to combine AI and predictive analytics to improve health care services in Canada.

$1,899.00

Next start date: n/a

AI Adoption, Policy, and Governance

Join an interdisciplinary group of University of Waterloo faculty and Centre for International Governance senior fellows to discover how you can position your work and organization strategically amidst rapid AI advancement.

$2,500

Next start date: n/a

ChatGPT and the LLM Revolution

Join Dr. Jimmy Lin for this three-part executive sprint where you'll learn about large language models (LLMs) and the transformative impact they can have on organizations. Unlock the full potential of LLMs by understanding where, when, and how LLMs can be applied to your organization.

$849.00

Next start date: n/a

Custom training for your executive team

WatSPEED’s custom executive training programs prepare leaders to face complex challenges that require new thinking, cutting-edge technical understanding, and innovative business processes. Our learning experiences are designed to give your executive team shared knowledge and insights to address the most pressing issues facing your organization.

Tailored to meet your needs

We partner with your organization to create a custom learning experience that is directly linked to your organization’s unique challenges and objectives. Your leaders will gain bold insights and new professional skills that are designed to have a substantive and lasting impact on business performance.

Exec + tech

Positioned at the intersection of business and technology at an institution that is renowned for innovation, WatSPEED offers organizations a unique integration of cutting-edge technical knowledge with real-world business training. Our programs are designed to help your team understand how next-generation technologies get implemented and the role they have in supporting businesses in today’s constantly evolving landscape.

A different kind of executive education

Waterloo is fundamentally different from many universities in the world, with a learning community that is deeply connected to the real-world. WatSPEED brings this non-traditional, cross-disciplinary approach to training your exec team to think differently.

Experiences designed for you

Delivered through a range of virtual, blended, and in-person formats, we tailor executive experiences to meet the needs of your team. We offer workshops, roundtable sessions, smaller-scale interactions, longer multi-day courses, master classes, executive summits, and more.