CKGSB announced that applications are open for the next cohort of its Asia Start Program, scheduled for November 2‑5, 2026, with an optional extension to Shenzhen on November 6‑7.
The May 2026 edition of the program concluded successfully, bringing together 25 senior executives from 19 countries across Europe, Australia, Asia and the Americas, representing technology, healthcare and consumer‑goods sectors.
The curriculum focused on artificial intelligence and digital transformation, incorporating site visits to Chinese technology firms Tencent, BYD and Unitree, and field trips to Shanghai, Hangzhou and Shenzhen.
Program Director Bo Ji highlighted the cohort’s energy and creativity, while participants Andrea Napolitano (Brazil) and Katja Forbes (Australia) noted the program’s impact on their understanding of China’s AI strategies.
