B2B AI Leadership Essentials Certificate audience
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B2B AI Leadership Essentials Certificate

A live, four-part leadership training program included with every VIP delegate ticket, designed to prepare senior B2B executives to lead with confidence in the age of AI.

Program Overview

Four 2-hour Live Sessions in the Lead Up to the Event.

The B2B AI Leadership Essentials Certificate is a focused, executive-level program designed to give senior B2B leaders the strategy, governance, and execution playbook they need to lead with confidence in the age of AI.

Delivered live across four 2-hour sessions in the weeks leading up to the summit — with every session recorded and available on demand — the program culminates in a certificate awarded on stage in Scottsdale.

  • Four live sessions

    Two hours each, delivered live in the weeks leading up to the summit.

  • On-demand replays

    Every session is recorded and available on demand so you never miss a moment.

  • Peer cohort

    Learn alongside a curated cohort of senior B2B leaders attending the summit.

  • Certificate of completion

    Earn the B2B AI Leadership Essentials Certificate, awarded on stage in Scottsdale.

Senior B2B executives in a live working session at B2B NEXT AI

THE CURRICULUM

A Focused Syllabus for B2B AI Leadership.

Module 1

01

AI Strategy for B2B Leaders

Objective

Help leaders understand where AI creates value and where it doesn't.

Themes

  • Understanding the AI landscape (GenAI, agents, automation, machine learning)
  • How AI is changing manufacturing and distribution
  • Identifying high-value B2B AI use cases
  • Building an AI business case
  • Measuring ROI and productivity gains
  • Creating an AI roadmap

Outcome

Leaders leave with a clear framework for prioritising AI investments.

Module 2

02

AI Governance, Risk & Responsible Adoption

Objective

Ensure AI is deployed safely and responsibly.

Themes

  • AI governance fundamentals
  • Data privacy and security considerations
  • Intellectual property and copyright risks
  • Human oversight and accountability
  • Vendor evaluation and AI procurement
  • Developing AI policies and guardrails

Outcome

Leaders can confidently introduce AI without creating unnecessary risk.

Module 3

03

Leading AI Transformation

Objective

Equip leaders to drive organisational adoption.

Themes

  • Change management for AI initiatives
  • Building an AI-ready culture
  • Overcoming employee resistance
  • Upskilling teams and departments
  • AI and the future workforce
  • Establishing AI Centres of Excellence

Outcome

Leaders understand how to move beyond experimentation into enterprise-wide adoption.

Module 4

04

AI Execution & Competitive Advantage

Objective

Turn AI strategy into measurable business outcomes.

Themes

  • Developing an AI implementation plan
  • Prioritising quick wins vs transformational initiatives
  • AI in sales, customer service, ecommerce, operations and product content
  • Working with vendors and implementation partners
  • AI maturity assessment and benchmarking
  • Building a 12-month AI action plan

Outcome

Every participant leaves with a practical AI adoption roadmap for their business.

FACULTY

Meet Your Instructors.

The program is led by two of the most respected practitioners in B2B AI — bringing together association leadership and enterprise execution from one of the world's largest manufacturers.

Justin King, Chief AI Officer at B2B eCommerce Association

Justin King

Chief AI Officer

B2B eCommerce Association

Justin leads the AI agenda for the B2B eCommerce Association, advising senior leaders across manufacturing and distribution on AI strategy, governance, and adoption.

Phane Mane, Global AI Lead at Boston Scientific

Phane Mane

Global AI Lead

Boston Scientific

Phane heads global AI at Boston Scientific, where he is responsible for scaling responsible AI across one of the world's largest medical device manufacturers.

How it's delivered

Live, Interactive, and On Demand.

Sessions are delivered live so you can engage directly with faculty and peers. Can't attend live? Every session is recorded and available on demand, so you can complete the program on your schedule.

  • Four live sessions
  • Recorded replays
  • Interactive Q&A
  • Peer cohort
  • Certificate
  • Included with VIP ticket
Engaged B2B leaders attending a live session at the summit

Secure Your Seat and Your Certificate.

The B2B AI Leadership Essentials Certificate is included exclusively with the VIP delegate ticket.