Programme outline

Learning objectives

• Understand and analyse the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics technologies in Boston: Gain knowledge of the latest developments in AI and Robotics and their strategic applications to existing businesses, with a focus on how these technologies can create new smart businesses that drive business growth.
• Learn real-life case studies directly from industry leaders: Learn from cutting-edge AI and robotics case studies from leading industry players in Boston, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University.
• Understand Boston’s AI and robotics global hub status: Understand Boston’s prominence as a global hub for AI and robotics, driven by top institutions like MIT and Harvard University that pioneer innovative ideas and have the necessary talent to bring them to life.
• Gain insights through networking: Participate in networking sessions with MIT alumni, including business owners and senior management, to explore real-world AI and robotics business applications and collaborate on potential partnerships.
• Evaluate emerging AI and Robotics technologies: Assess new AI and robotics technologies and business models developed in Boston to understand their potential impact on business competitiveness and growth.
• Create an AI business strategy: Create a comprehensive AI business strategy tailored for implementation, leveraging the latest trends and innovations in AI and robotics in Boston to enhance business performance and sustainability.

Day 1

• Pre-trip in Singapore
• Strategy workshop: Harnessing Leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics Technologies to Build Smart Enterprises

• • Explore how AI and robotics technologies can be leveraged for innovative business model transformation and sustainable growth.
  • Learn a strategy framework for evaluating and selecting suitable AI and robotics technologies to build smart enterprises.
  • Learn about Boston’s AI and robotics global hub status, and gain insights into the latest AI and Robotics developments.
  • Hear from two leading companies as they share real-world case studies on the application of AI and Robotics in their businesses.

Day 2

• Site visit: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • Learn how MIT’s latest research & development in AI and robotics technologies
  • Learn about the AI and robotics technology development in the USA.
  • Explore potential partnerships
• Seminar, lunch and networking session
  • Seminar on “MIT’s Global Partnership Ecosystem: Trends & Opportunities”
  • In-depth partnership discussions with MIT and its ecosystem partners
• Site visit: MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL)
  • Learn how MIT CSAIL’s latest AI research and development benefit people and industries globally
  • Learn about MIT CSAIL spinoffs including Dropbox, & Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot
  • Learn about MIT CSAIL’s research in Large Language Models (LLMs) including Co-LLM, in terms of its capabilities and case studies
  • Explore potential partnerships
• Roundtable discussion on AI partnership with Enterprise Singapore and Boston-based AI companies
  • Panel discussion by selected business leaders and SUTD participants
  • Networking with potential local partners

Day 3

• Site visit: MIT Media Lab
  • Learn how MIT Media Lab, an interdisciplinary creative playground on hundreds of projects, creates and commercialises transformational future technologies to impact society for good.
  • Meet selected MIT Media Lab’s spinoff companies to learn about game-changing technologies and business models
  • Explore potential partnerships
• Seminar, lunch and networking session
  • Seminar on “MIT Tech Startup Ecosystem: Trends & Collaboration Opportunities”
  • In-depth partnership discussions
• Site visit: Robotics @ MIT
  • Learn about MIT’s latest robotic research and development
  • Visit selected MIT Robotic Labs to learn about the latest robotic technologies and potential applications
  • Explore potential partnerships

Day 4

• Site visit: Harvard University
  • Understand the global leadership strategy in driving innovation, including AI and Web3
  • Workshop with leading innovation experts and company leaders
  • Explore potential partnerships
• Seminar, lunch and networking session
  • Seminar on “Harvard Tech Start-up Ecosystem: Trends & Collaboration Opportunities”
  • In-depth partnership discussions
• Site visit: Harvard Innovation Labs, Harvard University
  • Understand Harvard’s innovation ecosystem, especially AI startups
  • Explore potential partnerships

Day 5

• Site visit: Kendall and Central Square innovation hubs such as The Engine, and cutting-edge ventures visits
  • Meet leading AI and robotics companies to learn about the latest technology development and potential commercial applications
  • Explore potential partnerships
• Hands-on strategy workshop: Harnessing Leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics Technologies to Build Smart Enterprises
  • Apply the strategy framework to evaluate and select the relevant AI and robotics technologies in Boston
  • Create a company-specific AI and robotics business strategy leveraging new knowledge and insights gained from the Boston programme, incorporating the latest AI and robotics developments.
• Roundtable discussion: Singapore-USA (Boston) AI and Robotics Ecosystem Partnership
  • Engage with esteemed faculty from MIT and Harvard, alongside tech start-up founders, to explore opportunities for collaboration and innovation within the AI and robotics ecosystem in Boston.
  • Gain insights from thought leaders on fostering cross-border collaborative partnerships that drive technological advancement and business growth.
  • Participants to present and share their AI and Robotics strategies, leveraging insights and feedback from academic and industry experts.

Assessment

• Presentation of company’s business strategy to capture business opportunities