Introduction
This programme positions participants at the forefront of the next chapter in artificial intelligence, spotlighting the launch of Saudi Arabia’s multi-billion-dollar HUMAIN Initiative alongside the inauguration of Shanghai’s Centre for Global AI Innovative Governance. Both initiatives launched in 2025 as the most advanced AI technological centres in the world, and are now being made available for participants to absorb, adapt, and implement within their projects.
It embodies a rare convergence of sovereign AI strategies and globally endorsed governance frameworks, working to bridge the “intelligence divide” while directly supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This is more than a workshop—it is an exclusive senior accelerator, limited to only 20 carefully selected decision-makers and strategists. Participation is by application only, ensuring a prestigious and career-defining opportunity to influence the trajectory of global AI governance.
"Unlock an executable strategy, a lifelong network, and a seat at the table where AI’s future is decided."
Programme Objectives
- Strengthen Strategic AI Leadership
- Advance Sovereign AI Development
- Promote Global Standards
- Foster Human Capital Development
- Deliver Tangible Outcomes
- Through national infrastructure, localized models, and industrial integration.
- Aligned with United Nations principles and multilateral cooperation.
- Through training, youth competitions, and academic exchanges.
- Providing participants with executable strategies and an elite global network.
Programme Structure
Our accelerator goes beyond traditional methodologies. Participants will engage in:
- Practical cases
- Simulations
- Roundtables
Delivering policy recommendations, pilot frameworks, and multinational strategies for implementation.
Core Modules
- Sovereign AI & Infrastructure Strategy
Led by HUMAIN and Arab industry representatives: developing end-to-end national AI capability, from hardware ecosystems to advanced applications.
- Global AI Governance Standards
Led by Fudan and UN-affiliated experts: frameworks, interoperability, compliance, and ethical alignment.
- Bridging the Global Intelligence Divide
Joint session: harnessing AI to drive inclusive development, support public goods, and strengthen Global South cooperation.
- Policy Laboratories & Practical Scenarios
Application-driven simulations addressing real-world challenges in healthcare, finance, and advanced manufacturing:
- AI Governance Challenge Labs: drafting sovereign AI strategies merging HUMAIN’s infrastructure with Fudan’s governance principles.
- Global Standards Simulation: UN-style negotiations to define and adopt AI governance standards.
- AI for SDGs Rapid Prototyping: designing AI-driven solutions for climate resilience, education, and healthcare.
Deliverables
- Establishment of an Arab–Asia AI Governance Network
- A Joint Policy Recommendations Brief synthesised from deliberations
- A Strategic Roadmap for bilateral projects, talent exchange, and pilot governance initiatives
- A Multipolar AI Governance Playbook, published under the BlackBird platform
- Tailored Governance Frameworks for each participant aligned with global best standards
- An Exclusive Post-Event Community (Slack/Discord) for continuity of dialogue and cooperation
Distinguished Speakers
Gain unprecedented insights from the architects of global evolution.
Confirmed profiles include:
- A leading AI Scientist – advising governments on AI safety & infrastructure.
- A Director of Environmental Engineering – bridging AI innovation with sustainability.
- A Senior Diplomat from a G20 nation – sharing insights into trade, cooperation, and AI geopolitics.
- An International CEO – delivering perspectives on innovation scaling & supply chains.
The final roster will be announced exclusively to confirmed participants, maintaining anticipation and exclusivity.
Strategic Impact
- For Saudi Arabia & the Arab Ecosystem: access to international best practices, UN-aligned governance frameworks, and proven regulatory models.
- For Fudan’s Governance Centre: exposure to sovereign AI deployments and Gulf-region innovation.
- For Global AI Governance: convergence of sovereign innovation with global ethical standards to accelerate multilateral alignment.
- For Participants: executable strategies, privileged access to an elite global network, and a direct role in shaping the future of AI governance.
Closing Statement
Programme Leader:
Fernando Carrera Vega
Global Strategist at the Intersection of modern Economics, AI, & ESG
Phone Number: +44 7522 703679
Email: training@blackbird-training.com
An LSE–Harvard–Oxford global economist and Fudan PhD candidate, specialist in sustainable development, AI governance, and international economics. Advisor to the World Bank & UN Institute, with certifications in geopolitical risk, climate finance, and AI global chains.
- Professional experience across 5 continents, advising governments, multinational corporations, and institutions on innovation, governance, and technological transformation.
- “This programme is not merely about knowledge—it is about shaping what lies ahead.
What we envisioned yesterday becomes the work of today, and the legacy of tomorrow.”
