Global Industry Experiences: The world as your classroom.
Develop global business acumen through credit-bearing industry immersion. Gain insights into the market of your choice.
Immerse yourself in the economies shaping Asia's future. Through curated company visits, executive dialogues, and cultural experiences, this immersive journey provides firsthand insights into the region's fast-evolving markets, innovative ecosystems, and business leadership in action.
Option to select from up to 8 GIEs* · *subject to program planning
Shenzhen & Guangzhou
Technology Entrepreneurship and Platform
How do Chinese technology companies move from idea to product to scale?
- AI and product innovation
- Digital platforms
- Hardware entrepreneurship
- Speed of iteration
- Business model innovation
AI, Robotics and Innovation Ecosystems
How does Shenzhen turn advanced technology into commercially viable businesses?
- AI robotics and smart hardware
- Humanoid robotics and service robotics applications
- Start-up incubation and venture support
- Public-private collaboration in innovation parks
- Scaling technology from laboratory concept to market application
Smart Manufacturing and Green Industry
How do Chinese companies build competitive advantage through industrial depth, supply chains, and sustainable technology?
- Digital infrastructure and technology ecosystems
- AI, ICT, and enterprise transformation
- EV and green industry development
- Smart manufacturing and supply chain scale
- Long-term R&D investment and technology commercialization
- Leadership and management in globally competitive Chinese companies
Future Mobility, Education, Talent & Industry-University Collaboration
How does Guangzhou connect future mobility, university research, talent development, and industry partnerships to support innovation-driven growth?
- Future mobility and intelligent EV development
- Autonomous driving and smart transportation
- University-industry collaboration
- Applied research and commercialization
- Talent development for future industries
- Entrepreneurship and innovation education
- The role of Guangzhou in the Greater Bay Area innovation ecosystem
- Leadership and management in technology-driven industries
Future Mobility, Commercialisation and Leadership Reflection
What can business leaders learn from China's innovation ecosystem?
- Intelligent mobility and autonomous driving
- Technology commercialisation and market adoption
- Leadership in globally competitive Chinese companies
- Capstone synthesis of company visits and innovation models
- Application of programme insights to participants' own business contexts
Sustainability & Inclusive Innovation
Program Orientation
Arrival, welcome briefing, and introduction to the program at AIT and the Yunus Center.
Learning outcome: Understand program objectives and Thailand's sustainability landscape.
Circular Economy & Sustainability
Visit Indorama and Wat Chak Daeng to explore corporate and community-led circular economy initiatives.
Learning outcome: Examine sustainable manufacturing and waste management practices.
Innovation & Inclusive Growth
Visit TCELS and STEPS Foundation to learn about biotechnology, innovation, and inclusive employment.
Learning outcome: Understand how innovation and social enterprises contribute to sustainable development.
Sustainable Communities
Visit Green Lung Bee Farm and Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market to explore biodiversity conservation and community-based tourism.
Learning outcome: Discover how sustainability supports environmental conservation and local entrepreneurship.
Reflection & Departure
Closing ceremony, certificate presentation, and departure.
Learning outcome: Consolidate key learning outcomes and program reflections.