Developed as a 12-month journey, the programme aims to respond to a growing disconnect within organisations where experimentation is widespread, but meaningful implementation remains limited. While technologies such as AI are evolving at top speed, many leadership teams are still grappling with uncertainty around value, governance and its place in long-term strategy, says Singularity.

A Leadership Challenge — Not a Technology One

The refreshed Singularity Executive Programme aims to reframe adoption as a leadership imperative rather than a technical exercise. Across four intensive, full-day sessions held in quarterly intervals in South Africa, participants will engage with global experts and peers with the aim to build fluency, interrogate trade-offs and apply exponential thinking to real business challenges. The sessions will take place in person, in Johannesburg, says Singularity.

Shayne Mann, Co-CEO of Singularity South Africa, says that the shift reflects what organisations are experiencing on the ground.

"These technologies are already reshaping how organisations operate, yet many leaders are still searching for clarity on how to leverage them. This programme is designed to move beyond theory and give executives the confidence to make informed, high-stakes decisions in an environment that is constantly evolving," says Shayne Mann.

A Structured Journey Across the Year

The programme unfolds across four distinct phases, each anchored by a dedicated week from which participants select one full day to attend, allowing for flexibility while maintaining a clear progression, says Singularity.

According to Singularity, the programme phases and dates are as follows:

  • Monday, 27 July to Friday, 31 July — Discover and Align: Understand the AI landscape, identify opportunities, and build a shared leadership language.
  • Monday, 5 October to Friday, 9 October — Design and Govern: Develop AI strategy, operating models, and governance frameworks.
  • Monday, 22 February 2027 to Friday, 25 February 2027 — Do and Deliver: Apply AI through hands-on labs, real use cases, and execution planning.
  • Monday, 21 June 2027 to Friday, 25 June 2027 — Scale and Lead: Expand successful initiatives and build enterprise-wide AI capability.

Mic Mann, Co-CEO of Singularity South Africa notes that the format has been intentionally designed to support sustained change.

"Short interventions create awareness, but not nuanced understanding. Real transformation happens over time, when leaders are able to test ideas, reflect and return with deeper questions. This programme creates that continuity, while connecting executives to a broader community navigating the same challenges," says Mic Mann.

Positioned as a cohort-based experience, the programme aims to bring together senior leaders from across industries for a community-driven, applied learning experience. As organisations move from isolated pilots to integrated strategies, the relaunch aims to signal a more deliberate approach to leadership development, grounded in application, accountability and long-term impact, concludes Singularity.

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