Digital Transformation in AI Times – SG Academy

Digital Transformation Plan for Everyone in AI Times

Master the skills to lead digital transformation initiatives


This program reshapes the way businesses operate, challenging leaders to adapt and innovate. Learn to develop and implement successful Digital Transformation strategies, whether you have a technical background or not.

AN IMPACTFUL PARTNERSHIP

Strategic Gears & Manuel Alonso Coto

Strategic Gears' regional expertise combined with Dr. Coto's global digital transformation leadership offers an unparalleled learning experience.

STRATEGIC GEARS

Founded in 2015, Strategic Gears is one of the largest management consulting firms in the Middle East, delivering high-impact solutions to 150+ clients across 21 industries.

With a Platinum Ranking among the top consulting firms in the region (2024) and a team of 250+ professionals from 18 nationalities, the firm specializes in strategy, digital transformation, and corporate education tailored to the Saudi market and Vision 2030 goals.

Having completed 220+ successful projects, Strategic Gears leverages a global network of experts and top educators to provide cutting-edge training programs.

MANUEL ALONSO COTO, PhD

Entrepreneur, Consultant, Professor and Former C-Level Executive with experience across 67 countries, Manuel specializes in aligning commercial strategy with cutting-edge technologies. For over 20 years, he has been a leading Strategic Innovation, Marketing, and Digital Transformation Professor at IE University, where he created and directed master’s programs, executive courses, and seminars, while also serving as CMO and CDO. Previously, Manuel held roles such as CTO for the U.S. Government in Spain and Portugal and has been a consultant for Andersen and EY. Through his boutique consultancy Ideas in a Jar, he advises top firms, including nearly all IBEX-35 companies and over 50 S&P 500 companies globally. A sought-after speaker at major entrepreneurial forums, Manuel has authored 17 books on management and technology and published over 100 articles in leading media such as the Financial Times, ABC, and El País.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM

As the business world goes digital, organizations increasingly need digital strategy expertise in every department.

Emerging technologies are set to transform how businesses operate and interact, creating a growing demand for leaders who can drive this change with knowledge, tools, and forward-thinking strategies.

This program will equip you with the confidence, presence, and influence needed to accelerate your career and lead impactful digital transformation.

FORMAT:
8-hour In-person training
SCHEDULE:
Two 4-hour face-to-face sessions
INTAKES:
June 15th to June 19th, 2025
LOCATION:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in Premium venues
CLASS SIZE:
Limited to 6 participants for personalized coaching
CERTIFICATION:
SG Academy Certificate & Alumni Status
Purpose of Digital Transformation Program

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

Diverse professionals meeting

The Digital Transformation Plan for Everyone in AI Times is designed for executives who want to make a Digital Difference.

If you want to lead — you must master digital strategy.

This program is ideal for:

  • DIRECTORS, VPs, ENTREPRENEURS: Maximize DT potential.
  • ASPIRING NON-TECHNICAL C-SUITES: Drive growth & innovation.
  • ASPIRING CDOs & CTOs: Implement successful DT plans.
  • JUNIOR EXECUTIVES: Advance careers in the DT wave.
  • SENIOR CONSULTANTS & ENTREPRENEURS: Grow business via digital strategies.
  • SENIOR EXECUTIVES: Innovate & leverage technology.
  • ENTREPRENEURS: Scale startups via DT.

DURING THIS COURSE, YOU WILL:

Team working on digital strategy
  • Develop a powerful mindset for the Digital Clash
  • Discover strategies to manage Digital Challenges
  • Understand available Digital Technologies & applications
  • Master the Digital Transformation Matrix framework
  • Identify effective DT Initiatives and synergies
  • Select practical tools for implementation
  • Prioritize initiatives based on budget & resources
  • Leave with a personalized digitization action plan
  • Take home a tailored Digital Self-Branding Plan

TESTIMONIALS

"Working with Manuel Alonso Coto was amazing. His Digital Transformation knowledge is so vast it never seems to end"

"Manuel has been extremely successful for us in leveraging digital knowledge between tech and non-tech background employees"

PROGRAM CONTENT

Preparing for the Plan

Digital Leadership & Innovation
Digital Platforms: Designing Two-Sided Markets
DT Matrix Methodology
Available Technologies Overview
  • Basic: Cloud, Mobility, Social, Big Data
  • Advanced: IoT, AI, Blockchain, Robotics
  • Experiential: Metaverses, Mixed Reality, etc.
Cybersecurity & Data Protection Essentials
Digitizing Culture & Self

Designing the DT Plan

Data-Driven Organizations
The Four Dimentions Of AI
DT Matrix: Prioritizing Initiatives
  • Client Acquisition
  • CX Enhancement
  • Better Decision-Making
  • Synergizing Initiatives
Prioritization Factors: Cost, ROI, Difficulty, Resistance
Digital Self-Branding Plan

Don't wait any longer to transform — Secure your spot today!

This interactive, in-person program is limited to 6 participants per session to ensure personalized learning.