4th Global Innovation and Management Programme

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AIMA organised its 4th Global Innovation and Management Programme (GIMP) from 2nd–5th December 2025 which brought together around 15 delegates for an immersive exposure and learning experience centred on managing transformation and rethinking markets, technology, and talent. The four-day engagement featured a blend of thematic sessions, interactions with industry innovators, and curated institutional visits across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Mr Pranjal Sharma, Economic Analyst, Advisor and Author was the Programme Director, who guided discussions around the central theme of innovation-led growth.

Delegates attended expert sessions by Mr Sriram Iyer, Managing Director & Business Head, TeamLease Digital Global; Mr Harsha Sathyanarayana Naga, Vice President & Head of Product Management & Platform Services, CEMEA, VISA and Ms Cynthia Habib, Transformation Consultant, Network International. The discussions spanned AI-driven transformation, the future of HR and technology, digital ecosystems, and operational excellence.

As part of the immersion, the cohort visited leading organisations including the Museum of the Future, Future OS, Presight AI, Abu Dhabi Ports, Kezad Group, and the Siemens Energy Innovation Center, gaining firsthand insights into advancements in artificial intelligence, smart infrastructure, big data and sustainable energy.