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April 2026 Cohort

Explore the speakers and topics we'll be covering in our April 2026 cohort. Every program is unique and designed according to the needs of the current moment in time. More speakers and the finalized agenda will be released as it becomes available.

Leadership development designed to help you think like a futurist

First launched in 2009, the Singularity Executive Program (EP) has helped leaders re-frame their perspective and develop deeper understanding of the technologies shaping the future.The program's purpose is to inspire radically new ways of thinking — the kind of mindset necessary for starting new companies or reshaping organizations seeking change.

The EP is for those ready to take the next transformative leap, to own the future and become the leaders of tomorrow.

2026. APRIL
26—30
Mountain View, CA 
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Meet your experts

Aaron Frank
Aaron Frank
Mixed Reality, Foundational Concepts, Exponential Thinking
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Researcher, writer & consultant with 10+ years in Silicon Valley. Ex-Principal Faculty at Singularity University, advising EY, Sony & FC Barcelona on emerging tech. Oxford MBA. Featured in Wired, Forbes & Vice.

Fellow
Adam Pantanowitz
Adam Pantanowitz
Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Innovation, Exponential Thinking, Mixed Reality
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Biomedical engineer, entrepreneur & SingularityU faculty. Creator of Brainternet & brain-controlled devices. Wits Senior Lecturer, IET Fellow, serial co-founder (AURA, Tariffic). Pioneering tech-human convergence through biotech & ML.

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Alix Rübsaam
Alix Rübsaam
Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Singularity Foundations
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Philosopher & cultural analyst, VP of Research at Singularity University. Expert in AI ethics, algorithmic bias & exponential tech. Empowering leaders to build equitable, responsible AI systems for a better future.

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Amanda Manna
Amanda Manna
Innovation
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VP at Singularity Group, Amanda Manna drives transformation through learning & strategy. Ex-Lowe's Innovation Labs director behind robotics & a store in space. Co-founded Uncommon Partners, acquired by Singularity University in 2019.

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Darlene Damm
Darlene Damm
Artificial Intelligence, Communities, Distributed Ledger Technology, Economies, Governance
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Impact tech pioneer & co-founder of first aerospace/drone companies. Ex-Singularity University VP, Stanford/Johns Hopkins alum, patent holder, keynote speaker, HBR & Forbes contributor, and author.

Fellow
Jody Medich
Jody Medich
Mixed Reality, Innovation
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HCI/UX pioneer with 30+ years shaping tech's future. Led design for HoloLens, Boston Dynamics & Google's HCAI. Co-founded Google Wonderlab. 7 TEDx talks. Patents at Microsoft, Google & Intel.

Expert
Jonathan Knowles
Jonathan Knowles
Exponential Thinking, Innovation, Leadership, Communities
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Futurist & innovation strategist with 20+ years in Silicon Valley (Apple, Adobe, Autodesk). Singularity University faculty. Ocean & space explorer. Keynote speaker helping leaders harness AI and exponential tech for a better future.

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Jun Axup
Jun Axup
Biotechnology
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Jun Axup is Chief Science Officer and Partner at IndieBio, the world's leading life science accelerator.

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Karine Arama
Karine Arama
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Finance veteran & VC Partner (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley). Blockchain, AI & Robotics investor. Web3 Top 100 Women. Keynote speaker. Wellness founder. Believes wealth lies at the intersection of DeFi, AI & data.

Guest
Kellie Nuttall
Kellie Nuttall
Artificial Intelligence, Exponential Thinking, Innovation, Leadership, Ethics
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Deloitte's AI & Analytics leader in Australia, Kellie Nuttall drives Smart Cities and Future of Mobility innovation—harnessing IoT, big data & AI to build safer, efficient, and sustainable urban transport systems.

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Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Quantum Technology
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Mark Jackson: trusted industry authority with proven expertise, strategic insight, and a passion for driving impact. A collaborative leader delivering excellence and lasting contributions across organizations.

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Michael Vergalla
Michael Vergalla
Robotics, Space Technology
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Aerospace engineer & founder of Free Flight Research Lab. Ex-Airbus, NASA PI, CTO of Outpost Technologies. Pioneering robotic paragliders & atmospheric sensing for climate science, wildfire research & flight safety.

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Neil Desai
Neil Desai
Computing, Exponential Thinking, Leadership, Transformation, Governance, Innovation
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Cybersecurity executive & corporate director. Helped scale Magnet Forensics to a $1.8B acquisition. Senior Fellow at CIGI, faculty at Singularity University. Bridging tech leadership & public policy.

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Nell Watson
Nell Watson
Foundational Concepts, Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Transformatio
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Philosopher, engineer & author at the AI-ethics frontier. IEEE chair, Apple consultant & EURAIO President. UN & World Bank speaker. Author of *Taming the Machine*. Champion of human-centered, trustworthy AI.

Fellow
Philip Rosedale
Philip Rosedale
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Pioneering technologist & virtual world innovator, Philip Rosedale founded Linden Lab & created Second Life. Now back as CTO, he brings decades of expertise in immersive tech to drive the platform's next chapter.

Guest
Raymond McCauley
Raymond McCauley
Biotechnology, Ethics, Community, Wellbeing, Innovation, Leadership, Governance,Exponential Thinking,Foundational Concepts
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Scientist, engineer & biotech pioneer. Principal of Exponential Biosciences, Chair of Digital Biology at Singularity University. Co-founder of BioCurious. Featured in Wired, Forbes & Nature. Making biology accessible to all.

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Tricia Wang
Tricia Wang
Impact, Social Technology
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Tech ethnographer & co-founder of Sudden Compass, Tricia Wang pioneered "thick data" to humanize AI. Advisor to Google, Spotify & P&G. Featured in Wired, The Atlantic & more.

Expert
Program Logistics
Location
The Ameswell Hotel Mountain View, CA
Program fee
$15,900
Average cohort size
100
Duration
5 days (Sun-Thurs)
Number of sessions
23
Daily schedule
8am to 9pm
Meals
3 meals/day
Transportation & hotel costs
Not included

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More than 70%

...of attendees say their favorite part of the week was meeting and collaborating with the other participants.

More than 92%

...of attendees say the program had a positive impact on their personal and/or professional development

More than 80%

...of attendees say they were able to apply what they learned at the Executive Program in their organization

Sample agenda


This agenda is from a previous cohort. The April 2026 agenda will be confirmed soon.

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DAY 01
9:00AM

Registration

10:30AM

Welcome + What to Expect This Week

Aaron Frank & Alix Rübsaam

11:55AM

Intro to Exponentials

Aaron Frank

1:00PM

Networking Lunch

2:20PM

Tackling One of the World’s Toughest Problems (and How You Can Too)

Maria Fujihara

3:10PM

Intro to AI

Carlo van de Weijer

4:50PM

Programming the Future of Life

Dr. Tiffany J. Vora

5:55PM

Fireside Chat: Mindsets & Moonshots

Naveen Jain

7:00PM

Dinner, Drinks & Networking

DAY 02
7:00AM | Optional

Morning Yoga

7:00 - 9:00AM

Breakfast

9:00AM

Opening

Aaron Frank & Alix Rübsaam

9:30AM

Creating Space Opportunities in an Exponential World

Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

10:35AM

The Race Toward Quantum Computing

Mark Jackson

12:15PM

Life in The 3D Revolution: Exploring Mixed Realities, Digital Twins and a Shift Toward Spatial Computing

Aaron Frank

1:30PM

Lunch

3:05PM

Ethics & The Future of Governance

Nick Haan

4:10PM

Ethics Negotiation

Alix Rübsaam

5:40PM

Happy Hour + Explore Computer History Museum

7:00PM

Salon Dinner at Computer History Museum

DAY 03
7:00 - 9:00AM

Breakfast

7:15AM | Optional

The Silicon Valley Mindset

Jonathan Knowles

9:00AM

Opening

Aaron Frank & Alix Rübsaam

9:30AM

Future of Mobility: Who Takes the Wheel?

Carlo van de Weijer

10:35AM

Making Sense of the Smart City

Melba Kurman

12:15PM

Use Biotechnology to Create Products People Want

Zack Abbott

1:20PM

Lunch

2:30PM

AI Workshop: Building Inclusive
Automated Decision-making Systems

Alix Rübsaam

4:35PM

Future of Food Showcase

5:45PM

The AI Policy Playbook: Understanding the Current Landscape and Future of AI Governance

Nestor Maslej

7:15PM

Food Truck Dinner

8:30PM

Unconference

DAY 04
7:00AM | Optional

Morning Yoga

7:00 - 9:00AM

Breakfast

8:30AM

Travel to Circuit Launch

9:30AM

Tour Circuit Launch

Aaron Frank & Alix Rübsaam

10:20AM

Keynote

Nick Haan

12:00PM

Unlocking a Century of Material Innovation in the Next Decade Will Be Essential to Stop Climate Change

Aaike van Vugt

1:05PM

Lunch

2:25PM

Exploring Human-Robot Relations

Andra Keay

3:30PM

A Decade Later: What Past Experience Tells Us About the Future of AI Building

Anita Schjøll Brede

5:10PM

Decoding the Future Workshop

Aaron Frank & Alix Rübsaam

6:40PM

Travel to Dinner

7:10PM

Dinner

DAY 05
7:00 - 9:00AM

Breakfast

7:30AM | Optional

Futures Wheel Workshop

9:00AM

Opening

Aaron Frank & Alix Rübsaam

9:30AM

Robot-Proof: When AI Has All The Answers, Build Better People

Vivienne Ming

11:10AM

Embracing Biomanufacturing as a Strategic Competitive Advantage

Liz Specht

12:15PM

Data Keynote

Wolfgang Fengler

1:20PM

Lunch

2:55PM

Urgency to Change the World: Being a Heat-Seeking Missile for Positive Impact: The Maharishi Invincibility Institute story

Taddy Blecher

4:00PM

Reflection + End of program

Aaron Frank & Alix Rübsaam

5:00PM

Graduation + Program Close

5:30PM

Closing Reception

We are looking for tomorrow’s leaders and change-makers

This program is for diverse, future leaders seeking empowerment through mindset, tools, and connections to drive lasting industry change.

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Consumer fields

18%
Consumer fields
Energy

7%
Energy
Finance

21%
Finance
Business services

5%
Business services
Technology

13%
Technology
Manufacturing

16%
Manufacturing
Health

7%
Health
Government

13%
Government

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