Program overview
The Duke Global Policy Program: AI, Critical Infrastructure, and Environmental Sustainability explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping national resilience and driving innovation while introducing new risks and increasing energy and water demands.
The program equips participants to design forward-looking policies that harmonize technological innovation, security priorities, and sustainable development goals.
Key highlights include
- • A comparative analysis of global AI governance models across the U.S., EU, China, and the GCC.
- • An interactive cyber incident simulation inspired by real-world infrastructure threats.
- • An in-depth examination of AI’s environmental footprint and the development of sustainable data infrastructure.
Mode of Learning
In-person
Location
KSPP
Language
English
Duration
3 Days
Program Start
January 6, 2026
Program End
January 8, 2026
Program Hours
09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the relationship between AI and national critical infrastructure systems.
- Evaluate governance frameworks that enable secure and sovereign AI deployment.
- Design coordinated responses to cyber threats involving AI-enabled systems.
- Assess the environmental impacts of AI growth and propose sustainability strategies.
- Formulate policy recommendations that balance innovation, security, and sustainability.
Who Should Attend?
Governmental and private sector professionals with 5-15 years of experience
Who oversee data or AI initiatives or are involved in implementing data or AI programs.
Proficiency of written and spoken English
The program will be delivered in English. Applicants should be proficient in written and spoken English.
Program Partner
