DIGITAL DISRUPTION CHAIR
FOSTERING A COMMUNITY OF CHANGEMAKERS EQUIPPED TO LEAD IN THE DIGITAL AGE.
WITH 200+ ALUMNIS,
The Digital Disruption Chair at ESSEC Business School prepares a select cohort of passionate students for careers in both leading technology companies and traditional sectors transformed by digital technologies (AI, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, and beyond). Students are equipped to thrive in high-impact roles in Product Management, Product Marketing, and Strategy & Operations.
Each cohort master their year's emerging technologies business applications and understand the drivers of businesses digital transformation through immersive experiences, guided by industry leaders who serve as speakers and project mentors.
Our curriculum stands on three pillars: Academic Rigor to build strong theoretical foundations, Pioneering Insights from direct engagement with tech innovators, and Applied Mastery through hands-on projects.
Our 3 Pillars
ACADEMIC RIGOR
Our curriculum combines coursework, research seminars, and hands-on workshops. Students master essential understanding of how disruption happen and learn emerging technology frameworks.
PIONEERING INSIGHTS
Through Learning Expeditions, students engage directly with industry pioneers and thought leaders shaping the future of technology, gaining exclusive insights into how emerging technologies are actually built and transform industries.
APPLIED MASTERY
Through their chair project mentored by leading technology mentors from our partners, students tackle the digital transformation challenges of tomorrow. This hands-on experience develops the strategic thinking and leadership capabilities while giving experience on cutting-edge topics as Quantum, Gen AI, Agents...
CHAIR'S YEARLY BAROMETER
"DIGITAL DISRUPTION MATRIX"
"DIGITAL DISRUPTION MATRIX"
Launching in March 2025, The Digital Disruption Matrix is the chair's yearly research work that aims to establish a comprehensive framework to guide global leaders across various sectors.
Key Highlights:
Extensive Survey and Expert Involvement: Over 1,000 industry professionals surveyed, with insights from 40 human experts shaping the framework.
Data-Driven and Iterative Methodology: Aggregating and analyzing millions of lines of content annually, the project employs a robust methodology, including professional publications, academic research, and social sentiment analysis.
Comprehensive Sector Coverage: The matrix addresses 11 key sectors, including Energy, Materials, Industrials, FMCG, Luxury Retail, Health Care, Financials, Information Technology, Communication Services, Real Estate, and Automotive & Transport.
Focused Technology Areas: Identifies and evaluates the impact of five pivotal technologies: Artificial Intelligence (General AI), Generative AI, Quantum Computing, Blockchain and Decentralized Systems, Robotics and Automation, and Renewable Energy
Digital Disruption Chair Main Partners
Digital Disruption Learning Expeditions Companies
