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International faculty, business leaders, and an innovative pedagogy.
Beyond Resilience, The Esade–Singularity Spain Leadership Program is an immersive journey for leaders who want to move beyond resilience and be ready to compete for future value.
Built on practical frameworks, exponential thinking, and strategic foresight, the program equips participants to turn disruption into real opportunities and create sustainable value in times of accelerating change.
Upcoming editions and fees
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Upcoming editions and fees
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03 November 2026 - 06 November 2026
Beyond Resilience
Technology is advancing faster than our ability to understand it. And AI is more than just a tool; it is transforming business models and organizations themselves. Today’s geopolitics and global economy are only adding greater uncertainty, instead of providing predictable rules of the game. The environment, energy, and demographics already represent permanent challenges.
Leaders that make a difference go one step further: They see and understand disruption as if it were a language. Where others adapt, they transform. Where others wait, they become energized. Welcome to Beyond Resilience!
Why choose this program?
Esade and the Singularity Summit Spain have joined together to provide this exclusive experience that combines academic rigor with a transformative view of the future.
Other programs provide knowledge. Some provide inspiration. Beyond Resilience provides both, serving as a bridge between them to make change possible.
A high-level experience outside the classroom.
Access to the Singularity Summit Spain and the ability to interact with Silicon Valley experts.
A solid academic structure to interpret, activate, and apply everything you learn.
Learning dynamics to help turn ideas into real actions.
The program provides access to an Esade micro-credential.
The degree obtained upon completion of the program will be Leadership and Management of Disruption.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing this program, you will not only have acquired valuable knowledge and insights; you’ll also come away with a daring and exponential mindset, capable of seeing opportunities where you only saw uncertainty before.
You will walk away with:
- Clarity on how AI and exponential technologies will reshape your industry
- A reframed strategic perspective on your organization and role as a leader
- A roadmap for unlocking new value across different scenarios
- A concrete “next move”: a bold initiative or strategic direction
- A structured approach to building non-linear competitive advantage in the long term
About Singularity
Singularity Spain is part of Singularity, the exclusive educational institution from Silicon Valley that welcomes a select group of entrepreneurs and executives from around the world each year.
Founded by Peter Diamandis and Ray Kurzweil in 2008 with the support of NASA, Google, and other major Silicon Valley tech companies, Singularity has helped individuals, organizations, and governments transform the way they lead, think, and shape the future through educational programs and transformative experiences focused on the convergence and application of exponential technologies to create business and social value.
Academics
Program Structure
A four-day guided transformation combining strategic anticipation, exponential technologies, and actionable execution.
Day 1 (AM). Gain Clarity & Anticipation
Understand the nature of disruption in the age of AI
Day 1 (PM). Shift Your Mindset
Adopt a moonshot perspective
Days 2 & 3. Singularity Summit & Esade. The Next Move
Singularity Summit + Esade strategic debrief
Day 4. Unlock New Value
Build your competitive advantage
Methodology
- Master classes with international Esade experts.
- Tools to help detect disruptive signals and activate different scenarios with a focus on opportunities.
- Learning dynamics to turn inspiration into action during and after the Summit.
- Peer-based feedback and work focused on real challenges.
- A customized and actionable roadmap.
Degree
The program provides access to a university microcredential, a university-specific degree issued by Ramon Llull University.
From the academic period 2025-2026, some Esade programs are now part of a university microcredential, a new way to add even more value to your education. These microcredentials are university-specific degrees issued by Ramon Llull University, which allow you to accumulate ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits and the possibility of linking them to other academic programs within the framework of the European Higher Education Area. In practice, this means that the credits obtained in these programs could be recognized* in future university studies, offering you greater flexibility, academic advancement, and the value of your educational investment.
*This recognition will be subject to the approval of the host university and the type of training to be recognized.
Faculty
Ivan Bofarull
Chief Innovation Officer and teaching faculty at Esade
An expert in disruptive innovation, Ivan is the Chief Innovation Officer at Esade, where he also teaches executive programs. He has designed and led innovation courses for senior executives at global companies such as Caixabank, Biogen, Grifols, HP, Porsche, and Iberdrola. He directs Moonshot Thinking for Entrepreneurs, a leadership program in collaboration with MIT. Ivan has advised Georgetown University, worked with leaders in Silicon Valley, and was recognized by Forbes as a “top futurist”.
Marco Bertini
Professor in the Department of Marketing at Esade and Director of Open Programs.
Marco Bertini is an expert in monetization and pricing. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Harvard Business School and an MBA from IESE. He leads the Open Enrollment area at Esade and is also a professor at URL. His research has been published in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Marketing and Marketing Science, as well as in Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review. He has taught at institutions including London Business School, INSEAD, Oxford, and Columbia, and has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies, governments, and nonprofit organizations.
Marta Echarri
Colaboradora Académica
External Advisor at KPMG Startup Connect and senior executive with extensive experience in digital banking.
Esteve Almirall
Associate Professor, Department of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences
Professor of AI Adoption & Innovation at Esade, Director of the Center for Innovation in Cities
Expert in AI, digital innovation and Smart Cities. Founder of the European Network of Living Labs.
Participant profile
Designed for leaders who aim to move beyond incremental adaptation and build strategic advantage in disruptive
environments.
- Chief Strategy, Innovation, or Transformation Officers
- All Senior business leaders from industries navigating disruption (for instance, banking, energy, pharma, mobility, …)
- High-potential executives (for instance EMBA level profiles) preparing for top leadership roles
- Family business leaders balancing legacy and reinvention
- Founders and scale-up leaders building long term advantage
Testimoniales
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![Israel Rodríguez]()
CEO at Unicaja
In disruptive environments, where change happens at breakneck speed and uncertainty is high, you need guidance and a space to share your fears and perspectives. Programs like Esade’s create that space almost naturally, supported by professors with deep knowledge and experience.
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![Natalya Pak]()
Directora Financiera en Perfetti Van Melle
The inspiration you get from the program is incredible, but it can also feel overwhelming, so many ideas at once. What makes the difference is that Esade helps you understand how to apply all that in your real life. That’s the most useful part of the program.
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Admissions and financing
Interested applicants must complete the application form and attach the required documentation as specified by Esade. Once received, candidates will be contacted by the Admissions team.
15% bonus for Esade Alumni Members.
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