Masterclass
IP, Power and Prosperity
James W. Hinton
Explore how intellectual property, data, and strategic standards shape sovereignty, competitiveness, and prosperity in today’s global economy.
Executive Development
Our portfolio of courses and masterclasses support the professional development goals of participants while offering different delivery formats that cater to the needs of busy mid- to senior careerists who seek expertise on domain-specific issues.
The BEI also offers an Executive Certificate program designed to equip professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and skills to master digital transformation and navigate governance challenges.
Additionally, BEI’s nimble operation is able to develop custom courses aimed at supporting a culture of learning within Government agencies and other organizations.
Masterclass
Digital Sovereignty Leadership: Governing Power in the Algorithmic Age
Barry Appleton & Jim Hinton
Explore global models of digital sovereignty and develop ethical, strategic, and interdisciplinary leadership for governing power in the algorithmic age.
Masterclass
Digital Currencies: Myths and Reality
Pierre Siklos
This masterclass examines the rise of cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and digital finance, helping participants understand their economic implications, policy challenges, risks, and potential impact on the future of global monetary systems.
Executive Course
Leading with AI
Dmytro Chumachenko & Ann Fitz-Gerald
This course equips leaders to harness AI strategically, identify high-impact use cases, assess feasibility, and develop a focused roadmap, with governance and risk considerations for real-world execution.
Masterclass
Canada’s Future Military and Its Role
Wesley Wark
Examine the future of Canada’s military in this masterclass on new CAF capabilities and grand strategy, exploring how a transformed force may shape Canada’s role at home and on the global stage.
Masterclass
Canada-US Security Relations
Wesley Wark
Explore how Canada can navigate a destabilized Canada–US security relationship. This masterclass examines recent US policy shifts and Canada’s strategic options for responding and reorienting its security posture.
Masterclass
Defence Policy and Capability in the Age of Disruption
Ann Fitz-Gerald
Analyze global shifts shaping defence and security, exploring future conflicts, evolving threats, dual-use technologies, and alliance strategies in a data-driven world.
Masterclass
The Year That Was; The Year To Come
Wesley Wark
Review key political and geopolitical shifts of 2025 and explore emerging national security and intelligence priorities that could shape Canada’s agenda in 2026.
Masterclass
The Future of the Five Eyes
Wesley Wark
Examine the future of Canada’s role in the Five Eyes alliance, rising geopolitical tensions, and options for expanding global intelligence partnerships and strategic autonomy.
Masterclass
A Canadian HUMINT Foreign Intelligence Service: The Key Questions
Wesley Wark
Should Canada establish a HUMINT foreign intelligence service? Explore its potential value, mission, and feasibility amid rising global threats and shifting U.S. alliances.