OII | Executive Education

At the Oxford Internet Institute (OII), we provide executive education programmes that equip leaders from business, government and civil society with the critical understanding and strategic tools they need to navigate the changes brought about through digital transformation.

A holistic approach

Founded in 2001 as one of the world’s first centres dedicated to studying the societal impact of the internet, the OII brings a multidisciplinary and multi-method approach to digital transformation. Our faculty includes experts in sociology, economics, law, philosophy, political science, ethics, psychology, and computer science – all working at the intersection of technology and society. Whether convening policymakers in Westminster or training leaders in Silicon Valley, Jakarta, or Brussels, our work is rooted in rigorous research and global engagement.

Enabling leaders to navigate the digital age

Our Executive Education programmes are designed for professionals navigating the complexities of the digital age. Whether you’re working in government, business, or the non-profit sector, we equip you with the frameworks, tools, and perspectives needed to lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Across the Institute, our researchers tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time: platform accountability, algorithmic bias, data governance, digital labour, misinformation, and the social impacts of AI. If you’re seeking to lead in a world shaped by data, algorithms, and digital platforms, the OII offers not only insight, but the ability to act with clarity, purpose, and impact.

Recent programmes have included:

Internet Society
Core modules for early- and mid-career professionals, developing the next generation of Internet leaders committed to a secure, open, and trustworthy digital future.

Internet Leadership Academy
A Google-supported, invitation-only short course for global policy and thought leaders, fostering informed debate on key digital policy challenges.

United Arab Emirates
An intensive three-day, in-person programme for senior government and business leaders, focused on the strategic impacts of digital transformation.

Government of Indonesia
A bespoke eight-week hybrid programme for senior public sector leaders, exploring the societal and institutional implications of digital technologies.

Topics we cover include:

AI and Emerging Technologies

Agentic AI
AI explainability
AI, skills, and the future of work
Evaluating AI and large language models (LLMs)
Human-AI interaction and oversight

Digital Governance and Leadership

Agile government
AI and geopolitics
AI policy and regulation
Digital government
Leadership in digital transformation
Resilient digital states

The Internet

Connecting the unconnected
Internet policy and regulation
Internet threats and solutions

Online Safety, Trust and Digital Harms

Designing trustworthy AI systems
Digital harms
Misinformation, disinformation and polarisation
Reliable and responsible AI
Social media platforms and society

Data and the Digital Economy

Data economy
Data, privacy and security
Digital economy trends
The platform economy

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Anthea Milnes

Head of Communications and External Affairs

Anthea is responsible for communications and external affairs at OII. She is passionate about communicating research, engaging and inspiring audiences, and building partnerships with impact.

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