<p>Jack Shaw is a global thought leader and change management strategist with more than 30 years' experience helping leaders transform their organizations' digital ecosystems amid new waves of technology.</p><p>Jack Shaw stands as a preeminent strategist in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. His four-decade career has seen him at the vanguard of AI's evolution and its integration into the business world. His journey began in the 1980's as Director of Product Marketing at a leading software company, where he first explored AI's potential in revolutionizing business operations.</p><p>In the 1990’s, Shaw authored three pivotal books on technology and business management, delving into nascent AI forms like rules-based systems, furthering automation across industries. His expertise grew as he led an AI software company in the 2000's, specializing in Knowledge-Based Expert Systems, cementing his status in AI development.</p><p>For over 20 years, Shaw has been an influential voice on AI as well as on such other critical emerging technologies as IoT and Blockchain, articulating complex ideas with clarity. His speaking engagements span across hundreds of events in 26 countries, making him a sought- after figure among leaders and professionals globally. He was voted one of the World's Top 25 Speakers and one of the Top Five Technology Futurists in polls conducted by Speaking.com.</p><p>Recognized as a top technology futurist, Shaw's insights are invaluable to Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and other organizations in both the public and private sectors. His unique blend of experience, foresight in technology trends, and ability to demystify AI make him an unparalleled expert for guiding organizations through the AI-driven future of business. Jack Shaw is the quintessential candidate for delivering transformative knowledge in AI at high-level business gatherings. </p>
Executive Director of the American Blockchain Council & Technology Futurist
<ul><li><strong>Artificial Intelligence: Avoiding Strategic Blunders</strong></li><li>In an age where AI technologies like ChatGPT and Google Bard are transforming our world, it's crucial to understand not just their immediate applications, but their longterm impact. This keynote, "Navigating AI's Transformative Era: Avoiding Strategic Blunders," addresses this vital need. </li><li>Jack Shaw explores AI's potential to reshape industries, societies, and global economies, highlighting recent advancements and their implications. He delves into the importance of a strategic, long-term vision to leverage AI effectively, and why simply focusing on short-term implementation can be the biggest strategic blunder. </li><li>Through compelling Near Future Scenarios, Jack illustrates the transformative power of AI in various sectors, urging leaders to develop strategies that anticipate and shapethis rapidly evolving landscape.</li><li><strong>ChatGPT, AI, and Your Future</strong></li><li>Few new technologies have exploded into our awareness like ChatGPT. Within a week of its initial release November 30, 2022, ChatGPT had millions of people signed on as early testers. Since that time, everyone from journalists to talk show hosts have been discussing ChatGPT and its pros and cons.</li><li>In this presentation, Jack Shaw discusses the capabilities of ChatGPT and related AI developments. He explains how it generates coherent and human-like responses. And he’ll discuss the impact of ChatGPT and AI on various industries and professions.</li><li>He’ll also explore the ethical considerations surrounding the use of ChatGPT and similar AI models. The ability of these models to generate convincing text raises important questions about the potential misuse of this technology. He’ll discuss the importance of responsible development and use of AI models, particularly in light of recent controversies surrounding deepfakes and other forms of synthetic media.</li><li>Additionally, Jack will cover recent advances in AI research beyond ChatGPT. These advances have significant implications for a wide range of industries and offer exciting opportunities for innovation and growth.</li><li>This presentation on ChatGPT and related AI developments will offer valuable insights into the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of business and society. It will be of great interest to business executives who are seeking to stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving field. </li><li><strong>BLOCKCHAIN IN THE ENTERPRISE</strong></li><li>Blockchain technologies are redefining business models and processes in every industry: manufacturing, distribution, retail, healthcare, energy, transportation, and governmental agencies. Jack describes how your organization can benefit too.</li><li><strong>BITCOIN, CRYPTOCURRENCY, & DeFi</strong></li><li>Discover how crypto and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC’s) are changing the landscape for payments and financial services, and how decentralized finance (DeFi) will disrupt everything from borrowing and lending to securities trading and insurance.</li><li><strong>EXTRACTING REAL VALUE FROM ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE</strong></li><li>AI is transforming business, society, and the world. Jack shares real-world examples of how leading businesses are using Al to reduce costs, improve service, and spark innovation. </li><li><strong>5G & IoT: THE INTERNET OF EVERYTHING</strong></li><li>From connected cars to smart cities, remote robotic surgery, and self-configuring factory floors, 5G and IoT are about to deeply disrupt your business and your industry. Jack shows you how to design your 5G/IoT strategy for competitive advantage.</li><li><strong>THE METAVERSE: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR ME AND MY ORGANIZATION? </strong></li><li>How Extended Reality, AI, and Blockchain are creating a new paradigm for business and society. Learn about NFT’s and DAO’s. And see how they’ll integrate to create highly immersive, virtual experiences that transform how we interact and do business.</li></ul>