TAMIU’s IBC Bank and Commerce Bank Keynote Speaker Series to Feature AI Expert Jack Shaw
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will host Jack Shaw for its IBC Bank and Commerce Bank 2026-2027 Keynote Speaker Series presentation, “AI and the Future of Work: What It Means for Laredo - and for You.” Shaw is an AI transformation advisor, keynote speaker, and author of “Manufacturing’s AI Imperative.”
The lecture, part of TAMIU’s Inauguration Week celebrating University President Dr. Christopher Maynard’s investiture, will take place Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The lecture will also be broadcast live via Microsoft Teams. To view online, visit https://go.tamiu.edu/shaw.
Shaw’s work focuses on helping leaders and emerging professionals understand what artificial intelligence can do now, where it is headed, and how to turn it into practical advantage.
His work spans nearly four decades in technology and AI. In 2003, he served as vice president and general manager of a newly founded division of an artificial intelligence company, leading the application of knowledge-based systems to critical business processes. He has provided direct consulting and executive briefings for Coca-Cola and delivered executive briefings and keynote programs for IBM. Across his career, he has presented more than 1,000 keynotes in 26 countries. Shaw holds a bachelor’s degree from Yale University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He is the author of, “Manufacturing’s AI Imperative,” the first volume in The AI Imperative Series. His work frequently addresses the implications of AI for supply chains, logistics, transportation, business strategy, and the changing nature of work.
For additional information, contact the Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade at 956.326.2820, email cswht@tamiu.edu, or visit www.tamiu.edu/cswht.
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