AI in the Real World: What Economists Need to Know

Fri May 08 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:00 pm UTC-05:00

UAB Collat School of Business | Birmingham

Alabama Economics Club
Publisher/HostAlabama Economics Club
AI in the Real World: What Economists Need to Know
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Brandon Stewart will provide an insider's view on how organizations are adopting AI
About this Event

AI investment is projected to hit $2.5 trillion globally in 2026, yet 84% of companies haven't redesigned how they work around it. Brandon Stewart, Partner at Caravan, draws on firsthand experience training small groups inside companies to separate the signal from the noise. He'll walk through what's happening inside organizations adopting AI — from IT policy gaps and workforce fears to the rise of autonomous agents — and why the next 12 months matter more than the last three years combined.

Brandon Stewart is a Partner at Caravan, an AI training and implementation firm based in Birmingham. Caravan works hands-on with companies to upskill their teams on applied AI tools, training 12-14 people per session with a focus on practical, day-two readiness. Brandon's background spans business operations and technology, and he has spent the past eight months deeply embedded in the AI builder ecosystem — coding, deploying agents, and working directly with companies navigating the AI transition.


In the meantime, you can learn more at https://www.thecaravan.ai/


Park in 12th Street Deck and access via Pedestrian Bridge, Meeting in Room TBD

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

UAB Collat School of Business, 710 13th Street South, Birmingham, United States

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USD 0.00 to USD 15.00

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