# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AI in the Real World: What Economists Need to Know
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 11:30 am – Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Brandon Stewart will provide an insider's view on how organizations are adopting AIAbout this EventAI 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
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/ai-in-the-real-world-what-economists-need-to-know/100001986937619908
- **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups, it
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 15, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Birmingham
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: UAB Collat School of Business
- **lat**: 33.5001368
- **long**: -86.80987309999999
- **full address**: UAB Collat School of Business, 710 13th Street South, Birmingham, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is AI in the Real World: What Economists Need to Know being held?
  - **A:** AI in the Real World: What Economists Need to Know takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 11:30 am to Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at UAB Collat School of Business, 710 13th Street South, Birmingham, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for AI in the Real World: What Economists Need to Know?
  - **A:** Tickets for AI in the Real World: What Economists Need to Know are priced at USD 15 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRSVP (Members Only)FreeAvailableRSVP (Non- Members)USD 15AvailableStudentUSD 8Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing AI in the Real World: What Economists Need to Know?
  - **A:** AI in the Real World: What Economists Need to Know is organized by Alabama Economics Club.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** AI in the Real World: What Economists Need to Know is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If AI in the Real World: What Economists Need to Know sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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