# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mind & Machine, Plano: AI for Business Leaders - October 15, 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Mind & Machine unites DFW leaders monthly to demystify AI through practical education, use cases, and ethical discussions.About this EventMind and Machine Presents:AI in Banking: Can AI Make Banking More Human?AI is already changing how banks prevent fraud, support employees, make decisions, and serve customers. Much of the conversation, however, focuses on efficiency. This panel will examine a more important question: Can AI help banks deliver a more responsive, personal, and trustworthy customer experience?For consumers and businesses, banking is built on confidence, access, and human judgment. AI could help banks respond faster, personalize service, and equip employees to serve customers more effectively. It could also create new security risks, make important decisions harder to understand, and place additional barriers between customers and the people responsible for helping them.About the PanelThis 35-minute conversation will bring together leaders with distinct perspectives on banking, technology, customer service, and cybersecurity risk.Together, they will explore:Where AI can make the greatest difference in how banks serve customersWhat banks must change internally to deliver that valueWhere banks should preserve friction to protect customersWhich AI-driven threats pose the greatest risk to trustWhat role AI should play in decisions that materially affect customersWhich responsibilities should remain human-ledThe discussion will focus on the banking industry as a whole rather than comparing the practices of individual institutions. The moderated conversation will be followed by audience Q&A.Meet the Panelists — Area Executive for DFW, First Citizens BankChris brings more than 20 years of commercial banking and leadership experience. He will contribute the customer and relationship-banking perspective, including how AI could help bankers deliver more responsive and valuable service to business customers. — EVP and CTO, United Texas BankJoe brings extensive experience in banking technology, AI and machine learning, payments, fraud prevention, data, and operational modernization. He will address what banks must do behind the scenes to turn AI concepts into dependable customer and business outcomes.— Vice President of Technology and Cyber Risk at a global financial institutionAtira brings experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, compliance, and enterprise governance. She will examine how banks can pursue AI-enabled service while protecting customers, managing emerging threats, and preserving trust.Moderator — Co-Founder, Mind and Machine DFWTim is a go-to-market strategist who helps business leaders connect emerging technology with practical business outcomes. He will guide a collaborative conversation that brings together the customer, technology, and risk perspectives while keeping the discussion accessible and relevant.Designed for business owners, founders, executives, banking professionals, and AI and technology practitioners, this panel will move beyond predictions and product hype. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of what customer-centered AI in banking could look like, what responsible adoption requires, and where human involvement remains essential.Panelists will share their individual professional perspectives and will not speak on behalf of their employers.Continue the Conversation on Rel8Networking sponsored by Rel8Rel8 is returning as the networking sponsor for this Mind and Machine DFW event. Attendees can use the Rel8 community space to introduce themselves, connect with other participants, share ideas, and continue the panel discussion before and after the event.Join the community discussion and networking space on Rel8Event code: 8ZX5DPPlease note: Joining the Rel8 community does not register you for the event or reserve your seat. Event registration must be completed separately through Eventbrite.🤝 Become a SponsorWant to put your brand in front of North Texas business leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, marketers, consultants, and AI innovators?Mind & Machine DFW sponsorships include:Live event recognitionDedicated sponsor spotlightBrand visibility across event promotionsDirect engagement with an influential business audienceOpportunities to support AI education and innovation in DFWInterested in sponsoring this event or a future gathering?📧 Contact the Mind & Machine DFW team to learn more about sponsorship opportunities at info@mindandmachine.aiAgenda🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PMArrival and Networking🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PMPresentation🕑: 05:30 PM - 05:45 PMQ & A and Closing Remarks🕑: 05:45 PM - 07:00 PMNetworking Mixer - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/plano/mind-and-machine-plano-ai-for-business-leaders-october-15-2026/100002001220885540 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: ll Brothers Grill & Bar - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Plano - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: ll Brothers Grill & Bar - **lat**: 33.09149379999999 - **long**: -96.803201 - **full address**: ll Brothers Grill & Bar, 8308 Preston Road, Plano, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Mind & Machine, Plano: AI for Business Leaders - October 15, 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4266d0b9a0d8889a51577f6e4f53e1da9c2a14c83bde33d946fac7bd9b52fc4b-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1790478065 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Mind & Machine, Plano: AI for Business Leaders - October 15, 2026 being held? - **A:** Mind & Machine, Plano: AI for Business Leaders - October 15, 2026 takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at ll Brothers Grill & Bar, 8308 Preston Road, Plano, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Mind & Machine, Plano: AI for Business Leaders - October 15, 2026? - **A:** Mind & Machine, Plano: AI for Business Leaders - October 15, 2026 is organized by Tim Mata & Victoria Begg. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Tim Mata & Victoria Begg's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Tim Mata & Victoria Begg a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Tim Mata & Victoria Begg has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Mind & Machine, Plano: AI for Business Leaders - October 15, 2026 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 Plano, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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