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Jack Shaw
Executive Director, American Blockchain Council | Top 25 Professional Speaker & Top 5 Technology Futurist | Author on AI, Blockchain & Emerging Tech
Speaker Jack Shaw is a globally recognized technology futurist whose three decades of work span artificial intelligence, blockchain, 5G, and the Internet of Things. Executive Director of the American Blockchain Council, he advises Fortune 500 leadership teams and translates emerging technology into clear, executable strategy for senior audiences making capital allocation decisions in an era of nonstop change.
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Jack Shaw biography
AI speaker Jack Shaw is a globally recognized technology futurist and digital transformation strategist whose stage credits span more than three decades, all 50 U.S. states, and 26 countries on six continents. As Executive Director of the American Blockchain Council and a frequent advisor to Fortune 500 leadership teams, he has helped some of the world’s largest organizations make sense of the technologies reshaping their industries, from artificial intelligence and blockchain to 5G, the Internet of Things, and the emerging autonomic economy.
Jack’s relationship with technology started early. A child of the space age who grew up tracking Sputnik’s signal and watching the moon landings as a teenager, he joined the software industry in the 1980s and was leading an artificial intelligence company by the early 2000s, well before AI became a dinner-table topic. Today he is recognized as one of the Top 25 Professional Speakers in the World and among the Top 5 Technology Futurists, and he has shared his perspective with close to 300,000 business leaders, innovators, and professionals.
From Sputnik to the AI Economy
Throughout his career, Jack has served as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives at companies including Mercedes-Benz, Bosch, and Coca-Cola, as well as to major industry associations and policy bodies. A graduate of Yale University with an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, he is the author of three influential books on the impact of emerging technologies and a regular contributor to leading industry publications. His commentary on blockchain’s role beyond cryptocurrency has been featured in outlets including Benzinga and other major business media.
What sets Jack apart on stage is his ability to translate complexity. He demystifies AI agents, large language models, smart contracts, and decentralized finance for audiences who need to make capital allocation and product decisions, not academic ones, and he frames each technology in terms of where it creates competitive advantage and where it introduces risk.
As a speaker, Jack Shaw brings the rare combination of historical depth, executive credibility, and forward-looking clarity, helping leaders move from headline anxiety to a concrete plan for the next three, five, and ten years of technology-driven change.
Jack Shaw Speaking Videos
Jack Shaw Explains Blockchain & Digital Transformation
Jack Shaw - Future Technology, Cryptocurrency, and Strategic Planning
Jack Shaw Keynote Topics
Jack moves past the hype to give boards and executive teams a working model of where AI actually creates value, where it falls short, and how to allocate capital and attention through a generational shift in computing. Drawing on his decades inside AI before the current wave, he covers agentic systems, large language models, governance, and the operating disciplines that separate AI bets that compound from AI bets that quietly disappear.
Jack strips away the noise around cryptocurrencies and NFTs to show how serious organizations are putting blockchain to work behind the scenes, from supply chain transparency to identity, settlement, and intercompany finance. As Executive Director of the American Blockchain Council, he gives audiences a clear-eyed view of where the technology is mature, where it remains experimental, and how to build a credible enterprise roadmap.
Jack walks senior audiences through the rapidly forming new layer of financial infrastructure, including stablecoins, tokenized assets, real-time settlement, and decentralized finance. He highlights where regulators are landing, where banks and fintechs are competing or partnering, and what every CFO, treasurer, and board member should understand about the next decade of money movement.
Bringing together AI, blockchain, 5G, and the Internet of Things, Jack lays out the emerging "autonomic economy" in which systems sense, decide, and transact with minimal human involvement. He shows how this shift is already changing manufacturing, mobility, energy, and financial services, and what it implies for business models, workforce design, and competitive strategy.
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FAQs on Booking Jack Shaw
Why Jack Shaw?
Few keynote speakers can match Jack's combination of historical depth and current relevance. He was leading an AI company two decades before generative AI dominated headlines, he has spent his career advising Fortune 500 CEOs on emerging technology, and he has shared the stage with audiences in 50 U.S. states and 26 countries. Senior leaders consistently call out his ability to make AI, blockchain, and the broader digital economy understandable and actionable in a single keynote. Book Jack Shaw through Aurum Speakers Bureau to give your audience an honest, energetic, and well-evidenced view of the technologies that will define the next decade.
What are Jack Shaw's keynote topics?
Jack speaks on the technologies driving digital transformation, including artificial intelligence and large language models, blockchain and digital assets, 5G and the Internet of Things, decentralized finance, and the broader autonomic economy. He customizes content for industry context, audience seniority, and the specific decisions a client is facing, whether that is product roadmap, M&A strategy, or organizational design.
What companies has Jack Shaw worked with?
Throughout his career, Jack has served as a trusted advisor to C-level executives at Fortune 500 companies including Mercedes-Benz, Bosch, and Coca-Cola, as well as major industry associations and policy bodies. He is Executive Director of the American Blockchain Council and a graduate of Yale University with an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.
Is Jack Shaw a good keynote speaker for AI events?
Yes. Jack has been named among the world's Top 5 Technology Futurists and Top 25 Professional Speakers, and his work on AI predates the current wave of generative tools by more than two decades. He is regularly booked for AI summits, industry conferences, and Fortune 500 leadership offsites, and is comfortable on technical panels, broader executive keynotes, and intimate board sessions. Contact Aurum Speakers Bureau to discuss tailoring his AI content to your event.
How to book Jack Shaw as a keynote speaker?
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How much is Jack Shaw speaking fee?
Jack Shaw speaking fees are determined by several factors, including the event's date, whether it's a virtual or in-person event, the duration, format, preparation required for their speech, and more. The same applies to the cost to hire any other top expert speakers and celebrities. The Speaker Fee Range listed on our website is simply a guideline and is subject to change without notice. If you would like to hire Jack Shaw to deliver a keynote speech for your event, please fill out the contact form or email us at info@aurumbureau.com with as much detail as possible. One of our experienced agents will get in touch with you and let you know exactly how much it will cost to book Jack Shaw.
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Can I book Jack Shaw for a virtual keynote?
Yes, Jack Shaw is available for virtual keynotes and webinars. To book Jack Shaw for a virtual event, please complete the contact form or send us an email to inquire about the special fees for virtual engagements.
