Summit Talks | AI and the Economy of Tomorrow - Episode 2 (2026)

Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to economic infrastructure. But as adoption accelerates, what will the real-world impact look like over the next few years?

In this episode of Summit Talks, Barbara Nash, Co-Head of TMT Corporate & Institutional Banking and Head of Technology, Media & Telecommunications Coverage, BNP Paribas and Bradley Anderson, Head of Corporate IQ, BNP Paribas explore how generative AI is reshaping the global economy and what it means for businesses, investors, and policymakers. Looking ahead in 2026, our guests consider whether AI will drive a new wave of productivity and growth - or whether structural challenges could slow its economic promise.

We discuss which sectors are likely to experience the most profound change, how AI may reshape employment and skill demands, and the growing infrastructure requirements - from data and compute to energy - that are redefining the economics of AI development.

Also, Rich Cosgray, Senior Vice President of Capital Markets at Vantage Data Centers, offers a client’s perspective on the summit so far.

Tune in as our AI experts unpack the opportunities, risks, and strategic implications of one of the most significant technological shifts of our time.

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