Keynote Speaking
Evan J Schwartz is a global leader in enterprise software solutions and Artificial Intelligence with more than three decades of experience in the industry. He provides invaluable insight through keynote speaking, thought leadership, and sharing his invaluable experience and wisdom. Speaking passionately about technology, customer journey, and digital transformation, he is an unrivaled source of guidance for any organization.
Software People Stories: From Gaming to Global Efficiency with Evan J Schwartz
Evan J. Schwartz, COO of AMCS Group North America and Adjunct Professor at Jacksonville University, traces his unlikely path from building graphic multiplayer games on 1980s bulletin board systems to leading sustainable cloud technology and ERP transformation at a global scale. He shares hard-won insights on why ERP adoption fails, how a "person + AI" stewardship model can turn AI governance into a competitive advantage, and what it really takes—from vendor relationships to route optimization across 770,000 trucks—to make technology work for people, not the other way around.
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AMCS Group's Evan Schwartz to Speak at C-Suite Assembly: Transforming the Digital Enterprise
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Evan Schwartz, Chief Innovation Officer at AMCS Group, will be a featured speaker at the C-Suite Assembly: Transforming the Digital Enterprise, hosted by The Millennium Alliance at the Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star in Dallas, August 25–26. As part of the Enterprise AI Maturity & Transformation Assembly's 13th edition, Schwartz will lead a workshop titled "Own the Outcome: The AI Stewardship, Operating & Adoption Model — How Enterprises Regain Control of AI and Turn It into Asymmetric Growth," offering attendees a practical framework for moving beyond AI experimentation toward measurable, sustained business impact.
The Uncaged Show: Navigating the AI Era: Insights from Evan Schwartz
The Uncaged Show celebrates thought leadership from today's top business leaders. The program provides a voice to amazing executives from around the globe who are shaping the world of business today and mapping the path to the world of commerce tomorrow.
Evan Schwartz is the Chief Innovation Officer of AMCS Group.
He is an executive technology leader with over 35 years of experience driving enterprise transformation, scalable innovation, and customer-focused technology solutions across complex, resource-intensive initiatives at AMCS Group to embed AI-driven sustainability and modern SaaS practices.
Experienced across roles including Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Enterprise Architect, with a track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering future-ready technology at scale.
Invisible Machines: S7E15, Structures Before Features with Evan J Schwartz
Most AI pilots are repeating a mistake from the early internet era. The new technology gets thrown over the old business like a blanket, with the old systems still sitting there underneath.
Evan J Schwartz, Chief Innovation Officer at AMCS Group and adjunct professor of AI stewardship at Jacksonville University, joins Robb W., CEO and co-founder of OneReach.ai, and Josh Tyson on Invisible Machines to discuss:
→ Why AI pilots are repeating the mistakes of the early internet era.
→ The difference between optimizing today's work and redesigning tomorrow's business.
→ A practical two-step path from quick AI wins to enterprise transformation.
→ Why AI stewardship may become one of the most valuable skills in every organization.
Product Growth Leaders: How AI Stewards Turn Prompts Into Business Outcomes.
There's a version of AI adoption where you bolt new tools onto old workflows and call it transformation. Then there's the version where the work itself gets rewritten. Evan J. Schwartz, Chief Innovation Officer at AMCS Group, sits down with Thomas Watkins to explain why the second wave is the one that matters — and why the move from UX to what he calls AX, the agentic experience, is closer to the early internet shift than most leaders realize. The conversation gets specific fast: what an AI initiative actually looks like inside an enterprise, why "AI knows your industry but knows nothing about your business," and what separates a real use case from a good demo. Most of it circles back to the AI steward — the person who orchestrates the agents, feeds them the context that keeps hallucinations down, sets the guardrails, and reserves human attention for exceptions and strategy. Evan also makes a few predictions worth arguing with: that LLMs become the new Excel, that specialized roles compress back toward generalists, and that the hardest adjustment isn't technical at all — it's letting go of an identity built on output and rebuilding one around outcomes. Worth 25 minutes if your team is somewhere between "we should probably do something with AI" and knowing what that something is..
That's Delivered Podcast - AI Doesn't Replace people—It Fails Without Them | Evan J. Schwartz on What Actually Works
Evan J. Schwartz, Chief Innovation Officer at AMCS Group, joins Trucking Ray on That's Delivered to cut through the AI hype and get real about what actually works in logistics — from fleet optimization and predictive maintenance to route planning and the day-to-day reality of drivers and dispatch teams. Drawing from years of ERP and digital transformation experience, Evan breaks down why AI fails when tasks are vague, why so-called 'hallucinations' are really a data and communication problem, and why the smartest companies are using AI to eliminate repetitive admin work rather than headcount. If you're serious about strengthening your operation with AI — not handing it over to one — this is a must-listen.
Mirror Review Unveiling The Business Stories: Evan J Schwartz: The Quiet Architect of a More Sustainable Industrial Future
This in-depth profile follows Evan J. Schwartz, Chief Innovation Officer at AMCS Group, as he draws on more than 35 years of enterprise transformation experience to embed AI into the daily operations of the world's resource-intensive industries. Schwartz argues that the waste, recycling, and resource-heavy sectors—long overlooked in the digital transformation conversation—are now positioned to lead it. Through AMCS's "Person Plus AI" strategy and his Performance Sustainability framework, he makes the case that sustainability and profitability are not opposing forces but the same force, and that the organizations building AI Stewards today will define the competitive landscape of the next decade. Equal parts technologist, operator, and educator, Schwartz offers a clear-eyed, deeply human view of what it takes to lead through this moment.
Forward Thinking Experts Episode 072: Embracing Technology with a Human-Centered Approach
In this episode of Forward Thinking Experts, we sit down with Evan J. Schwartz to explore a refreshing and necessary perspective on digital transformation—one that puts people first.
Evan challenges the typical tech-first mindset and makes a compelling case for why sustainable innovation depends on human-centered thinking. From AI and ERP systems to education and ethics, this conversation connects the dots between technology, business outcomes, and real human impact.
Technology should never be the end goal—it should be the enabler. As Evan reminds us, the real power of AI and digital transformation lies in how intentionally we use it to serve people, improve systems, and build a more sustainable future.
The tools are here. The opportunity is now. The outcome? That’s still up to us.
Ethics in Ai With Thomas Erl
The ever-increasing role of ethics in AI systems is discussed in this informative interview with Evan Schwartz, including ethics as they pertain to humans working with AI.
Thomas Erl is a LinkedIn Top Voice, a best-selling IT author and an AI and Technology Education Specialist with Arcitura. He oversees the "Pearson Education Digital Enterprise Book Series from Thomas Erl", acts as the Senior AI Consultant for Transformative Digital Solutions, and is a LinkedIn Learning Content Developer and Instructor.
AI At Work #100: Human Plus AI Strategy: Redefining Team Structure in the Age of Automation with Evan J Schwartz
Most leaders are asking the wrong AI question. In this episode Chris sits down with Evan J Schwartz, technology leader, adjunct professor, and Chief Innovation Officer, to discuss why AI should be used for growth, not simply cost cutting.
Evan shares his vision for the future organization: flatter companies, human stewards managing AI agents, and teams focused on strategy, relationships, and judgment while automation handles repetitive execution. They also explore AI in education, workforce development, sustainability, and why leaders who wait may lose to faster-moving competitors.
If you want a practical framework for using AI to grow smarter without losing your people advantage, this episode is worth your time.
The Business Growth Show Episode #304 - AI Powered Digitalization
Evan J. Schwartz is the Chief Innovation Officer at AMCS Group, a global leader in sustainable cloud technology, with 35+ years of experience driving digital transformation through AI and data science in industries like waste, recycling, and natural gas. A Forbes Technology Council member, adjunct professor at Jacksonville University, and bestselling author of People, Places, and Things, Evan brings a rare blend of technical depth and real-world insight. Tune in as we dive into how to leverage AI, the ethics and risks of emerging technology, AI agents and automation, digitalization beyond IT, and much more.
The Human + AI Strategy That Actually Works - CTRL + Listen Podcast With James Sweetlove and Evan J Schwartz
What happens when AI is deployed without a clear use case, a change management plan, or any respect for the humans it's meant to support? It fails — and according to Evan J Schwartz, Chief Innovation Officer at AMCS and author of *The People, Places and Things*, it fails predictably and preventably. In this episode of the CTRL+Listen Podcast, Evan shares hard-won insights from 35+ years in enterprise software, ERP implementation, and industrial automation across forestry, mining, scrap metal, and waste industries. From AI-powered predictive maintenance and fleet optimization to the dangers of omnipresent AI use cases, Evan makes the case for a "person plus AI" strategy — one where narrow, well-defined AI tasks are chained together for compounding impact. He also dives into how AI is reshaping software education, why generalists will outlast specialists in the age of AI, and what the waste and recycling industry can teach the rest of us about operational efficiency.
Innovation at the edge season 3 episode 2
On the Practical Product Management podcast, hosts Leah Farmer and Marilyn McDonald sit down with Evan J. Schwartz, Chief Innovation Officer at AMCS Group, to unpack what innovation actually looks like inside a large, mature SaaS organization. Evan explains how dedicated innovation teams can take high-risk bets on emerging technologies like AI while allowing core product teams to stay focused on delivery, and how successful ideas transition back into the main product roadmap.
The conversation also dives into the realities of ERP transformation, where Evan draws on decades of implementation experience to explain why most initiatives fail and what leaders must do differently. From defining a clear future-state vision to documenting current processes and ROI goals before touching technology, the discussion offers practical guidance for organizations trying to turn innovation and transformation into measurable business outcomes.
Born Scrappy Season 5 Episode 5 With Evan J Schwartz
Born Scrappy Season 5 Episode 5!
With Evan J. Schwartz, Chief Innovation Officer at AMCS Group.
35+ years in resource industries.
Now leading global innovation across 80 countries.
He doesn’t talk tech hype. He talks execution.
In today’s episode we talk about:
👉 Turning data into cash
👉 Agentic automation
👉 Data over gut feel
👉 Cloud resilience
👉 Practical AI use
👉 Why ERPs fail
👉 And more!
Personiv | The CFO Weekly | The CFO's Guide to ERP Success with Evan. J. Schwartz, CIO at AMCS Group
In this episode of CFO Weekly, Megan Weis sits down with Evan Schwartz, Chief Innovation Officer at AMCS Group, to explore how modern CFOs can turn ERP implementations from high-risk initiatives into strategic competitive advantages, drawing on Evan’s three decades of experience leading large-scale digital transformations across resource-intensive industries. From avoiding the Gartner-cited 70% failure rate to building strong vendor partnerships, defining real ROI, and leveraging AI-native platforms, Evan shares practical insights from his work at AMCS and his Amazon best-selling book People, Places, and Things.
The Reminger Report: Emerging Technologies | AI Is Transforming Sustainability
In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Reminger’s Zachary Pyers sits down with Evan Schwartz, Chief Innovation Officer at AMCS Group, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming recycling, logistics, and sustainability.
From “reverse logistics” to predictive truck maintenance, Schwartz shares how AI can connect the dots between processes, uncover efficiencies, and prove that doing the right thing for the planet can also drive profitability.
Evan Schwartz | AI's Compassionate, Profitable Path Forward | AI For The C Suite with Chad Harvey
Evan J. Schwartz is the COO of AMCS Group North America, a global leader in sustainable cloud technology, with more than 35 years of experience driving digital transformation across resource-intensive industries through AI and data science. Formerly AMCS’s Chief Enterprise Architect, he is also an adjunct professor at Jacksonville University, a Forbes Technology Council member, a sought-after speaker, and the bestselling author of People, Places, and Things, where he shares practical insight into ethical, AI-driven ERP implementation and sustainability. He is a frequent contributor to conversations like AI For the C-Suite™, a learning community and podcast dedicated to helping executive leaders navigate the opportunities and risks of generative AI in the Exponential Age.
Evan J Schwartz on The Human-Centric AI Revolution: A Guide to Successful Digital Transformation
Are we approaching the age of AI all wrong? In this Growth Hacking Culture Podcast episode, Evan J. Schwartz—veteran enterprise technologist and author of People, Places, and Things—warns that despite decades of progress, organizations are repeating past mistakes by over-relying on AI without addressing culture, strategy, and human readiness, and instead advocates for a “Person + AI” framework where technology amplifies human creativity, critical thinking, and innovation rather than replacing it.
Navigating AI Risks and Rewards: Lessons from a Tech Innovator w/ Evan J. Schwartz
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Future Driven Ep. 58: How AI Is Changing Business with Evan Schwartz
Evan’s been building tech for 35+ years. He started in the dial-up days and now leads innovation across global industries like waste, recycling, and logistics. This conversation is full of real insights for business owners, operators, and tech leaders.
August Edition of Business Enquirer Magazine - Issue 140
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Evan J. Schwartz, Chief Innovation Officer at AMCS Group, has been a key driver in advancing sustainable resource management through technology and circular innovation. His early start in software entrepreneurship laid the foundation for his leadership in reducing waste, optimizing operations, and shaping a more sustainable future.
AI Agents Podcast
AI and industrial innovation - Evan J. Schwartz of AMCS Group on transforming Waste Management with Artificial Intelligence
Welcome back to another episode of the AI Agents Podcast. In this episode we have Evan J. Schwartz, the Chief Innovation Officer from AMCS.
Innocent Until the Algorithm Says Otherwise. Trusting Tech When AI Gets It Wrong
In this week's episode, Laura and Kevin sit down with Evan J. Schwartz, Chief Innovation Officer at AMCS Group, to explore where AI is actually making a difference and where it’s doing real harm. From logistics and sustainability to law enforcement and digital identity, we dig into how AI is being used (and misused) in ways that affect millions of lives.
The High-Impact Leader’s Edge | Think Bigger, Lead Smarter with Evan J. Schwartz
In this episode of The Executive Appeal, I (Alex D. Tremble, CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions) sit down with Evan J. Schwartz, Chief Innovation Officer at AMCS Group, to talk about the future of leadership in a world of agentic AI.
Evan breaks down how AI agents are transforming how we lead, make decisions, and scale impact: It’s not about replacing people. It’s about amplifying what already works — and multiplying it.
We dive into what it means to lead when your success isn’t based on perfection… but on agility, adaptability, and impact.
AI Collaborate, 2024, Jacksonville, FL
November 19-20th, 2024 - Join Jennifer Bradshaw and me as we describe how AI-driven Performance Sustainability in the Waste & Recycling industries puts the AND back into sustainability and Profitability.
Recycle Today, 2024, Webinar
October 1st, 2024 - Join Rajae El-Temawi, Geoff Aardsma, and me to explore how Mazza Recycling embraced process automation, technology, and vision to create unparalleled success, productivity, and insights through advanced analytics and data.
AI Speaker Series 2024, Jax, FL
September 25th, 2024 - Jacksonville University hosts the AI Speaker Series, where I spoke about the importance of the Person Plus AI Strategy when developing automation or AI-related tools. We also covered the EU Guidelines for ethical AI and their use cases, which highlight this strategy
Waste360 Green Growth, 2024, Webinar
August 13th, 2024 - We team up with Waste360 and Eureka Recycling for a Webinar that dives into revenue opportunities through innovation and how to apply practical planning tactics to de-risk and unlock new revenue streams.
IFAT 2024, Munich, Germany
May 13-17th, 2024 - It was an incredible opportunity to share my experience with our customers from all around the world from a scenic beautiful rooftop in downtown Munich. A cozy private event for AMCS Group customers well hosted by the AMCS Marketing team.
ISRI 2024, Las Vegas
April 15-18th, 2024 - Sharing a stage with Blake Gordon, MBA, Georgia-Pacific Recycling, Lisa Elly Sagan (Zaidel), Buddy, and Jennifer S. Betts of Recycled Media ScrapTrader was insightful and encouraging to see the metals recycling industry beginning to evolve into a modern tech-minded enterprise embracing AI and efficiencies in Sustainability.
AI Collaborate: NLP Logix
November 14th, 2023 - I enjoyed contributing this year at the AI Collaborate, hosted by NLP Logix, for the Ethics in AI panel.
Billy Steeghs, of OnDefend; Wanyonyi Kendrick, of COJ; and Gwen Griggs, of Advos were amazing panelists. It's always enlightening to see what other companies are doing in this space.
Jacksonville Chamber: IT Councile
July 25th, 2023 - It was a pleasure to address the JITC on a topic very passionate to me, Leadership in the Technology Industry. I cannot wait to be in front of this highly engaging group again.
Cybersecurity: Pitfalls, Risks, & Solutions
ISRI Convention, March 24th ,2022 - ISRI Panel on Cybersecurity. I learned a lot about Cybersecurity insurance and provide best practices on how to prepare now for WHEN you are attacked, not IF.
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MRF Software and Technology
Waste Expo 2022, May 10th
It’s no secret that technology is ever-evolving in the waste and recycling industry. So, what are the current trends? What can we expect to see in the future? How is technology changing our operations? How is it helping with safety? How is it adapting to the ever-changing waste and recycling streams? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this session.
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Navigating Technology In Waste & Recycling
Waste Expo 2019
In today’s climate, agility is critical for companies to stay competitive - you must be able to use technology to make real-time decisions and operate your business efficiently. Software, hardware, smart sensors, mobile devices - how do you navigate the technology that is best for your operation? Check out this session to learn the steps you can take to not only implement the right technology, but also how to utilize it to make your operations more efficient.
Digital Technology is Transforming the Customer Experience
Your customer relationships are more important than ever, and it might be time to delight them with new digital experiences.
This webinar will show you the value of creating an online digital presence and its benefits to your overall business and customer satisfaction.
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Forest Resource Association
2016 Regional Meeting where the mobile technology wave was coming hard and fast for the Forestry Industry. During this discussion, I helped the FRA prepare the next-generation Foresters for the arrival of Drones, Mobile Land Audits, Tract Land Management, and making the deal right at the tree!
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The Horse’s Mouth” with James Lampke, Evan Schwartz, Michael Katzmayr, and Mark Aston
Welcome to “The Horse’s Mouth” with Tom McManus. Sponsored by Truck Accident Law Firm, The Horse’s Mouth is a unique talk show where Tom’s guests sidle up to his bar to discuss the intersection of sports, business, and life.
Today, Tom sits with James Lampke from Robert Half, Evan Schwartz from AMCS Group, Michael Katzmayr from Tech Coast Conference, and Mark Aston from Uniti Fiber.
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AMCS Group is an enterprise software company that is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient solutions to our clients. We specialize in digital solutions for the waste and recycling industry, and have been providing our services for over 20 years.
At AMCS Group, we are proud to be at the forefront of the digital transformation of the waste and recycling industry. Our team of experts is committed to providing the best in customer service and reliable solutions. We recently had the honor of being one of the featured speakers at the WasteExpo Annual Convention, the first in-person convention since the start of the pandemic. Everyone was excited to be there, and we are proud to be a part of the conversation.
This webinar is presented by Evan J Schwartz, Chief Enterprise Architect of AMCS and will provide you valuable insights to help you protect your business against cyber-attacks.
With the world rapidly opening after the pandemic and the increasing number of ransomware attacks, which have also impacted several waste management companies, we expect cybersecurity to become a top priority for most companies. If not done already, it’s time to start working on your security plan to mitigate the security risks.
This briefing will help you to be better informed and prepared to make important decisions around your cybersecurity needs.
AMCS Group: https://www.amcsgroup.com/
The webinar has been recorded as part of the virtual expo eREC: https://erec.info/home-en/
Here I discuss the importance of adopting a Mobile Strategy now at the Forest Resource Association. This was 2016 and their Regional meeting. The average timeframe for technology refresh was competing with a Bark-Boiler that was built 100 years ago by the forester's great grand-pappy at that time. Getting them to understand the importance of Drones, Mobile Strategy, and how their world was going to change was a significant achievement that I'm still proud of today.