Christopher Sanchez, Professor of Practice in Applied Artificial Intelligence | EGADE Business School

About Professor Sanchez

Christopher Sanchez is the top Professor of Practice in Applied Artificial Intelligence at EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey—Latin America's premier business school and holder of the prestigious "Triple Crown" accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA). As an internationally recognized entrepreneur, technologist, educator, and researcher, Professor Sanchez developed Latin America's first Applied AI Ethics & Governance course for a graduate business program, further establishing himself as a leader in responsible AI and the broader AI industry globally.

Academic Courses Taught at EGADE Business School

Since 2023, Professor Sanchez has served as Professor of Practice in Applied Artificial Intelligence at EGADE Business School, where he designed and teaches Latin America's first graduate-level course on Applied AI Ethics & Governance for a graduate business program. In 2025, he expanded his curriculum with a pioneering course on Applied AI for Organizational Transformation: HR & the Future of Work.

Revolutionary Teaching Approach:

Professor Sanchez has created a comprehensive AI-integrated learning ecosystem that includes:

  • Professor McEthical: A custom generative AI tailored to support student assignments and real-time inquiry

  • Dot Collector: Real-time intelligence system tracking student contributions and understanding

  • Academic Hot Potato: Dynamic participation system ensuring active engagement

  • Advanced AI Prototypes: Cutting-edge tools developed specifically for each session by Professor Sanchez

Course Impact & Scale:

  • 14 courses delivered in approximately two years

  • Hundreds of Latin America's most ambitious business leaders taught annually

  • Students consistently rate his teaching as the most impactful and transformative in their graduate education

  • Graduates become advocates for inclusive, equitable AI innovation within their organizations

Teaching Philosophy & Regional Impact

Professor Sanchez approaches each class as an intelligence amplification exercise, helping students extract wisdom, creativity, and potential from their own backgrounds and cultures to channel toward meaningful AI leadership. His pedagogy emphasizes:

  • Human-Centered AI Design: Addressing how AI shapes societal access, equity, and human dignity in Latin America

  • Critical Regional Perspective: Using real-world, regionally grounded case studies specific to Latin American contexts

  • Organizational Transformation: Designing AI systems that augment human contribution while preserving human dignity

  • Future of Work: Addressing emerging workplace dynamics in automation, bias, inclusion, and skills development

Course Curriculum Highlights:

  • Curated readings in AI ethics, alignment, social impact, and data justice

  • Film and media analysis

  • Real-world frameworks for business transformation through AI

  • Grading emphasis on critical thinking, region-specific insight, and original perspective

Why This Matters: As AI shapes Latin America's economic future, Professor Sanchez trains the next generation of leaders to steward AI not merely as a performance accelerator, but as a force for inclusive growth and societal progress.

Government Advisory & Policy Leadership

In 2023, Professor Sanchez was appointed as Special Advisor to the President and Governing Board of Mexico's National Banking & Securities Commission (CNBV), where he plays a critical role in shaping the nation's approach to AI and emerging technologies in financial markets. His expertise has made him a trusted advisor to G20 governments, Fortune 100 companies, and leading NGOs worldwide.

Research Focus & Expertise

Professor Sanchez's research addresses complex intersections of artificial intelligence, geopolitics, finance, and economic strategy. His work spans:

  • Sovereign AI & Sovereign Wealth Strategies for nation-states

  • Generative AI applications in business, finance, and government

  • Applied AI Ethics and Governance frameworks

  • Quantum Computing and AI integration

  • Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) implications

  • AI for Organizational Transformation in HR and future of work dynamics

Industry Leadership & Entrepreneurship

As CEO and Founder of Emergent Line, a leading generative AI firm, Professor Sanchez bridges academic research with practical industry applications. He is also the Founder of TechDinners.com, connecting the AI community across Latin America, and serves as Executive Director of the Global AI Bill of Rights.

Key Academic Contributions:

  • First AI Ethics & Governance Course in Latin American business education (Launched 2023)

  • Applied AI for Organizational Transformation curriculum (launched 2025)

  • Graduate instruction in AI Strategy, Generative AI, and LLM applications

  • Industry Advisor at Stanford Graduate School of Business and Cornell University

  • Accepted at Harvard University as a postgraduate at the Harvard Kennedy School.

Recognition & Media Presence

Professor Sanchez's thought leadership is widely recognized across academic and professional circles:

  • Forbes Mexico Top 35 Leaders in AI (2024)

  • Permanent Columnist for Fast Company Mexico on AI and emerging technologies

  • Featured in The Wall Street Journal, MIT Sloan, Business Insider, WIRED, Forbes, and numerous international publications

Global Impact & Speaking

As an internationally sought-after speaker, Professor Sanchez addresses conferences globally on AI strategy, ethics, and geopolitical implications. His expertise spans multiple languages and cultural contexts, having lived and operated in over 25 countries across San Francisco, New York, Paris, Berlin, Moscow, and Mexico City.

Connect with Professor Sanchez

Students and Researchers: Professor Sanchez welcomes inquiries from MBA students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and fellow academics interested in AI applications, ethics, and strategy.

Industry and Government Leaders: Available for consulting on AI strategy, policy development, and emerging technology implementation.

Media and Speaking Engagements: Contact for interviews, keynote presentations, and expert commentary on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

Professor Sanchez embodies EGADE Business School's commitment to innovative education, cutting-edge research, and global impact in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.

Office Hours: By Appointment Email: chris.sanchez@tec.mx