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About
Andrew Busch is the former 1 st Chief Market Intelligence Officer for the US government and economic futurist. For the CFTC, he was charged with improving and enhancing the government’s understanding of the markets and the economy. His job was to take all the news, information, and data on the economy and markets, filter them into concise, easily understood research, and communicate them to the government and the public.
Andy provided economic and market briefings to White House, the US House, the US Senate, the SEC, the Federal Reserve Board, and the US Treasury staff on a wide range of issues, including interest rates, inflation, China’s influence on trade, and the impact of technology on the economy.
Prior to joining the CFTC, Mr. Busch was CEO and founder of a boutique financial markets and policy research firm, Bering Productions, Inc. (BPI). Before BPI, he was the Global Currency and Public Policy Strategist for Bank of Montreal (BMO) in Chicago. He is the author of the book “World Event Trading,” which covers large crises, such as infectious disease outbreaks and war, and their impact on the economy and markets.
Today, he’s a consultant and keynote speaker with a wide range of clients, including chemicals, financial services, energy, real estate, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture.
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Topics
Future Economy: Growth Opportunities
The world is going to see more economic change in the next 5 years than we haveseen in the last 100 years. AI adoption, US-China tariff wars, turmoil in the MiddleEast, war in the Ukraine, and interest rate volatility are all examples of the speed ofchange.But how did we get here? More importantly, where do we go from here?Andy provides the context needed to understand the forces at work creatingmomentum for change in the economy and your business. GenAI, Agentic AI, Trumpexecutive orders & tariffs and OBBB are just a few of the extraordinary tools/spending being leveraged right now. Are you aligning yourself for what will occur? Andy literally wrote the book on large, catastrophic events and how they impact our markets, economy and world.As a futurist and economist, Andy dives deep into exploring how innovation, policychanges and societal shifts (war/elections/demographics) drive opportunities for clients. He provides context by doing a “where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re going” for the economy, public policy, and trends. Then he wraps those together to show where growth opportunities appear in AI, agentic AI and diversifiedrevenue streams.Audience Takeaways:- Update on the economy, Fed policy and inflation
- Govt. policy (EOs, tariffs, regulations & spending)
- Key trends supercharged by demographics, internal US immigration & climate
- Future growth opportunities tailored for your industry
AI Unleashed: Disrupting the Economy and Shaping the Future
In this keynote, Andy dives deep into the far-reaching effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on economic growth, job creation, and politics, unraveling the complex interplay between these crucial domains. Mostly importantly, he shows you where AI growth opportunities are and strategies to achieve them. Embark with the former 1st Chief Market Intelligence Officer for the US govt. on a fascinating journey uncovering the potential of AI to redefine the globallandscape and learning how to adapt and thrive in this new era of unprecedented change. He’ll cover AI, GenAI and Agentic AI to show where this amazing technology is impacting your business and opportunities to grow.Here are 6 of his deep dive research topics on AI:AI in EnergyAI in Construction, Engineering & CREAI in FinanceAI in WarRobots & AI in FarmingRobots & AI in HealthcareRobots & AI in ConstructionAndrew Busch is known for his ability to simplify complex topics, uncover hidden trends, and spark lively discussions. With his signature blend of enthusiasm, wit, and insight, he’s about to shed light on the most significant technological advancement of our time – Artificial Intelligence.Audience takeaways tailored for your group:- The AI Economy Unleashed: Gain a comprehensive understanding of how AI is driving economic growth, spurring innovation, and catalyzing new business models across diverse industries.
- The Workforce Reimagined: Explore the dynamic relationship between AI and job creation and learn how to foster a resilient workforce capable of navigating the challenges and seizing the opportunities of an AI-driven world.
- The Political Paradigm Shift: Examine the transformative impact of AI on politics, as it reshapes power structures, policymaking, and the very nature of democracy.
- Balancing the Scales: Uncover the role of AI in addressing economic disparities and promoting inclusive growth and learn how to develop and implement strategies for growth.
- The Road Ahead: Focusing on agentic AI, gain actionable insights and practical guidance on preparing for the AI-driven future, embracing the opportunities it presents, and overcoming the challenges it poses, both individually and collectively.
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Testimonials
14 people have recommended this speaker
“Andy was outstanding. We had many, many members come up and say he was the best keynote speaker we’ve booked. He’s funny, upbeat and took time to spend time with our members. We were inspired by his positive look into the future for the economy and opportunities.”
“As our keynote speaker, Andrew hit a home run with our conference attendees by providing hope and future growth opportunities during challenging times. He was insightful and thought-provoking, plus did a great job in addressing the key geopolitical issues faced by the agriculture sector. We’d love to have him back.”
“Andy was outstanding. We had many, many members come up and say he was the best keynote speaker we’ve booked. He’s funny, upbeat, and took time to spend time with our members. We were inspired by his positive look into the future for the economy and opportunities.”
“We were very pleased with Andy’s presentation! It was clear he has had experience presenting virtually– video and audio were set up very well. Andy also did a really nice job with the questions to keep the audience engaged.”
“It was fantastic to have Andy provide the keynote address at our economic outlook conference. We got so much great feedback that everyone loved his insights and his presentation! He tailored it specifically for us and showed the future AZ growth opportunities. We’d love to have him come back!”
“Andy Busch mesmerized our attendees! This is the 3rd time we’ve had him come back. He gave us tools to grow our members' business. The case study was incredibly helpful to understand our future opportunities.”
“Andrew Busch was an outstanding speaker for our 2020 Annual Conference webinar. Andy helped our attendees understand the impact of COVID on our economy and what opportunities lie ahead as the economy reopens. His presentation was engaging and energetic with lots of great real-life examples. His optimistic outlook had a positive impact on our group and provided insights to help us grow in the future. This is the second time we’ve had him speak for our group and we’re glad we had him back.”
“We've worked with Andy Busch on several conferences and he's fantastic. He combines his unique experiences of working in US government with thirty years of analyzing the markets to give a perspective few can match. His stories, his insights, his passion drives audience participation both during and after the keynote.”
“It was fantastic to have Andy provide the keynote address at our economic outlook conference. We got so much great feedback that everyone loved his insights and his presentation! He tailored it specifically for us and showed the future AZ growth opportunities. We'd love to have him come back!”
“The attendees now have a heightened awareness of these (economic/political/trends) factors, enabling them to make more informed decisions in their professional lives. Your delivery of valuable economic takeaways provided them with practical knowledge that they can apply in their respective fields.”
“Andy gave our conference deep insights into the economy, providing a roadmap for what’s coming next. His keynote gave our clients confidence to go past today’s messy economic world to see the future growth opportunities for our industry.”
“As a futurist, Andy didn’t just make predictions about the future and the economy. He showed us where business was going by showing the big money flow trends! His session helped pull our brokers out of today’s headlines and put them in the driver’s seat for future growth opportunities.”
“As a futurist and economic expert, Andy gave our conference a realistic and upbeat view of the world. His focus on financial flows gave our attendees a clear picture of future growth opportunities for our industry.”
“Here is some feedback we received post-keynote: "Very informative" "Extremely well done" "Great, broad ranging presentation" "Interesting commentary and outlook" "Engaging speaker and relevant topics" It was also one of the higher rated virtual events we have run since I started keeping track a few years ago. Received a 4.83/5 from our audience.”
“Andy Busch mesmerized our attendees! This is the 3rd time we’ve had him come back. He gave us tools to grow our members' business. The case study was incredibly helpful to understand our future opportunities.”