The world is going to see more economic change in the next 5 years than we have seen in the last 100 years. Just as the US was getting over the worst of COVID, Russia invaded, and China shut down ports due to COVID. War in Ukraine, inflation soaring, interest rates spiking, and supply chains crashing are all examples of the speed of change.

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 creating momentum for change in the economy and your business. AI, climate subsidies, and co-bots 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, policy changes and societal shifts (war) 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. He takes the trends super charged by COVID & war, then applies them to your industry via a case study to show where money is flowing, and opportunities are growing.

Check out a highlight reel here

Audience Takeaways:

• Update on the war, supply chains, and the economy (inflation/interest rates/govt. spending)
• Key trends supercharged by the virus and war including chips & synthetic biology
• Case study on your industry’s opportunities for growth

In an age of twenty-four-hour news coverage and cutting-edge technology, world events dominate our lives and impact the financial markets. From hurricanes to the war in Iraq, we exist on a crazy, connect-the-dot planet. However, a well-prepared investor can turn these events into profits. All they need is the ability to recognize the consistent characteristics of these events and the vision to build a strategy or portfolio that can take advantage of these situations when they begin to unfold.

As a foreign exchange strategist with over twenty years of financial experience, author Andrew Busch knows what it takes to make it in today's dynamic market. And now, with World Event Trading, he wants to show you how.

In this talk filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, Andrew provides a practical guide to examine three categories of world events: infectious diseases, natural disasters, and politics. He also provides hands-on strategies for trading profitably on each. Using examples of the war in Iraq, Hurricane Katrina, and other "page one stories," Busch shows you how to understand all-important market moods and anticipate profitable trades. He also reveals little-known details on legendary event-driven trading successes, illustrating how any trader can repeat them in different market environments.

The race for 2024 starts in 2023. These midterm elections will likely bring big changes to US legislation, regulations, and the economy. Gridlock is likely, but don’t be fooled by the name as there will be plenty of action in Congress. Did the January 6^th committee make an impact? How will a split Congress impact regulation? Inflation? Fiscal spending? Trade? Supreme Court? Federal Reserve Policy? What will be the Biden legislative strategy for the remaining 2 years of his presidency? How will all this impact the 2024 US Presidential election and who are the top candidates from both sides of the aisle? Most importantly, how will the elections impact your business? As an economic futurist, Andrew Busch has been in the US government when a power shift occurred and provides his insights into answering all these questions. Most importantly, he gives you an outlook for the growth opportunities coming from these changes for your industry and members.

Audience takeaways:

• Outlook from outcome of US House and Senate midterm elections
• Key policy changes on legislation, trade and regulations impacting your industry
• Growth opportunities created by the changes and key trends driving the economic future

Environmental, Social, and Governance or ESG is considered one of the hottest topics today for clients, investors, and businesses. It has also come under criticism from the SEC and activist shareholders. Andy explains why both are occurring including how the Ukraine war supercharged interest in reducing carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. He’ll provide context for any audience to understand where we’ve been, where we are, and where we are going on climate change.

Want to understand how the Ukraine war is driving both an increase in GHG and carbon reduction? He covers it. Want to know how the climate events in Germany, Tennessee, and California are creating momentum for faster changes? He covers that. Want to know how rising sea levels and more humidity are impacting supply chains? He covers that. Want to know how the UN climate conference is making an impact now on the economy? He covers that. And just what is “greenwashing?” Or what is the current state of carbon credits? As a former regulator and CMIO of the CFTC, Andy Busch explains how ESG came about, what the risks are and how ESG trends will impact your industry. Most importantly, what are the opportunities from these changes? After working for the agency that approved bitcoin, Andy brings a unique perspective to this new and rapidly expanding ESG world.

Audience takeaways:



• What is ESG, its history, and future
• What are key risks for ESG investors and regulatory risk for business
• How is the Ukraine war driving more carbon creation and a higher demand for solutions?

If the world feels like it’s speeding up, that’s because it is. Technological changes via cloud computing, computer speed and algorithmic modeling are advancing more rapidly than anyone could’ve guessed five years ago. The tumult they will create for the economy and jobs is part of the chaos we can expect going forward. But what are the growth opportunities for those entering the workforce today? How will the reshaping of our economy drive change and demand for new skills? Which jobs will be phased out and which ones will survive? As an economic futurist, Andrew Busch speaks with CEOs and top managers for every business sector as he creates research on the future economy for his clients. From financial services to plastics, Andy gets the inside scoop on what the top business minds consider challenges and future growth opportunities.

Audience takeaways:

• What is “foundational AI” and how is it already changing the job market?
• What jobs will likely survive and what jobs will likely fade away?
• How will this impact the economy, and will policy changes make a difference?
• How to prepare today for the rapid shift coming to employment?