BICSI Winter 2026 Keynote Speakers

Opening Thomas Koulopoulos Futurist. Author. Visionary. Inventor. INC500 Leader. Tuesday, 20 January Tom Koulopoulos is Chairman and founder of Delphi Group, a Boston-based think tank recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies, and founding partner of Acrovantage Ventures, which invests in early-stage tech startups. He is the author of 14 books, an inventor, an Inc.com columnist with more than one million annual readers, and a professor at Boston University. Tom’s work has been praised by luminaries including Peter Drucker, Dee Hock, and Tom Peters. His keynote presentations blend humor, insight, and a forward-looking view of the future, offering audiences a thought-provoking perspective on innovation, technology, and business transformation.

Midweek Andrew Busch Economic Futurist; 1st Chief Market Intelligence Officer for U.S. Government Wednesday, 21 January Andrew Busch is a former Chief Market Intelligence Officer for the U.S. government and an economic futurist at AndrewBusch.com. At the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), he analyzed global economic and market data, providing concise research and briefings to the White House, Congress, SEC, Federal Reserve, and Treasury on topics including interest rates, inflation, trade, and technology’s impact on the economy. Previously, he was CEO and founder of Bering Productions, Inc., and Global Currency and Public Policy Strategist for the Bank of Montreal. He is the author of World Event Trading, exploring how crises – from infectious diseases to wars – affect markets and economies. Today, Andy consults for clients across finance, energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and more.

Closing Bronkar Lee Author of BAM: Bold Achievement Method, Speaker and Entertainer, Tonight Show & America's Got Talent Veteran Thursday, 22 January Bronkar Lee isn’t your typical keynote speaker. A former European circus ringmaster, Tonight Show with Jay Leno guest, and viral beatboxer with more than 150 million views, Bronkar brings a dynamic blend of performance and purpose to every stage. Playing more than 40 instruments, he uses music to demonstrate powerful lessons in communication, creativity, and collaboration. As President of the Georgia National Speakers Association and founder of the “Set Your Tone Summit” in Atlanta, he combines entertainment with insight to inspire growth and connection. Bronkar co-authored BAM: Bold Achievement Method with his wife, Cyndi Harvell Lee, outlining a six-step process for accelerated learning. Drawing from his diverse experiences, he delivers a refreshing perspective on innovation, well-being, and human potential.