Connie Buskness presenting to an executive team
Speaking

Talks built
from the floor up.

Every topic comes directly from operational experience — not theory. I enjoy working with universities, educators, workforce summits, and manufacturing leaders navigating real complexity.

"Less hero of the crisis. More architect of the system."

Recent Engagements

On the stage.
On the panel.

Keynotes and panels across the Southeast in 2026. One consistent thread: AI and operational excellence, applied across business models — commodity, specialty, and custom manufacturing.

Greenville, SC · April 2026

MX.0 Conference — Smart Manufacturing Southeast

Keynote on AI and operational safety.

Orange Beach, AL · May 2026

Manufacture Alabama NextGen Summit

Speaker on building the next generation of manufacturing leadership.

Auburn, AL · July 2026

Auburn University · Biggio Center AI Exchange

Panelist on applied AI in manufacturing.

Featured

Beyond the stage.

The conversation carries past the room — on broadcasts, in industry media, and across the networks where manufacturing leaders are paying attention.

Industry 4.0 Club · LinkedIn Live

Safety Reinvented: Turning AI & Big Data into a Competitive Advantage

Featured guest in a live fireside chat with Industry 4.0 Club hosts Mike Yost and Mike Ungar — on using AI and big data to move safety from cost center to competitive advantage. Watch the replay →

Evonik Minute

NextGen Summit Recap

My Manufacture Alabama NextGen session was recapped on the Evonik Minute — recognizing the workforce and leadership conversation I brought to the stage.