Brian Buffington recently spent the day at Habersham Central High School presenting information to teachers regarding Artificial Intelligence in the classroom. During these sessions, Brian shared AI resources, tools, and strategies that teachers may use to engage students, promote learning, and maximize efficiency. Our teachers thoroughly enjoyed these sessions and walked away with tangible ideas for how to implement the training to enhance student learning. I strongly recommend inviting Brian to your school or district. His engaging and informative sessions will benefit your teachers and students!
Brian Buffington was an outstanding keynote speaker for our AI Summit. From the very beginning, he was incredibly flexible and easy to work with, making the planning process seamless. His engaging presentation, deep knowledge of artificial intelligence, and ability to connect with our audience made him a highlight of the conference. Brian’s keynote set the tone for the entire event, and we couldn’t have asked for a better partner in making our AI Summit a success.
A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to bring Brian Buffington to WDMESC for two professional development sessions, and he did a fantastic job. Brian has a way of connecting with educators that just feels natural. He’s engaging, funny, practical, and understands that teachers don’t need to sit through another session full of theory. They want ideas and tools they can actually take back and use.
What stood out to me was how well he connected with the people in the room. He kept them engaged, had them laughing, and at the same time gave them plenty of useful things to walk away with. Brian was also just great to work with from start to finish. If you’re looking for someone who can bring some energy to the room, relate to educators, and give them something they can actually use, I’d definitely recommend Brian.
Brian Buffington brought incredible energy, humor, and enthusiasm to our Teacher Academy! He made AI and technology feel exciting, approachable, and most importantly, useful for real teachers in real classrooms. Our teachers loved his session, and the survey data backed that up: 37% of respondents specifically named Brian’s session as the most valuable session they attended. When teachers have a full lineup of professional learning to choose from, and more than one-third voluntarily name the same presenter, that says a lot!
Even better, teachers left ready to actually use what they learned. 57% of survey respondents said AI or an AI-related tool or strategy was something they were most excited to try during the 2026–2027 school year. They shared ideas for saving time, planning lessons, creating engaging activities, and bringing new energy into instruction. Brian didn’t just teach our staff about AI—he got them excited about the possibilities and gave them practical ideas they could take straight back to their classrooms!!
Thank you so much for being our Keynote Speaker for GAGC 2026 in Columbus, Ga! The participants loved your energy, your enthusiasm, and your Uplifting Keynote!!! Thank you for empowering us!
Brian’s sessions never disappoint! His session on AI and instructional technology was engaging and interactive, equipping NGRESA GaTAPP candidates with practical tools to enhance their teaching. Candidates walked away with applicable strategies to differentiate instruction, scaffold learning, and increase student engagement using AI-driven insights. This experience empowered them to embrace technology as a tool for innovation and efficiency in the classroom!
Brian delivered an outstanding keynote that set the perfect tone for our event—engaging, insightful, and truly inspiring! His ability to connect with the audience was remarkable, leaving everyone motivated and energized. The impact didn’t stop there—his two additional sessions were just as powerful, packed with practical strategies and real-world takeaways, including references to #BuffMagic! and #BuffNuggets!
Brian Buffington’s AI training for our educational support agency was exceptional. Brian shared with us AI tools and their potential applications, but we also had the opportunity to begin thinking about and working with the tools to see how we might integrate them into our programs to increase our organization’s efficiency and ultimately leverage our time to provide better service to the school districts and educational agencies we serve. Brian’s engaging and playful delivery made the learning experience both informative and enjoyable. I highly recommend this training to any organization looking to explore the possibilities of AI and how AI might support your organization’s goals.
Hey Brian, just wanted to let you know that I got great feedback about your session yesterday. Everything from your pacing, humor, to you calling out people. You nailed it! Thanks so much for great first day back for our teachers— they needed it!
Brian Buffington’s presentation on AI at the Region 3 Leadership Conference was truly enlightening. His expertise and engaging delivery provided valuable insights into how AI can streamline our work, enabling us to focus on the essential aspects of leadership and building meaningful connections with our students and staff. His presentation was a catalyst for innovation and a testament to the power of technology in education.
Brian Buffington once again delivered for our staff with his Buff’s Nuggets for AI. I’ve never had the response from teachers toward professional development that I had after his session. Unbelievable experience all around.
“Brian’s A.I. and Canva workshop was engaging and highly relevant, packed with actionable “Buff Nuggets” that streamline our daily tasks! His interactive, crowd-sourced approach helped us apply the “nuggets” in real-life scenarios, as well and kept us on the edge of our seats ready for the next “aha” moment!”
Brian captured a level of engagement from every single person in the room—a rare feat. His knowledge of technology in education is top notch, but his niche is building relationships. He is attuned to and genuinely cares about his audience, leaving with many new friends at the end of the day. We will definitely invite him back!
The SERTAC Network recently had the privilege of hearing Brian Buffington share an enjoyable and energizing professional learning experience with our team of special education consultants. His presentation was packed with timely and applicable high quality resources, tailored for our group. Brian’s energy and humor created an event that was inspiring and exciting to use the information and tools he shared. The team-building opportunity was dynamic and fun. Highly recommended.
Having Brian Buffington visit with our school librarians during our beginning of the year kickoff energized the whole day of professional learning. The positive feedback was amazing—librarians are thinking creatively about using AI and other digital tools to engage students and staff in learning. Thanks for the Buff Nuggets!
Brian Buffington’s sessions were a huge hit at this year’s South Carolina EDU + Business Conference! They were so popular that we had to move him to a larger room. It was wonderful to see our attendees so engaged and have such positive things to say about his presentations. His sessions had some of the highest attendance rates. We are already planning to invite him back for next year’s conference.
Brian was in full-force bringing Buff Nuggets for educators in-person and online and as a part of the Future Ready Nebraska Conference! Even as a virtual presenter, Brian’s energy brought laughter and engagement to meaningful professional learning, and his thoughtful consideration to send his signature Buff Swag ahead of the event meant teachers left with some fun freebies. Brian makes being in the room matter — even as a virtual presenter!
Brian is an amazing teacher! He creates practical, informative training sessions that engage and inspire the audience. I have hired Brian to present in different venues with different audiences and every time I am asked by audience members when we can have Brian back! He makes learning fun!
The Buff Nuggets dropped at Central Kentucky EDUCON were epic! The sessions were fun, engaging, and loaded with tips that could be implemented immediately. At the end of both days, folks at the conference raved about the new tools that they were taking with them
As an organization that believes in innovation and creativity, we were looking for someone to ignite our group’s creativity. All I can say is “wow!” Brian’s ability to connect with folks and share practical ways to “Work Your Quirk” were perfect for our team. Our folks were able to walk away with some “nuggets” to help them use technology to connect with our schools and each other.
Southeastern BOCES had Brian as our keynote for our annual Fall Conference. For weeks after the conference I was hearing from staff members who were moved by Brian’s engaging message. Brian is a master at his craft!
Thank you for the exceptional introduction of our school leaders to the world of Artificial Intelligence. Your presentation of AI concepts clearly and passionately, emphasized real-world applications and practical use cases. The interactive and engaging presentation style encouraged questions and discussion. Your expertise and dedication left us inspired and eager to explore AI’s potential in education.
Brian led an amazing session with 25 superintendents and ed tech companies at IEI’s regional retreat in Georgia. His session wasn’t your typical conference sit and get. Brian had people singing, laughing, and up on their feet. It was a highly engaging addition to our agenda.
Brian Buffington was our keynote speaker for our fall retreat for faculty and staff in our college of education. My goal was to have a speaker who was engaging and could create a sense of excitement about the start of a new academic year, and Mr. Buffington did not disappoint! His focus on “things that can’t be googled,” along with an emphasis on re-imagining or re-envisioning AI, helped faculty to think about their classroom approaches in new ways. After teaching for many years, we sometimes need a boost in terms of creative approaches to the college classroom. Additionally, we need to complicate the discussion surrounding the use of AI in the college classroom, and Mr. Buffington assisted us in navigating those conversations in new ways. Not only that, but he also left us with one of his trademark songs, accompanied by one of our faculty, in a fantastic performance that we will never forget! I couldn’t have imagined a better way to start the year.
I was fortunate to connect with Buff for the first time at the AESA conference in Atlanta last year. After his presentation, I was inspired to bring him in for our cooperative’s retreat to share great ideas from his training and to begin to personalize our work within our 30 school districts. It was AMAZING! The best possible addition to our retreat. We have been Buff’n Stuff ever since and our districts are loving it! We can’t wait to bring him back again to work with our local special education directors so they too can capitalize on the nuggets he shares to make their jobs connect and personalized with their teachers!
Brian Buffington delivers the information you need in an interesting and engaging way. Learning about some techy issues is sometimes overwhelming, but here at Emmanuel University, we have gained valuable knowledge and confidence concerning the new technology issues looming. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about new technologies and how they will affect our work.
This was our second year bringing in Brian to work with our teachers as a kick off to our school year. Brian does an extraordinary job of connecting with our staff and educating them on a myriad of topics related to technology and real life. Our staff truly loves engaging and learning from Brian during our school inservice. I would recommend Brian to any school.
Brian not only brought #BuffNuggets to Tattnall County Schools, he also brought energy, inspiration and a love of education. From his experiences, he shared the impact educators have on students and reminded us all that we are in this profession to do what is best for children.
Brian Buffington’s creative presentation at the Work Based Learning Conference was overall thought provoking, inspiring and full of energy. He kept educators engaged and laughing as he presented the newest advanced technology skills and the top 15 employment skills that will be essential in 2025. His dynamic personality and ability to lead a large group of people was compelling and his insights will undoubtedly be useful to educators, administrators and business leaders.
Brian did two breakout sessions at our national conference last December. It was one of our highest attended and he received rave reviews from our members. I would definitely recommend him for one of your future events. We will definitely call on Brian again.
Brian Buffington, who is known for his incredible sense of humor and ability to engage audiences with his stories, music, and insights, was the keynote speaker to the Young Professionals event for the Hall County Schools Work-Based Learning Program. Brian’s keynote speech was not only funny and entertaining, but also deeply insightful and thought-provoking. It left the students and faculty with a new perspective on creativity and how to cultivate it in yourself and others. He inspires you to take action and start exploring your own creative potential today!
Wow! We had the privilege of having Mr. Buffington come to our district a couple of weeks ago and our students loved it! He is a super cool guy who kept our kiddos attention from start to finish! His real-life examples and connections with the students left them talking about his visit for days. We cannot wait to have him back…plans are already being made!
#BuffNuggets ??? This ‘seasoned’ educator had no schema on which to hang a concept like #BuffNuggets !?! However, when January 10 rolled around and we hosted Brian Buffington at our MGRESA Media Specialists Consortium, the #BuffNuggets concept became crystal clear! Brian and his #BuffMagic gave our group of media specialists, 79 strong, a fun-filled day of entertainment and learning. Each of us left with a little #BuffMagic in our heart and a #BuffNugget in our tool box!
Teaching is hard! The #BuffMagic is that Brian is real with teachers and speaks openly about normalizing failure. He shared some timeless wisdom with our STEMapalooza participants. The genuine smiles, head nods and since of empowerment was tangible throughout the audience.
The dread of coming back to school from Christmas Break always can be depressing plus knowing you have a meeting at 8 am. Brian Buffington was just the person to wipe that dread away. He brought new knowledge of technology and provided professional learning in a “fun” way. Sometimes after a professional development you feel overwhelmed with the load of information, but with Brian’s delivery I felt like going back to school and playing around with the resources.
Brian led a keynote at our district educational technology fair and trust me when I say he kept our teachers and staff engaged and happy with his upbeat, relevant, and inspiring presentation. Our participants walked away from this keynote with inspiring “nuggets” of information that I am sure will impact their daily teaching lives. I would not hesitate to invite him back to our district for even more fun and fabulous times! Thank you, Brian…you closed out our event on a perfect, quirky note.
