Andrew Yang

Biography

Andrew Yang is the cofounder of the Forward Party, a new independent political movement dedicated to restoring the promise of US democracy. A Democratic presidential candidate in 2020, he is the founder of Humanity Forward and Venture for America. His New York Times bestseller The War on Normal People helped introduce the idea of universal basic income into the political mainstream, and his most recent book, Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy, became a national bestseller. He is also co-author of the political thriller The Last Election.

Sessions

1. Rethinking Income with Andrew Yang

   Wed, Nov 4, 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM CT

   Track Wealth

   As AI and automation reshape industries at unprecedented speed, leaders across business and government are rethinking the future of work and economic stability. In this executive-stage fireside chat, Andrew Yang explores the growing conversation around Universal Basic Income, workforce disruption, entrepreneurship, and financial resilience in an AI-driven economy. The discussion focuses on practical solutions, long-term thinking, and how innovation can create broader opportunities in a rapidly changing world.