AfroTech Conference 2026
Dr. Andrew Forde
Partner, Head of AI Research, KPMG
Track Artificial Intelligence
Biography
Dr. Andrew Forde is a leader, strategist, and community advocate whose work centers on excellence, equity, and meaningful impact. Guided by scholarship, service, and lived experience, he is passionate about leadership, innovation, mentorship, and creating opportunities for emerging talent. Deeply connected to the African and Caribbean diaspora, Dr. Forde views culture as a source of knowledge, creativity, and belonging. A thoughtful communicator, he bridges people and ideas to strengthen communities and inspire progress.
Sessions
Work After AI: What the Data Shows and How to Stay Ahead
Tue, Nov 3, 3:40 PM – 3:55 PM CT
Track Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Andrew Forde leads AI research at KPMG, where he tracks how AI is reshaping industries, roles, and career paths across client organizations worldwide. In this opening session, he brings the data: where work is changing fastest, which skills and functions are gaining value, and what professionals can do right now to position themselves ahead of a labor market being rewritten in real time.