Larry Quinlan
Former Global Chief Information Officer
Deloitte
Future of Work Track
Future of Work at AfroTech Conference 2026
Careers, Skills and AI
The Future of Work Track at AfroTech Conference 2026 looks at how AI, new hiring practices and changing expectations of leadership are reshaping careers in tech.
Whether you're a student, a manager or an executive, the sessions are built to help you stay valuable in a job market where skills and visibility now carry more weight than titles. Join us in Houston, November 2 to 6, 2026.
What You'll Explore
Sessions run from individual career strategy to how teams get led. Topics include building a stronger skill stack, creating proof of work, using informational interviews well, raising your professional visibility, leading neurodivergent teams and learning with AI-powered tools.
Featured Sessions
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Carrol Chang
CEO
Andela
DeShawn Spellman
Program Architect
NextGen | Tech
Brian Tippens
Senior Vice President and Chief Social Impact & Sustainability Officer
Cisco
Why This Matters Now
Technical skill alone no longer decides who moves up. Professionals are dealing with tighter competition, shifting roles and AI-assisted workflows all at once.
This track is about practical ways to build skills, relationships and leverage while those conditions keep moving.
Build Your Career Strategy
Find sessions on skills, hiring and leadership on the 2026 schedule.
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The Future of Work Track covers career development, AI and the workplace, professional visibility, skill building, leadership, workplace culture and how technology is changing hiring and career mobility.
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