Trevor Forrest is a distinguished Jamaican technology entrepreneur, ICT specialist and digital transformation advocate with over 30 years of experience in the information and communications technology industry. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of 876 Technology Solutions, a Caribbean-based technology solutions provider specialising in enterprise cloud applications, web development, cybersecurity and digital transformation.
He currently serves as Senior Adviser to the Government of Jamaica in the Office of the Prime Minister, providing guidance on science, technology and digital development, and is a member of Jamaica’s National Artificial Intelligence Task Force. Mr. Forrest previously served as Senior Technology Adviser to the Ministry of Science and Technology and held several leadership positions on national ICT boards and committees, including Chairman of the Spectrum Management Authority and Deputy Chairman of the Universal Service Fund. A graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, he is also a Certified Blockchain Architect and an active contributor to international standards development in blockchain technology. A passionate advocate for innovation and technology adoption, Mr. Forrest continues to champion digital transformation, emerging technologies and the use of ICT to enhance productivity, strengthen business competitiveness and advance Jamaica’s digital economy.
