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Despite several years of turbulence, technology industry leaders should not expect the road ahead to be smooth just yet. In 2026, technological and market forces will continue to disrupt every corner of the tech industry as agentic artificial (AI), alternative connectivity solutions, advanced robotics, and consolidation reshape internal operations and customer-facing interactions.

The accelerating adoption of AI and agentic technologies is not merely a technological shift—it is a fundamental transformation of the workplace itself. As digital teammates evolve from simple automation tools to independent collaborators capable of fulfilling complex goals, visionary leadership has become imperative.

As with any technology, change happens gradually, not overnight. And GenAI is no different. While it may seem to many that the AI enterprise adoption is at a standstill because the financial benefit is not yet evident, important steps are happening behind the scenes that are setting the stage for broader scale adoption and monetization in the not-too-distant future. In this report, we address the common questions about the generative AI theme.

Pressure is building for professional services firms to tackle industry trends head-on, including M&A strategy, technology adoption, tax considerations, and succession planning. Some are also rethinking fee structures and commoditizing service lines; others are restructuring their partnership agreements and expanding their global reach as part of improving their client experience and meeting expectations. Instead of simply reacting to megatrends, competitive organizations and future-focused firms are making changes.

Going into the year 2025, the insurance industry faces a landscape marked by complexity and uncertainty. In this summary, learn more about the top-of-mind insurance issues and what to expect in the areas of digital disruption, GenAI, reinsurance trends, emerging risks, economic trends, regulatory updates, evolving tax roles and responsibilities, and more.

The past year has ended up being far more resilient to many of the prevailing economic headwinds than we had feared it might be. The shifting consumption patterns, structurally tight labor market, and strong private sector balance sheets with debt that has been locked in at low rates have helped boost consumption and moderate inflationary pressures. As “the year of testing resiliency” came to a close, many may have wondered what to expect in 2025. In this Economic Outlook, Macro Analyst Richard de Chazal sees U.S.

Capturing the insights from over 900 experts worldwide, this executive summary of the 2025 Global Risks Report highlights the key findings to support decision-makers in balancing present crises and longer-term priorities.

The Global Risks Report is a comprehensive analysis of the most significant risks facing the world today. Designed to help understand the top risks for 2025 and over the next decade, this report provides insight into challenges and opportunities for risk leaders across industries. Developed by the World Economic Forum with support from strategic partners like Marsh McLennan, it’s considered a key resource for those who want to stay updated about the global risks and inform their strategic decisions to mitigate them.

After several years of rapid innovation in areas like 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), health tech, and more, 2025 will be the year when these strides start to bear fruit and new technology goes from potential to proven. To prepare for meeting the tech challenges ahead and claim new opportunities amid the digital disruptions, here are this year’s seven tech trends and predictions.