Artificial Intelligence in 2026

This on-demand session examines how artificial intelligence is transitioning from rapid experimentation to large-scale deployment across enterprises, digital infrastructure, and national economies. AI is entering a new phase defined by scale, compute intensity, infrastructure readiness, and strategic alignment. As adoption accelerates, organizations and governments face growing pressure to address power availability, data center capacity, governance frameworks, and long-term sustainability. This session explores where AI stands in 2026 and outlines the foundational elements required to support its next stage of growth, as AI becomes a core driver of digital economies and global competitiveness.