The article compiles predictions from 12 CEOs about how 2026 will reshape business, technology, and work, with artificial intelligence at the center of nearly every forecast. Leaders predict AI will move from experimentation to infrastructure, becoming embedded in daily operations, decision-making, and customer experiences rather than standing alone as a novelty. Several CEOs expect major shifts in jobs, emphasizing reskilling, human-AI collaboration, and a growing premium on creativity, judgment, and emotional intelligence. Others point to accelerating pressure around sustainability, data governance, and trust as technology grows more powerful and pervasive. Taken together, the predictions portray 2026 as a year when hype gives way to practical impact, forcing companies to prove real value while adapting to faster, more complex change.
