We keep our ear to the ground for the interesting stats, insights and discussion points you need to feel in the know to shape the future with confidence in 2026.
1. Opening moves for 2026
Geopolitics is already shaping 2026, and executives are steering through a world that keeps shifting underfoot. Nearly 75% of CEOs have moved parts of their production closer to home, and more than half are rebuilding supply chains around regional hubs. It’s a bit like trying to play chess while the board keeps changing shape. With the United States, China and the European Union recalibrating their strategies, unpredictability will stay center stage. For businesses, resilience is quickly becoming a real competitive advantage and 2026 will reward the leaders who can read the board with the most clarity…
Top 10 geopolitical developments in 2026
2. 6 for ‘26
It’s 2026 and boards face a landscape that looks nothing like last year’s playbook. AI is speeding up deals, making mergers and acquisitions quicker and smarter. Investors are chasing companies that can prove they’re strong and resilient, not just cutting costs. Interest rates will stay high, so businesses need fresh ideas for financing. Global rules around tech and security will shape where cross-border deals happen—and where they don’t. Private equity has money to spend, which means more competition for the best opportunities. And with some regions growing faster than others, companies that shift resources boldly will win. Here’s how to win 2026…
Six for ’26: the forces reshaping competition, capital and corporate strategy
3. This year’s smartest resolution
As the calendar flips, AI is stepping into the workplace with more than advice to offer. Enter AI Agents powered by GenAI, a digital workforce that can take action, learn on the job, and stay switched on long after the lights go out. The promise is tempting, but it’s not plug and play. Early models revealed risks like hallucinations and compounding errors. According to a recent EY survey, most Indian enterprises are starting the year with tighter controls and human oversight. For leaders, this feels like a New Year reset moment. Rethink workflows, upskill teams, and make sure humans and machines start the year working in sync…
Agents and the promise of the infinite digital workforce
4. Shaken, stirred and spilling over
2026 won’t be a calm stroll for telecoms, it’s shaping up to be a sprint through a minefield. Sure, AI is exploding but trust is tanking. Customers want safety and simplicity, yet confusion and anxiety are climbing. Legacy systems are clinging on like stubborn holiday lights, while talent shortages and cultural resistance make transformation feel like pulling teeth. Add geopolitical curveballs, unpredictable regulations, and sustainability promises under the spotlight, and you’ve got a risk cocktail that’s anything but neat. So, what’s different? These risks don’t sit quietly in separate boxes anymore. They’re tangled, fast-moving, and feeding off each other. The top 10 risks for telecoms this year are…
The top 10 risks for telecoms in 2026
5. New year, new mindset
As the calendar turns, mining enters a year defined by sharper operational pressures and rising expectations. Output remains unpredictable, copper grades have fallen about 40% since 1991, and scrutiny around how companies earn their license to operate is intensifying. AI continues to dominate investment plans, but its payoff hinges on clear strategy — not optimism alone. In a nonlinear, accelerated, volatile and interconnected world, miners that modernize end‑to‑end can convert uncertainty into momentum, setting themselves up for a stronger, more resilient 2026 ahead.
Top 10 business risks and opportunities for mining and metals in 2026
If you do one thing:
How will you shape the future with confidence in 2026?