2026: The Future of Work and the Tech Engine

With 2026 right around the corner, it is time to give some thought to the technologies that will enable new ways of working, learning, and creating value. For today’s blog, let’s peek under the curtain at some of the current technologies shaping business, and how they will continue to unfold in the next 12 months and beyond.

The Rise of Agentic AI

One of the biggest breakthroughs in shaping work today is agentic AI (artificial intelligence)—intelligent systems that don’t just assist humans, but perceive, reason, and act autonomously within defined domains. Unlike earlier AI models that require constant oversight, agentic AI can analyze complex problems, plan solutions, execute actions, and continuously learn from outcomes.

Gartner projects by 2028, about 15% of daily work decisions will be made autonomously by agentic AI, with one-third of enterprise applications imbued with these capabilities.

From automating routine tasks to orchestrating ...