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AI innovation dominates 2026's strategic technology trends.
Gartner's report shows trends that will impact the next five years.
Physical AI powers robots, drones, and smart equipment.
In 2026, according to the latest research from Gartner, disruption is accelerating, and AI is no longer optional. The technology is sprinkled throughout the list in various forms, from multi-agent systems to physical AI, driving Gartner's list of the most strategic technology trends for 2026.
These are the 10 trends that reflect how leading organizations are responding to complexity and opportunity in an AI-powered, hyperconnected world, according to Gartner:
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