As 2026 unfolds, businesses will face new challenges and opportunities shaped by technology, regulation, and changing consumer expectations. This year will demand agility, strategic thinking, and a willingness to adapt. How ready is your business?
Explore the full suite of Predictions 2026 insights for Ireland and the UK to navigate disruption, seize opportunities, and thrive in an evolving business landscape.
Key themes we're expecting to see in 2026:
AI and Technology transformation
AI continues to redefine industries. In 2026, organisations will need to balance the opportunities AI brings with the practical and ethical challenges it creates.
Regulation and governance
With rules evolving across industries, staying ahead of regulation will be critical. From AI ethics to digital markets, businesses that plan proactively will have a competitive edge.
Sustainability and ESG
Sustainability isn’t optional. In 2026, businesses that embed ESG into their operations, strategy, and reporting will be better placed to build trust, attract talent, and grow over the long term.
Retail and Consumer evolution
The retail and consumer landscape continues to shift. Economic pressures, changing habits, and new technologies mean that immersive, intelligent, and sustainable experiences will distinguish winners from the rest.
Resilience and adaptability
In a world of global uncertainty, from cyber risks to supply chain vulnerabilities, adaptability is key. Businesses that respond quickly and adapt to change will be the ones that thrive.
Pharma and Life Sciences
Technology
Retail and Consumer
ESG
