12 CEOs share bold predictions for 2026

This newsletter, "Modern CEO," explores inclusive leadership via insights from executives and entrepreneurs. Several CEOs predict significant shifts by 2026, particularly in cybersecurity, with AI-driven attacks prompting increased security spending. Threat intelligence tailored to specific organizations will be highly valued as businesses face AI threats and budget constraints. Executive protection will see increased investment and standardization due to threats against leaders. AI's growth will drive adoption of on-site power generation for data centers and manufacturing. Sovereign AI, where nations use their own infrastructure, will become a national priority, similar to energy grids. The US will see a surge in industrial robot installations as robotics becomes more accessible. B2B applications, especially micropayment processing, will be the true engine of growth for agentic commerce. Biotech companies transforming cellular biology will be prioritized by investors, valued like technology companies. Concerns were raised about potential financial market corrections and the impact of AI on small businesses and consumers. One CEO predicts that many predictions will not come true, advocating for optimism.