CIO Playbook 2026

CIO Playbook 2026
The Race for Enterprise AI

920+ CIOs and IT decision makers are turning AI experimentation into ROI, innovation and re-inventing businesses. The CIO Playbook 2026 shows you how.

Key Takeaways:

Innovating with AI: A key business priority for enterprises is to use AI to move beyond experimentation and innovate and reinvent their business to increase revenue and profit in 2026.
AI Adoption: 66% of enterprises have moved beyond initial AI exploration and are moving to make it a business-wide imperative beyond IT
AI Investments: 96% of enterprises plan to increase AI investments in 2026, with a strong focus on GenAI and Agentic AI solutions.
AI Trust: 66% of enterprises lack a comprehensive framework for AI governance, risk, and compliance, with many citing the absence of responsible AI practices as a major concern.
Agentic AI: Interest in Agents will double by 2026, with most enterprises still early in their adoption journey.

CIO Playbook 2026: Exclusive AI insights from APAC’s TOP CIOs

With organizations increasing AI spends and the pressure of proving value for every dollar invested, the momentum is undeniable. From hybrid AI architectures that deliver agility and scale to responsible AI frameworks that build trust and control, this playbook uncovers what it takes to compete—and win—in the era of intelligent transformation.