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McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2026

September 15, 2026 -

Which frontier technologies matter most for companies in 2026? Our annual report highlights the latest technology innovations, developments, and talent trends and their potential impact on business and society.

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Europe’s new AI edge? The emerging application layer opportunity

September 17, 2026 -

As enterprises shift from experimenting with models to redesigning workflows, new research suggests Europe could be well-positioned for this new AI application era.

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The new management playbook for AI: How to move faster and create more value

August 28, 2026 -

There is a new management playbook emerging for how to run companies better in the age of AI.

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The decision dividend: How AI creates economic value

August 26, 2026 -

AI’s largest gains rarely come from labor savings alone. They come from faster decisions, better use of existing assets, and opportunities that would otherwise be missed.

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Where AI agents pay off: A practical guide to the economics of agentic workflows

August 24, 2026 -

Early experience implementing agentic workflows highlights emerging trade-offs that frontline leaders need to understand.

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Software development: Leading the AI revolution

Agentic software development can accelerate innovation, improve quality, and reduce both costs and risk. But capturing the full...

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The new economics of AI

A leadership guide to creating, governing, and scaling value with AI.

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100 years of technology innovation

As McKinsey celebrates its centenary in 2026, this series explores the defining technologies of each decade and the lessons they...

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Rewired, second edition

This updated edition offers brand-new insights into cutting-edge AI solutions—and what it takes to implement them—as well as the new economics of digital and AI transformations.

How Miro is redefining collaboration across the product development life cycle

July 2, 2026 -

Miro cofounder and CEO Andrey Khusid reflects on the company’s evolution from a digital whiteboard to an AI-powered workflow platform—and how AI is reshaping competitive advantage in software.