SAP: five AI trends will transform companies in 2026

SAP’s latest forecast is that in 2026 AI won’t just be a tool, but will become a fundamental part of corporate operations.

Péter Hidvégi, managing director of SAP Hungary, believes that in the future data governance and responsible AI will no longer be a competitive advantage, but rather the entry point to the modern business world

This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/04

The company has identified five key trends that will be deeply embedded in business decision-making and everyday processes. Firms will increasingly use specialised AI models. 2026 will also see the dawn of the era of autonomous AI agents. This will require new regulatory and governance frameworks. AI is also transforming the user experience, and digital sovereignty is becoming more important, too.