Market Trends 2026

HKEX’s $40 billion IPO run is forcing procurement teams to treat Hong Kong listings as a vendor-risk trigger

With Hong Kong IPO fundraising already over $40B in 2026, suppliers across biotech, mining, and consumer sectors may face new disclosure and governance demands.

Gartner: AI platforms market hits $64B in 2026, but 45% of CFOs are spending it on the wrong outcomes

Gartner forecasts the AI platforms and models market will grow 63% to $64B in 2026, while a parallel survey finds finance AI budgets are misaligned with board p

WSJ's Journal House at Cannes Lions 2026 put AI, trust, and brand relevance at the center of marketing's biggest week

WSJ's Journal House brought together CMOs from Mercedes-Benz, American Eagle, JPMorganChase, and more at Cannes Lions 2026 to debate AI, trust, and experiential

Paris Packaging 2026: How Material Science and Global Innovation Are Reshaping the Future of Packaging

In an era where sustainability, performance, and consumer expectations are colliding, packaging has quietly become one of the most dynamic frontiers of innovation. What was once viewed as a functional afterthought is now a strategic lever—one that blends advanced science, manufac

IPS Global Mkt Meeting 2026 - An de Coen on the Future of Marketing Leadership

In an era where marketing is expected to do more than generate awareness, the conversation is rapidly shifting toward measurable impact and strategic leadership. Industry gatherings like IPS Global MKT Meet NYC 2026 reveal a growing consensus: success hinges not just on execution

Martyna Fong - AMI SIngle Serve Coffee Conference - Tampa, 2026

At the close of day one at the AMI Single Serve Coffee Conference in Tampa, a cautious industry narrative began to shift toward renewed optimism. What many had feared was a stagnant K-Cup market revealed instead a quiet but meaningful evolution—one driven not by volume, but by pr