# 5 predictions about agentic AI and analytics in 2026

DevFeed: [5 predictions about agentic AI and analytics in 2026](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/5-predictions-about-agentic-ai-and-analytics-in-2026-12666.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.redpanda.com/blog/5-predictions-about-agentic-ai-and-analytics-in-2026>)

Author: Kristin Crosier

Published: 2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Redpanda](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/redpanda.md>)

Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>), [data](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/data.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>)

Tags: [2026](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/2026.md>), [agentic](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/agentic.md>), [agentic-ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/agentic-ai.md>), [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [analytics](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/analytics.md>), [aws](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/aws.md>), [collaboration](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/collaboration.md>), [cto](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cto.md>), [executive](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/executive.md>), [gartner](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gartner.md>), [governance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/governance.md>), [predictions](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/predictions.md>), [thought-leadership](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/thought-leadership.md>)

## AI overview

The article presents five predictions about agentic AI and analytics in 2026, drawing on Gartner's research and Peter Corless's industry observations. It emphasizes the opportunities and governance risks of agentic systems, along with the need for executive accountability, cross-team collaboration, and new skills and best practices.

## Source excerpt

Learn about what's top of mind among enterprises planning for agentic systems, and top AI predictions for 2026 and beyond.