The next era of AI is measurable impact from disciplined execution.The leaders of this next chapter will apply AI with governance, compliance, and clear ROI.
At Globant, this marks the moment when tech drives real value. AI is powering smarter systems, faster decisions, and adaptive experiences. As we look ahead the latest tech trends, a new wave of technological forces is taking shape, the ones redefining how innovation, intelligence, and impact will intersect in 2026 and beyond.
Agentic AI: From Hype to Hard Value in 2026
The Next Digital Leap
The question for 2026 isn’t if AI agents will matter, it’s how companies turn them into ROI engines.
Gartner reports that 75% of enterprises are experimenting with AI agents.
But here’s the truth bomb: only 15% are deploying fully autonomous,
goal-driven systems.
Gartner reports that
75% of enterprises are experimenting with
AI agents.
But here’s the truth bomb: only 15% are deploying fully autonomous,
goal-driven systems.
Quantum Communication: Security Faster than Light
Quantum technologies are moving fast.
Secure quantum communication networks are already in development, while early computing breakthroughs hint at exponential gains. As post-quantum cryptography shifts from labs to real-world use, the field is entering a new chapter, redefining digital trust and standing out among the emerging tech trends.
By 2026, 18% of global quantum algorithm revenues will come from AI applications, marking a quantum-AI convergence.
By 2030, 75% of users will access quantum computing through Quantum-as-a-Service platforms, with early pilots delivering measurable business value within 3-5 years.
Reshaping how enterprises operate
"Quantum technology is only a few years away from reshaping how enterprises operate. Companies that start building quantum skills today will lead the next wave of innovation, while those who wait risk repeating the costly mistakes of the AI rush."
– Dario Robak, Head of Quantum Computing at Globant
Polyfunctional Robots and the Age of Embodied AI
Polyfunctional robots are thinking, learning teammates powered by AI, sensors, edge computing, and digital twins. They test, adapt, and optimize in virtual worlds before stepping into reality, learning from every interaction, coordinating seamlessly, and changing the way industries work. Smarter, faster, and endlessly adaptable, these robots turn innovation into action.
Currently:
Global robotics market to surge from $44.7B in 2024 to $280B by 2034, fueled by 20% yearly growth.
By 2030, 80% of people will interact with robots daily; a leap from less than 10% today.
“Robotics is the link AI needs to penetrate human life outside the digital realm. As AI grows stronger, the expansion of robotics is inevitable, despite the existing deployment and technical obstacles.”
Juan Pablo Pizarro, Software Development Specialist at Globant.
