For the C-suite, the playbook is simple but brutal: bet radical on AI, stay ruthless on data, cultivate culture and never blink on security.

“Do not fear AI,” says Greg Berard, CEO, Pellera Technologies. “It is a tool that adds value and can help businesses stay ahead of competitors. Understand its potential impact on operations, governance, and security, and embrace it.” . 

And real innovation, argues USU GmbH’s Strehl, comes from human dialogue. “The best ideas do not come from ChatGPT – they come from conversations between experts in different fields. Cross-industry awareness and constant dialogue – that is the edge.”