AI is reshaping how work gets done. But technology alone will not determine performance. Leadership quality will. Drawing on insights from more than 12,000 executives, HR leaders, employees and investors across 16 industries and 16 geographies, Mercer’s Global Talent Trends 2026 report unpacks the defining workforce trends shaping 2026.
 
This session will explore what drives AI adoption and productivity uplift, the talent insights leaders need most right now, and how assessment must evolve to identify and develop leaders capable of balancing EQ, IQ and DQ. As organizations blend human and machine capabilities at scale, the ability to assess potential, manage paradox and lead responsibly becomes a critical source of competitive advantage.
 
Join Mercer as we unpack the leadership and talent shifts defining 2026 and the cost of standing still. Discover what is at stake if outdated assessment models persist, and gain the insight needed to build leaders who can navigate complexity and unlock exponential performance in an AI-accelerated world.