Top AI & automation trends for 2026
2 months ago
Most teams still think “AI = a chatbot that responds when asked.” The reality? In 2026, AI agents will become workflow engines — detecting work, initiating actions, and completing multi-step tasks without waiting for a human prompt.
Join Make’s VP of Product Advocacy, Darin Patterson, as he breaks down the trends that will shape AI and automation in 2026. Using new research, market insights, and live demos, Darin will show why the future isn’t autonomous agents replacing everything — it’s AI + structured automation working together under strong governance and context.
You'll learn
Why agents that only act when prompted are already outdated
Why real-world autonomous agents still complete <2.5% of tasks — and what actually works
Why context, governance, and precision tooling via MCP are becoming mandatory
How Make’s hybrid architecture of agents + automation unlocks the full 100% of work
Watch this session today and walk away with actionable frameworks, live examples, and a playbook for building AI systems that actually work in 2026.
Speakers
Darin Patterson
