2025 was another landmark year for artificial intelligence, but did reality live up to the hype?​ In this session, experts from NeuEon Inc., RapidScale, and IntelePeer take stock of how AI actually shaped enterprise strategies, budgets, and operations this year—and where it fell short. We unpack what worked, what didn’t, and how AI adoption is evolving across different industries. From there, we look ahead to 2026 with a clear-eyed view of what’s coming next: the trends to watch, the risks to manage, and the steps you can take to build or refine your AI strategy, whether you’re just getting started or scaling mature initiatives.