2026 State of AI for Business Report [Webinar]

Nearly three in four respondents believe AI will eliminate more jobs than it creates.

That's the headline. But the real story is in the layers underneath it.

The 2026 State of AI for Business Report surveyed more than 2,000 professionals across functions, industries, and company sizes about how they're using AI, what's working, what's stalling, and what keeps them up at night. It's the sixth annual edition of SmarterX's flagship research, and this year it expanded beyond marketing for the first time to capture a truly cross-functional view.

The findings reveal a widening gap between what individuals are doing with AI and what their organizations are ready for, and a workforce that's growing more capable and more anxious at the same time.

Join us for a live walkthrough of the 2026 State of AI for Business Report, our largest cross-industry survey on how professionals actually understand, adopt, and scale AI. Register and receive the full report automatically.

On Thursday, May 14, at 12pm Eastern, Paul Roetzer, Founder & CEO; Mike Kaput, Chief Content Officer; and Taylor Radey, Director of Research at SmarterX, will walk through the key findings from the report and share what the data reveals about where organizations are making progress, where they’re stuck, and what leaders should do next.

The session will also include time for discussion and audience Q&A.

What You’ll Learn

In this session, you’ll uncover:

• Where organizations really stand with AI adoption across the business—not just early adopters
• The gap between perceived and actual AI maturity
• How adoption differs by role, industry, and company size
• The most common barriers to scaling AI, and what sets leading organizations apart
• The role of training, governance, and leadership alignment in driving success
• What the data signals about where AI is headed next—and how to prepare

Who Should Attend

This webinar is designed for:

• Business leaders and executives responsible for AI strategy and transformation
• Functional leaders across marketing, sales, HR, finance, and operations
• Teams working to move from AI experimentation to scalable impact
• Anyone looking to benchmark their organization against real-world AI adoption data

This webinar will help you understand where your organization stands, what’s working, what’s not, and how to make smarter, more confident decisions about AI moving forward.

Register to attend live on Thursday, May 14, 2026, or to receive the on-demand recording.

All registrants will receive ungated access to the full 2026 State of AI for Business Report.

Presented By:

Mike Kaput is the Chief Content Officer at Marketing AI Institute. Kaput uses content marketing, marketing strategy, and marketing technology to grow and scale traffic, leads, and revenue. Kaput is the co-author of Marketing Artificial Intelligence: AI, Marketing and the Future of Business.

Taylor Radey is the Director of Research at SmarterX, where she leads original research on how artificial intelligence is transforming work, business, and society. She also serves as an instructor supporting AI Academy by SmarterX, translating research into learning experiences for professionals navigating rapid change. Taylor spent over 15 years advising teams on digital strategy, growth, and change management. That experience continues to shape her approach today: grounded, practical, and focused on real-world application.

Paul Roetzer is on a mission to accelerate AI literacy and human-centered AI transformation in organizations. As the founder and CEO of SmarterX and Marketing AI Institute, Roetzer is the driving force behind some of the industry's leading AI events and content. He created the Marketing AI Conference (MAICON), co-hosts the popular podcast The Artificial Intelligence Show, and is co-author of Marketing Artificial Intelligence.