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October 9, 2025
Watch Now — The Innovation Circuit EP 7: Swipe Right, Tech Trends leaders are backing for 2026 — Part 1
In this two-part series, we’re diving into emerging tech trends and their potential impact as we look ahead to 2026. The topics we explore are based on insights from a series of executive events we recently hosted with our customers.
Using a simple web app, we asked attendees to ‘swipe right’ if a tech trend would be relevant to their business in the next 12 months—or ‘swipe left’ if it wouldn’t. The result? A real-time snapshot of what business and tech leaders are prioritising for the near future.
In Part 1, we cover:
- Evolving Computing Paradigms
- Preparing for the Quantum Era
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- Next-Generation Cyber Security
(Links and info to Part 2 at the end of this post.)
Panellists
Andrew Taylor — Head of Product & Innovation
Jeff Wogen — Head of Digital
Moderator
Liz Knight - Head of Cyber Security/Moderator
Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch the full discussion below ⬇️
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Tech Trends for 2026 Part 1
00:53 Evolving Computer Paradigms
03:57 Preparing for the Quantum Era
06:38 Advancements in Robotics and Autonomous Systems
10:38 Next Generation Cyber Security
Resources
- Engineer turns disposable vape pen into a working web server
- One NZ’s Satellite TXT rockets to 2m milestone
- World Nuclear Association Welcomes Microsoft Corporation as Newest Member - World Nuclear Association
- Quantum Readiness Importance: A Comprehensive Guide | CSA
- Harvest now, decrypt later - Wikipedia
- Gemini Robotics 1.5 brings AI agents into the physical world - Google DeepMind
- Using generative AI to diversify virtual training grounds for robots | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Amazon deploys over 1 million robots and launches new AI foundation model
- Douglas Pharmaceuticals Installs New Zealand’s First AutoStore: 30% More Storage in 10% of the Space
- AI-powered drones track down fires in German forests
- How a North Korean Fake IT Worker Tried to Infiltrate Us
- Charlotte AI: Agentic Analyst for Cybersecurity
In Part 2, we cover:
- Human-machine Synergy & Immersive experiences
- AI everywhere
- Responsible AI &AI trust
- Workforce and skill evolution
Watch Part 2 here.
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