
AI as the Engine of the Innovation Economy: Part 6 – AICoE to Deliver Value and Growth
Implementing an AI Centre of Excellence (AICoE) scales innovation by shifting governance from a gatekeeper to a framework of guardrails.

Implementing an AI Centre of Excellence (AICoE) scales innovation by shifting governance from a gatekeeper to a framework of guardrails.

2026 will be a watershed year as AI efforts shift from experimentation to value-based investments. As the technology continues to evolve, CIOs will need to pivot and ensure that they are aligned with the changing board and executive positions.

Moving from task automation to agentic operating models requires structural redesign, rigorous governance, and new orchestration roles to ensure operational excellence.