Insights from the 2026 Gartner Hype Cycle for Research and Development

• How to use the 2026 Hype Cycle for Research and Development to inform R&D roadmaps, prioritize digital technology investments, and align with evolving market and organizational demands.

• Understand how emerging and maturing R&D innovations, including technologies, tools and practices, are progressing along the Hype Cycle, and what that means for timing, investment and risk.

R&D leaders are under increasing pressure to speed up innovation and product development cycles. At the same time, they must improve portfolio performance, retain talent, and preserve institutional knowledge. And scaling AI adoption adds another layer of complexity.

This session introduces the 2026 Gartner Hype Cycle for Research and Development, highlighting 28 emerging and maturing innovations — from AI-enabled tools to advanced knowledge management practices. It provides a structured approach to evaluating where technologies sit along the Hype Cycle and how to translate those insights into actionable R&D strategies. Attendees will learn how to assess innovation maturity, prioritize investments, and build a future-ready R&D roadmap that balances opportunity, risk, and organizational readiness.

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