Virtual event | February 24 AI meets the network: what enterprises must prepare for in 2026
AI meets the network: what enterprises must prepare for in 2026
IDC shares how AI will shape the enterprise network this year.
Event overview
AI is transforming how networks operate and what they must support, and 2026 will be a defining year.
In this webinar, IDC Senior Analyst Brandon Butler will present new survey research on the dual shift underway: AI for networks, where agentic, self-driving operations reshape management, and networks for AI, where infrastructure must scale to support demanding AI and ML workloads.
Following the guest analyst briefing, HPE leaders Jon Mischel, Selena Mosley, and Ken Dellovo will join Brandon for a panel discussion on the real-world implications for enterprise IT and will explore:
- Agentic, self-driving network operations
- AI-ready, high-performance network fabrics
- Microservices architectures for agility
- Autonomous remediation with human-in-the-loop controls