The 2026 Hype Cycle for Agentic AI: What Leaders Need to Know

Agentic AI is likely the most hyped technology in enterprise IT, but its long-term potential is still just as real.

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, Distinguished VP Analyst Rajesh Kandaswamy breaks down the 2026 Hype Cycle for Agentic AI — what it is, why it matters, and how leaders can separate real opportunity from market noise. From rising investment interest to the challenges of governance, integration and scale, this conversation unpacks where organizations are today — and what comes next.

 

You'll learn:

• What Gartner Hype Cycles reveal and how to use them effectively
• Why agentic AI is at peak hype, but still early in adoption
• The real barriers to success: governance, guardrails and clean data
• How to identify high-value use cases and avoid "agent washing"

 

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