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As 2026 begins, technology and regulation are converging in ways that will define competitive advantage for the coming year. The focus is no longer solely on adopting AI or emerging tools, but on industrializing intelligence responsibly, navigating evolving regulatory landscapes, and treating governance as strategic infrastructure.
In this newsletter, we highlight the less-visible yet critical trends shaping tech leadership: from non-traditional shifts in AI operations and board-level trust frameworks, to the complex global regulatory approaches that will balance innovation with safety. Together, these insights offer leaders a clear lens on how to turn regulatory and operational discipline into sustainable advantage in a rapidly evolving tech ecosystem. We encourage you to read it!
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| 1) Forbes: The Era Of Hidden Shifts: Non-Traditional Tech Trends To Prepare For
As AI initiatives move from experimentation to scale, competitive advantage in 2026 will be shaped by less visible but structurally critical shifts in how technology is governed, engineered, and operationalized. This Forbes article highlights non-traditional tech trends that signal a maturing phase where execution discipline, cost control, and trust frameworks become board-level concerns. For C-level leaders, the piece underscores why success will depend not on AI ambition alone, but on the ability to industrialize intelligence responsibly and at scale.
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| | 2) Innovation News Network: The next wave of AI regulation: Balancing innovation with safety
As AI becomes core to industries from finance to healthcare, regulators worldwide are shifting from theory to practice in crafting frameworks that safeguard society without unduly hindering innovation. This piece outlines how jurisdictions like the EU, U.S. states, and Asia are pursuing divergent regulation strategies, from risk-based mandates and transparency laws. It underscores the strategic imperative for tech leaders to build adaptive governance and risk-aware deployment practices as legal regimes evolve in 2026 and beyond.
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| | 3) World Economic Forum: Regulation now shapes innovation as much as technology - here's why it's an infrastructure investment
At a time when digital transformation underpins economic growth, this WEF piece argues that regulatory systems themselves must be treated as foundational infrastructure, not afterthoughts or friction points. Well‑designed regulation enables innovation by building trust, inclusivity, and public confidence across sectors, making governance as consequential as the technologies it seeks to shape.
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| | | Strong Women in IT in the Media (PL) |
| Today we recommend a Forbes Women article where leaders from the Strong Women in IT community share their reflections and lessons from the past year!
In this article, experienced leaders Kinga Piecuch, Karolina Mitraszewska, Klaudia Martinek-Jaguszewska, Dota Szymborska, and Małgorzata Gryz reflect on their personal leadership journeys, sharing insights and key learnings from the past year. The article was prepared by our Founder Anita Kijanka. From navigating technology-driven change to making intentional choices and investing in people, skills, and trust, their reflections reveal what truly drives long-term growth. |
| | | | We also encourage you to check out a MamBiznes article in which members of our Strong Women in IT community reflect on the past year and share their outlook for 2026. Kamila Cichocka, Agnieszka Czmyr-Kaczanowska, and Magdalena Stranz-Sobalkowska discuss key leadership lessons and the trends they expect to shape the year ahead, emphasizing that true transformation starts with people, trust, and human judgment alongside technology. |
| | | What’s New at Strong Women in IT |
| The second module of the EMPOWER – Unlock Your Potential by SWIT Program is behind us!
EMPOWER is our proprietary program dedicated to a group of 18 inspiring female leaders and experts from technology departments. The second module focused on mentoring and networking in practice – two key areas that truly support growth and personal agency. In addition to workshops led by SWIT experts Małgorzata Gryz and Anita Kijanka the group of participants was inspired by guest speakers who generously shared their individual experiences and knowledge: Katarzyna Gajzler, Kamila Cichocka, and Paweł Jakubik.
We sincerely thank our partners Totalizator Sportowy, Poczta Polska S.A., Sygnity S.A., and CampusAI Polska for their support, without which this program would not be possible. We also want to thank GESSEL Attorneys at Law for providing the space for the first two EMPOWER modules. We are equally grateful to our engaged and open group of participants, whose energy and commitment drive the meetings forward.
We look forward to contuing the next module: Inclusive Leadership in Practice! |
| | AI Quote of the week from Strong Women in IT
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| | | You’ll find even more AI insights - and much more - in our Strong Women in IT 2025 Report. |
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