AI Leadership & Governance in CEE 2026
The first benchmark for AI maturity, governance and leadership across Central and Eastern Europe.
What this benchmark answers
How mature are companies in Poland and CEE in AI adoption?
Who owns AI inside organizations — and is the board involved?
Are companies measuring AI ROI?
Do companies have AI policies and governance structures?
Do companies understand the EU AI Act and its implications?
What are the main barriers to scaling AI?
Which industries are ahead — and why?
What capabilities are missing across CEE leadership teams?
Methodology
Executive survey of 200+ senior leaders across CEE, supplemented by in-depth interviews with 20 board members and C-level executives, sector case analyses and a proprietary AI maturity framework.
Independence
Our research is editorially independent. Findings are never for sale: research partners are disclosed and have no influence over methodology, analysis or conclusions. The editorial firewall that governs our reporting also governs every benchmark.
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AI Leadership & Governance in CEE 2026
A rigorous benchmark study examining how organizations across Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and the broader CEE region are adopting, governing and scaling AI. Based on executive survey data, leadership interviews and sector analysis.
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