AI Leadership & Governance in CEE 2026
The first benchmark for AI maturity, governance and leadership across Central and Eastern Europe.
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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.
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.
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This report is an independent research product. Its findings, analysis and conclusions are set by AI&Scale alone. Sponsors and research partners support the work and gain clearly labelled visibility — they do not review, approve or shape the independent analysis.
Methodology is published with the report, partner contributions are disclosed, and any conflicts of interest are logged. The full rules are set out in our editorial standards.
Read our editorial standards →Key Questions
- →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?
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