1、 UNLOCKINGOPPORTUNITY2026 EDITIONEXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVES ON TOP RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES Table of contents03Introduction04Executive summary07Opportunities for enterprise growth45Strategic investment priorities52Closing comments53Research team and authors39Managing long-term risks(next 10 years)13Trans
2、formative impact of AI25Navigating the near-term risk landscapeSuccessful companies view even challenging times as catalysts for innovation and growth,actively seeking opportunities where others see obstacles.Over the last 13 years,we have issued annual research reports on the top risks faced by lea
3、ders all over the world.This year,we have added an emphasis on opportunities to set the tone for identifying and responding proactively to emerging trends,market shifts and evolving customer expectations.Organisations balancing risk management with a strong focus on seeking growth are better equippe
4、d to innovate products and services,enhance their resilience,adapt to change,and achieve top-line growth and strategic differentiation.It is all about unlocking opportunity.Accordingly,our discussions of risks are framed contextually with a high-level focus on opportunity with the intention to enhan
5、ce the discussion of risk by linking it to value-creating initiatives.This report our 14th annual edition contains insights from 1,540 board members and C-suite executives around the world regarding their perspectives on:Three specific areas for growth considering the current environment;Opportuniti
6、es and challenges associated with the transformative impact of artificial intelligence(AI)on their organisations;The top risks on the horizon for the near-term(two to three years ahead)related to 28 specific risks across three dimensions(macroeconomic,strategic and operational)and for the long-term(