The pace of digital transformation continues to accelerate, reshaping organisational priorities, workforce strategy, and competitive positioning. This edition highlights initiatives that showcase how leadership, technology, and culture are aligning to deliver sustainable impact across industries. Flashback to earlier this year, ‘Sandvik AB Group and EY win Best People & Culture Impact Award at Digital Transformation & AI Awards 2025’ demonstrates the tangible value of integrating people and culture into technological change. This achievement sets the tone for the 2026 awards, where the emphasis on scalable, human-centred digital strategies is expected to grow. Moreover, ‘Seven Ireland Companies Secure New Funding to Accelerate Advanced Digital Technologies’ illustrates how investment is enabling firms to scale innovative solutions. The story highlights the national ecosystem’s role in fostering growth, advancing capability, and positioning organisations for broader digital adoption. Globally, ‘IBM Acquires Confluent to Create Enterprise AI Data Platform’ reflects a trend toward unifying data, infrastructure, and AI intelligence. It demonstrates how integrated platforms are increasingly essential for organisations seeking agility, informed decision-making, and competitive advantage. These stories underscore the transformative potential of combining technology with strategic foresight. They show how disciplined digital innovation and systems overhaul are shaping the future of enterprise leadership.