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Tech Trends report 2026
These are the 50 technology trends for the education and research of the future
The Tech Trends report helps CIOs, policymakers, lecturers, researchers, and IT architects navigate a flood of information about new technologies. For instance, consider major themes such as AI, quantum computing, and data management. The report presents an overview of relevant signals and technological trends, supported by insights into how these innovations are evolving and what impact they may have on education and research.
Inspiration for the future
The Tech Trends report steps back from the issues of the day to analyse which solutions will be needed five years from now and beyond. What future scenarios are conceivable? Should we, as an organisation, put projects out to tender, or is building together an option? And if so, should we make it open source? This enables you to make well-considered decisions about innovation. The report helps you to better understand technological developments, places these trends in context, and offers inspiration for the future.
Topics in the report
The main topics covered in the report are:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Immersive Technologies
- Data Management
- Digital Trust
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Computing
- Compute
- Connectivity
- Quantum Technologies
- Wildcards
The report examines the potential impact of these trends on teaching, research and campus operations. New is a tenth chapter on less predictable trends that could dramatically affect the sector.