A lot has been said about what AI will do for European enterprises. Today, most of that conversation is still built on ambition, not evidence. On May 7, that changes.
The State of Integration & AI 2026 is the first independent European benchmark study on integration maturity, automation readiness and AI adoption, surveying 600+ IT and business decision-makers across six countries. The findings go public at a live global broadcast, and for the first time, the data will speak for itself.
Here is what to expect.
This is not a product presentation. It is a one-hour structured conversation between researchers, executives, journalists and practitioners with the report findings as the anchor throughout.
You will listen to a keynote from Prof. Dr. Moritz Behm, bringing a global research perspective on enterprise AI: what separates organizations that are seeing real returns from those still waiting for a breakthrough that never quite arrives.
Then, the deep dive begins. With a talk-show format, the broadcast was designed to keep the focus on the most relevant topics for European organizations. The host Sabinije von Gaffke will welcome some of the most innovative leaders across countries and industries.
How much is manual work costing European companies? What is the pilot-production AI gap? What are the main barriers to achieving P&L impact? These are just some of the numbers that will be revealed in the report.
→ Watch the broadcast live on May 7, 11 am CEST.
The conversation expands with perspectives on AI governance, real-world experiences and what organizations need to build toward.
Discover all about the State of Integration & AI broadcast speakers below:
Anna Kopp, CIO of Microsoft Germany, brings a practitioner's lens to the European competitiveness picture. The full panel digs into
Mimi Billing, Europe Editor at Sifted, gives an independent read on the report's most significant findings.
Jukka Rautio, CEO at Frends, walks through what it means for executives and business leaders making infrastructure decisions right now.
Armin Catovic, Director of Data and AI at Funnel and Vice Chair of Stockholm AI, shares what an automation-first mindset actually looks like.
The report covers nine sectors across six European countries. The findings are specific, quantified and — in more than a few cases — surprising.
You will leave with a clear picture of where European enterprises actually stand on AI adoption, integration maturity and automation readiness. Not where the conversation says they should be. Where 600+ decision-makers say they are.
If you are responsible for integration, automation or AI at your organization, this report is directly relevant to decisions you are making this year.
Read more:
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The State of Integration & AI will reveal relevant country-specific data. To support leaders in different markets, we are bringing discussions tailored to each market to regional and in-person State of Integration & AI events.
Learn more about each event and join the one closest to you!
When: May 21, 15:30-20:00 EEST
Where: HUONE Kluuvi (Shopping Center Kluuvi, 4th Floor, Kluuvikatu 7 00100 Helsinki)
Sign up for the State of Integration & AI in Helsinki.
When: May 26, 08:30 CEST
Where: Nimb Rotunda, Bernstorffsgade 5, 1577 Copenhagen
Sign up for the State of Integration & AI in Copenhagen.
When: May 19, 8:00-10:00 CEST
Where: Microsoft (room Nakholmen), Dronning Eufemias gate 71, 0194 Oslo
Sign up for the State of Integration & AI in Oslo.
When: May 27, 4:00 - 7:00 PM CEST
Where: Rome ’96 (Johan Cruijff Boulevard 1, 1101 AX Amsterdam)
Sign up for the State of Integration & AI in Amsterdam.
When: May 19, 11:30am – 12:45pm CEST
Where: Online
Sign up for the State of Integration & AI in Germany.
The global broadcast starts at 11:00 CET on May 7, 2026. The full State of Integration & AI 2026 report will be released at the event.
This is the first opportunity to access it.
Register for the global broadcast, sign up to be the first to know about the report and find your local event at frends.com/state-of-integration-and-ai-2026.