AI-Driven Operating Model Executive Series Overview

This document is a guide to the HTEC Executive Series for 2026, which focuses on the transition to an AI-driven operating model. The series consists of private, invitation-only dinners designed for board-level and senior leaders to engage in discussions about enterprise-scale AI. The guide outlines the objectives of the series, which include exploring the real implications of adopting an AI-driven operating model, sharing practitioner-led insights, and fostering high-trust conversations amongst executives. It details the structure of the dinners, the diverse industries represented, and the themes discussed in 2025, emphasizing the challenges and realities faced by organizations during this transformation. Additionally, the document presents a summary of key voices from previous sessions and sets the stage for future discussions, highlighting the necessity for organizations to adapt their strategies, workflows, and governance frameworks to effectively integrate AI. Various locations for the upcoming series events in Munich, London, and Palo Alto are also mentioned.