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Why 95% of Pilots Fail and How Leaders Can Change the Odds

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A recent MIT report revealed that 95% of AI pilots fail, a statistic that rattled investors and has executives questioning their innovation strategies. But the real concern isn’t the failure itself; it’s why those pilots fail.

Too often, organizations launch AI initiatives without the right alignment of leadership, strategy, and culture. The result? Missed opportunities, wasted resources, and eroded trust in transformation.

In this Executive Forum, we’ll cut through the hype and focus on the hidden factors that make or break AI adoption at the enterprise level. From governance and risk oversight to organizational readiness and executive decision-making, we’ll explore the blind spots that leaders can no longer afford to ignore.

You’ll walk away with practical insights to shift from pilot paralysis to scalable, value-driven innovation—so your organization doesn’t become another statistic.

What We're Covering:

  • The blind spots executives have when it comes to AI adoption

  • Where pilots are breaking down—technology, culture, or leadership

  • How boards and C-suites can balance risk, speed, and ROI in AI investments

  • The leadership mindsets needed to move from pilot paralysis to enterprise-scale impact

  • Lessons learned (and lived) from AI failures—and how to avoid repeating them

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