Agile Planning: Turning Data into Foresight in 2026

Empowering faster & smarter decisions through integrated insights and flexible forecasting

Planning and forecasting are evolving fast.The shift from static, finance-only exercises to integrated, continuous, and insight-driven processes that enable organizations to respond to change in real time is obvious. In this online event, hosted by Horváth USA together with Jedox and Qbit, we’ll explore how leading companies are rethinking their planning landscape to stay ahead in 2026 and beyond.

Our experts will uncover the latest market dynamics – from the growing demand for cross-functional integration in planning and forecasting to the rise of AI and predictive technologies that are reshaping how decisions are made. Building on these trends, we’ll showcase best-practice approaches to designing a future-proof planning framework, including driver-based methodologies and data-driven scenario modeling that connect finance, operations, and strategy. Together with our technology partners, we’ll demonstrate how consulting and implementation go hand in hand: Qbit will share how a structured implementation approach ensures that technology truly supports business design, driving transparency, agility, and adoption across the organization while creating value. Jedox will bring the concepts to life through a live demo case that illustrates how adaptive planning, and integrated forecasting can be operationalized in a modern platform.

You’ll see how the right combination of conceptual design, AI-enabled tools, and pragmatic implementation empowers organizations to turn data into foresight and make better, faster decisions.

Key takeaways
After this session, you’ll understand:

Why the integration of functional planning and forecasting is a key success factor for 2026 and beyond
How conceptual design and technology must align for long-term success
What role AI-powered forecasting and automation play in increasing speed and decision quality