TECH & AI24 May 2026· 9 min

AI Transformation in European Enterprises 2026: The €847 Billion Inflection Point

European enterprises are at a critical crossroads: €847 billion in projected AI-driven value by 2026, yet only 23% have deployed AI at scale. Here's what separates the leaders from the laggards.

InekIA Editorial Team

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[1]McKinsey Global Institute — 'The Economic Potential of Generative AI in Europe', 2024

[2]Eurostat — 'Digital Economy and Society Statistics — Enterprises', 2024

[3]European Investment Bank & Accenture — 'European Enterprise AI Index', 2024

[4]KPMG Europe — 'EU AI Act Enterprise Readiness Survey', Q1 2025

[5]Gartner — 'AI Adoption in European Enterprises: Forecast 2025–2027', 2024

[6]European Commission — 'Digital Skills Barometer', 2024

[7]BCG — 'Closing Europe's AI Execution Gap', Q3 2024

[8]BMW Group Annual Report 2024

[9]Philips Annual Report 2024

[10]Siemens AG — 'Industrial AI Deployment Report', 2024