Hello Friends, Welcome to 2026!

I hope you took my advice from December. I hope you closed the laptop, ignored the AI "hustle culture" noise, and actually recharged.

But now, the holidays are over. It is time to get to work, but not by guessing.

As we head into 2026, while most of us are using AI in their daily work, just 30% of companies say they are getting real value from AI, and just 6% are high achievers. Let’s move you up the latter. Let’s move beyond the "hype" and create real value - real performance improvement.  

The 2026 AI Kickoff Suites

We are officially rolling out our 2026 AI Kickoff suites. We designed this process to be high-touch for us, but low-friction for you.

You don’t need technical expertise, and you don’t need to stop operations to "learn AI." We handle the heavy lifting:

1. The Input: We deploy a simple employee questionnaire and conduct targeted interviews with your key managers.
2. The Output: We analyze that data to produce a custom 2026 implementation roadmap tailored to your reality.

To ensure the roadmap fits your specific needs, we have split the kickoff into three distinct tracks.

Track 1: For Growing Businesses & Entrepreneurs

The "Force Multiplier" Track You don’t have a massive compliance department; you have a business to grow. We focus on how AI can act as the "extra staff" you haven't hired yet, handling the repetitive tasks so you can get back to building. 👉 View the Growth & Entrepreneurship Kickoff

Track 2: For Marketers & Advertisers

The Sausalito AI Track Marketing problems are not the same as IT problems. We have spun this off into Sausalito AI to focus strictly on the messy reality of creative workflows—from rapid iteration loops to building agent-based briefing systems. 👉 View the Sausalito AI Kickoff for 2026

Track 3: For Enterprise Leaders

The "AAAI Strategy" Track For the C-Suite and Governance teams, "moving fast and breaking things" isn't an option. This track focuses on the critical infrastructure, governance, and operational efficiency required to run an AI-enabled organization at scale. 👉 View the AAAI Enterprise Kickoff

A Clear Path Forward

Whether you are a founder, a creative director, or a corporate executive, the goal is the same: clarity.

Let’s map out your 2026 strategy together!

The African Academy of AI empowers organisations across Africa to strategically integrate AI into their operations, policies, and products. Through tailored advisory, education, and practical implementation, we guide businesses, governments, and communities towards successful digital transformation.

Best Wishes for an awesome 2026,

Greg Serandos

Co-Founder of the African Academy of AI Founder of Sausalito AI

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