We recently released our 2026 Confluent Predictions Report, outlining bold ideas and trends that are shaping the future of data, AI, and real-time systems. And stay tuned for an upcoming episode of the Life Is But a Stream web show that will air early in the new year. Join the conversation as host Joseph Morais sits down with Sanjeev Mohan, independent analyst at SanjMo, for an exciting roundtable discussion breaking down those predictions. Are they forecasts? Are they trends? And which ones will matter most as we move forward into 2026?

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There’s a short window right now where brands can still get visibility in AI search and it’s closing fast. In this clip, Rick Kranz (Founder, The AI Marketing Automation Lab) explains why AI SEO isn’t a future trend, but a right-now opportunity for companies willing to adapt.