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Publicis Sapient executive discusses AI and future of work in India
A major consulting firm signals India remains a key market for AI-driven transformation, despite global competition.
Nigel Vaz, a Publicis Sapient executive, spoke at ET's World Leadership Forum 2026 on artificial intelligence, the future of work and India's opportunity in the AI economy. The talk underscores consulting firms' focus on India as a significant market for AI-enabled services.
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What happened
Nigel Vaz of Publicis Sapient addressed ET's World Leadership Forum in September 2026 on topics including AI, future of work and India's role in the global AI landscape. The forum appearance marks a major consulting firm's public positioning on India as a key market for AI-driven enterprise transformation.
Why it matters
Publicis Sapient's focus on India signals continued confidence in the country's AI services market and the business case for AI-enabled transformation among Indian enterprises. Large consulting firms' positioning influences client spending and shapes how technology adoption unfolds across the Indian economy.
What changes
Indian enterprises and technology buyers now see validation from a Tier-1 global consulting firm that AI and transformation work will be material to competitive advantage in India, potentially accelerating adoption of AI-driven consulting services.
India angle
Publicis Sapient's participation in India's leadership forum underlines the country's growing importance as a market for AI-enabled enterprise transformation and digital services.
Sources
- Publicis Sapient’s Nigel Vaz on AI, the Future of Work and India’s Opportunity | ET WLF 2026 — ET Tech
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