Andrew Bartolini, founder and chief research officer for Ardent Partners, has been tracking how accounts payable evolves for 20 years and publishing an annual report for the past decade to help teams plan for what’s next.
Now he’s launching a short, four-part video series on Accounts Payable 2026: Big Trends and Predictions. Each video is under 60 seconds and covers one major trend, one bold prediction, and key takeaways.
Today’s video, The AI Innovation Boom and the New Evaluation Standard, explores how the AP automation market has reached a tipping point, where AI is now foundational to AP success. Follow along here and on Payables Place as we break down the major trends and predictions shaping the 2026 AP agenda.
