Where the market expected a steady rise in AI adoption into 2026, our survey results suggest a degree of dissatisfaction: The proportion of clients embracing AI has slipped from 52% to 42% over the past year. For consulting firms betting big on AI, this trend demands a strategic pivot. 

Energy & resources clients already seem to know the answer. To secure long-term ROI, change management must move from a secondary consideration to a core pillar of tech deployment. 

Read our comprehensive report, The Energy & Resources Consulting Market in 2026, to map out client pain points, uncover emerging growth opportunities, and outpace the competition. 

Inside this report: 

• Three key messages for your firm, including that regulation and geopolitical instability are driving cybersecurity consulting demand. 
• Market-sizing data from our proprietary model, outlining the strongest growth opportunities for the year ahead. 
• Analysis of your clients' top needs, priorities, and pain points—and what these mean for consultants.  
• Insights from your peers and competitors, with partners from top consulting firms sharing their insight on the market. 

Why it matters for your firm:  

• Inform strategy with evidence: Use independent data on market confidence, growth, and client demand to guide your strategic direction.   
• Validate investment plans: Ensure resource allocation and initiatives are backed by credible market insight.   
• Accelerate confident decisions: Equip members of your executive team with clear, actionable insight to reach agreement quickly and take decisive action.   

To find out more, access the report or contact us.