We’ve all seen the headlines. Some say AI is coming for every job in Singapore. Others say it’s just a fancy chatbot. But as we look deeper into 2026, the reality lies somewhere in between.
At our recent panel, Looking Ahead: AI in 2026, we sat down with experts from BP, We Are Social, and Fuku AI to strip away the glossy media filters. The consensus? 2026 isn’t about “robots taking over”—it’s about the rise of the AI Orchestrator.
If you’re planning your next career move, here is the ground truth on what it takes to stay relevant in Singapore’s evolving landscape.
The 2026 forecast: From chatbots to “agentic” partners
In 2024, we were all impressed that AI could write an email. By 2026, the game changes. Kenneth Ho, Commercial Director at Fuku AI, points to agentic AI—systems that don’t just talk, but execute.
Imagine a recruitment agent that doesn’t just find a CV, but manages the job posting, screens candidates via video, and shortlists the top 5 based on technical competency—all from one prompt.
The takeaway for you: You don’t need to fear the automation; you need to learn to manage it. The most valuable professionals in 2026 won’t be the ones doing the manual work; they’ll be the ones orchestrating the agents.
Don’t outsource your thinking
A common trap in the rush to upskill is leaning too hard on the tool. Tieming Yuan, Transformation Director at BP, warns against “outsourcing your creativity or thinking to AI.”
AI is incredible at processing volume and speed, but it lacks context.
- The reality: AI can generate a rough sketch or an analytical report in seconds.
- Your value: You’re the one who pokes holes in it. You’re the one who understands the human stakes, the stakeholder management, and the “room” you’re in.
As Kenneth puts it, AI skills are becoming the new “Microsoft Office.” Listing “ChatGPT proficient” on your CV in 2026 will be like saying you know how to use a mouse. To stand out, you need to show how you use it to 3x your productivity while maintaining human-level critical thinking.
Career pivoting: “You aren’t starting from zero”
Perhaps the most inspiring moment of the panel was Tieming’s own story—pivoting from police officer to data scientist (and eventually transformation director) after completing a GA bootcamp.
If you’re sitting in a role today feeling like the AI wave is passing you by, remember his advice: You’re starting from experience, not from zero.
When pivoting into tech or AI roles:
- Build a portfolio first: You need more than just a certificate to prove your skills. Do voluntary work, complete a short course, and build something that proves you can do the work.
- Articulate transferable skills: Your previous decade in marketing, HR, or even law enforcement has given you “old-school” soft skills—like communication and emotional intelligence—that AI can’t replicate.
- Don’t take the “fresh grad” pay: If you’ve upskilled correctly, you’re a professional that adds value—and should be compensated accordingly. You’re bringing years of industry context combined with new-age technical literacy.
The rise of “vibe coding” and personal automation
Manolis Perrakis, Director of Innovation at We Are Social, highlighted a trend we love: Vibe coding—the ability to build applications using natural language.
You no longer need to be a deep-stack developer to fix your own pain points. Whether it’s automating your lead generation or building a custom tool to analyse your team’s sentiment, the barrier to entry has collapsed. In 2026, the “innovation department” will be… you.
Secure your S$2,500 head start
The experts agree: 2026 will reward the curious and the prepared. To help you transition from AI-curious to AI native, we’re offering our most significant support yet.
For a limited time, you can get S$2,500 off our full-time and part-time bootcamps in Singapore. This is the largest discount we’ve ever offered. It’s a massive head start to help you get the tech and AI skills you need to move your career forward right now.
No more waiting for the “perfect time” to change your career trajectory. The technology is moving, the industry is shifting, and the window to get ahead of the 2026 curve is open right now.
Explore our bootcamps and speak to our Admissions Team today to learn more and take advantage of this deal.