KIMRA 2026 brought together leaders from across the knowledge, research and information community to grapple with the defining question of the moment: how do you build AI adoption that’s genuinely trusted, not just technically possible?
A clear thread ran through the conversations on the day, and through the reflections our sponsors shared with us afterwards. AI adoption doesn’t start with the model. It starts with the foundation underneath it: trusted content, clear provenance, proper governance, and licensed, well-managed data. Get that right, and the conversation shifts from whether AI can be used to how quickly and safely it can be put to work.
We asked our sponsors what stood out to them most from the day. Here’s what they told us.
“What I took from the case studies, and what is reflected throughout this report, is that AI adoption does not start with the model, it starts with the knowledge foundation. When organisations use platforms such as Atlas Fuse to bring trusted content, metadata, permissions and multiple sources contextually together in a governed knowledge layer, the conversation moves from whether something is possible to how quickly and safely it can be delivered. That, in turn, drives interest and adoption across the organisation.”
Gabriel Karawani
Co-founder & Director, Atlas Fuse by ClearPeople
www.clearpeople.com
“One of the most valuable aspects of KIMRA 2026 was the chance to speak with professionals from across the knowledge and research community. Discussions consistently returned to the practical realities of AI adoption and the importance of maintaining trust and quality as the technology evolves.”
Nicky Hulett
Director – Sales Specialist, BMI
www.fitchsolutions.com/bmi
“KIMRA 2026 was a vital forum to address the defining challenge of our era: ensuring AI is grounded in trusted, licensed data. It was incredibly valuable to collaborate with fellow leaders on how we build strict provenance and transparent verification into the foundational layer of the knowledge economy.”
Monica Borjas
Director, Commercial & Business Strategy, Dow Jones
www.dowjones.com/business-intelligence/lp/factiva
“KIMRA 2026 was a great opportunity to hear different perspectives on the impact AI is having on the knowledge economy. It was valuable to be part of a conversation about the challenges we’re all grappling with.”
Diane Thomas
Global Head of The Economist Pro
www.economist.com/pro
“KIMRA 2026 was an ideal forum to discuss insights and ideas around the distinct challenges AI presents for information and research professionals as a whole.”
James Mann
Managing Director, FT Professional
www.professional.ft.com
“What I took from the case studies, and what is reflected throughout this report, is that AI adoption does not start with the model, it starts with the knowledge foundation. When organisations use platforms such as Atlas Fuse to bring trusted content, metadata, permissions and multiple sources contextually together in a governed knowledge layer, the conversation moves from whether something is possible to how quickly and safely it can be delivered. That, in turn, drives interest and adoption across the organisation.”
Gabriel Karawani
Co-founder & Director, Atlas Fuse by ClearPeople
www.clearpeople.com
“One of the most valuable aspects of KIMRA 2026 was the chance to speak with professionals from across the knowledge and research community. Discussions consistently returned to the practical realities of AI adoption and the importance of maintaining trust and quality as the technology evolves.”
Nicky Hulett
Director – Sales Specialist, BMI
www.fitchsolutions.com/bmi
“KIMRA 2026 was a vital forum to address the defining challenge of our era: ensuring AI is grounded in trusted, licensed data. It was incredibly valuable to collaborate with fellow leaders on how we build strict provenance and transparent verification into the foundational layer of the knowledge economy.”
Monica Borjas
Director, Commercial & Business Strategy, Dow Jones
www.dowjones.com/business-intelligence/lp/factiva
“KIMRA 2026 was a great opportunity to hear different perspectives on the impact AI is having on the knowledge economy. It was valuable to be part of a conversation about the challenges we’re all grappling with.”
Diane Thomas
Global Head of The Economist Pro
www.economist.com/pro
“KIMRA 2026 was an ideal forum to discuss insights and ideas around the distinct challenges AI presents for information and research professionals as a whole.”
James Mann
Managing Director, FT Professional
www.professional.ft.com
