Name: The State of AI and the Prompt Economy
Start: 2026-11-19T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-12-17T11:30:00-05:00
Location: Virtual

AN EXECUTIVE Briefing and 8-part series with Karen Webster

The State of AI and the Prompt Economy

NOVEMBER 19 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM ET

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Everything now starts at the prompt.

People ask AI where to shop, how to manage their money and whether to

see a doctor. Enterprises are giving it real work, and the leaders are letting it make decisions.

About 146 million Americans, 56% of consumers, already use AI to get at least one personal task done (PYMNTS Intelligence).

In a new series starting Thursday, November 19, Karen Webster, CEO of PYMNTS, shares new PYMNTS Intelligence data on how AI is changing the way every business gets found, chosen and paid, and what it means for yours.

Got a question for Karen? Submit it when you register.

1. Consumer AI Adoption:
The New Rules of Consumer Behavior

How are consumers incorporating AI into their daily lives? Explore how AI is changing search, shopping, financial decisions and everyday activities — and what the gap between experimentation and trust reveals about the future.

2. Enterprise AI Transformation:
From Experimentation to Economic Impact

Businesses are investing heavily in AI, but where is it actually delivering results? Examine how enterprises are transforming workflows, improving productivity and turning AI investments into measurable business outcomes.

3. Agentic Commerce:
When AI Moves From Recommendations to Transactions

AI is increasingly influencing what consumers buy. But will consumers trust it to make purchases and payments on their behalf? Explore the emerging intersection of agentic shopping, payment authorization, authentication and financial infrastructure.

4. Merchant Readiness:
Preparing for an AI-Driven Marketplace

As AI becomes a new interface between consumers and commerce, are merchants ready? Explore the operational, technological and strategic challenges businesses face as product discovery, customer relationships and transactions increasingly involve AI agents.