At CES 2026, Jamie Seltzer, Global Chief Data & Technology Officer at Havas Media Network, sits down with John Riley, CEO & Co-Founder of Akkio, to discuss why now is the right moment for deeper AI partnerships—and what that means for brands and clients. Together, they explore: Why this is the right time for the Havas x Akkio partnership What made Akkio the right partner for Havas How this collaboration makes Converged.AI more accessible across teams and markets The real-world impact these tools can have for clients What the future of AI partnerships looks like And the biggest myth about AI that leaders should stop believing This candid conversation highlights how thoughtful partnerships can accelerate innovation, unlock smarter decision-making, and bring powerful AI capabilities into everyday workflows—without losing the human touch.