EXL’s AI in Action 2026: Smarten workflows to drive real AI ROI
Rhea-AI Summary
EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) announced AI in Action 2026, a global virtual event to help enterprises scale AI from pilots into embedded workflows. Sessions run March 11 (Americas), March 18 (EMEA) and March 24 (APAC) and include a keynote from CEO Rohit Kapoor and Jon McNeill.
The agenda covers AI-driven workflow redesign, AI for data management, AI-enabled analytics, demonstrations and case studies; the full agenda will be published on the company website.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, EXLS declined 3.88%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Sector peers are mixed: KD up 6.13%, EPAM up 2.66%, while G and GDS are down 0.98% and 5.35%. With only GDS flagged in momentum (up ~4%) and EXLS up just 0.37%, the move appears company-specific rather than a broad information services rally.
Previous AI Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25 | AI innovation event | Positive | +2.3% | Announcement of IdeaTank AI innovation event with global employee pitch participation. |
| Nov 04 | AI leadership ranking | Positive | +1.0% | Recognition as Leader in Generative AI services across key strategy and deployment categories. |
| Oct 22 | AI client deployment | Positive | -0.3% | AI-powered logistics transformation with Schneider improving cycle times and costs. |
| Oct 07 | AI platform launch | Positive | -0.5% | Launch of EXLdata.ai agentic AI data suite to make enterprise data AI-ready. |
| Sep 30 | AI analytics accolade | Positive | +0.1% | NelsonHall Leader designation for P&C operations analytics and AI-driven workflow solutions. |
AI-themed announcements have generally led to modest moves, with a mix of aligned and divergent reactions, averaging a 0.53% 24-hour change.
Over recent months, EXL has emphasized its role as a data and AI leader, highlighted by multiple recognitions in generative AI and analytics reports and the launch of the EXLdata.ai platform on Oct 7, 2025. Collaborations such as the Schneider trucking logistics project on Oct 22, 2025 showcased tangible AI workflow gains. Today’s AI in Action 2026 event announcement continues this theme of operationalizing AI across enterprise workflows and extends EXL’s ongoing AI-focused branding trajectory.
Historical Comparison
In the past year, EXLS issued 5 AI-tagged announcements with an average 0.53% move. Today’s AI in Action 2026 launch continues the pattern of modest, branding-focused AI updates with measured stock reactions.
AI-tagged news has evolved from leadership recognitions and platform launches to concrete client deployments and innovation events, reflecting a broadening AI commercialization story.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement reinforces EXL’s focus on embedding AI into enterprise workflows via its AI in Action 2026 virtual event, scheduled across regions on March 11, 18 and 24. It complements earlier AI-related accolades and platform launches by emphasizing practical execution, governance and real-world case studies. Investors may watch how participation, customer adoption metrics and subsequent contracts or references from this event connect to prior AI initiatives and recognitions.
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Global virtual event to feature Jon McNeill, former Tesla president, EXL leaders and industry experts sharing insights and real-world examples of AI in enterprise workflows
NEW YORK, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EXL [NASDAQ: EXLS], a global data and AI company, announced AI in Action 2026, its flagship global virtual event designed to help enterprises move beyond experimentation and scale AI to drive measurable business value. The event will take place across regions on March 11 (Americas), March 18 (EMEA) and March 24 (APAC). AI in Action will feature a keynote on innovation, disruption and business value with EXL’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rohit Kapoor and Jon McNeill, former president of Tesla, Inc. and chief operating officer of Lyft and current chief executive officer and co-founder of DVx Ventures.
Designed for CXOs, CIOs, CTOs and technology and data executives, AI in Action will address some of the biggest obstacles preventing businesses from unlocking the full value of their AI investments including embedding AI into existing workflows and data management processes, making data AI-ready and orchestrating multiple AI agents.
“While pilots and proofs of concepts are an important first step, AI’s true potential is unlocked when it becomes part of how work gets done every day, not a bolt-on or a point solution,” said Kapoor. “The real impact comes from selecting the workflows that matter most, reimagining them for the AI era and embedding intelligence at scale. AI in Action is about moving from ambition to execution. We’re bringing together domain expertise, data and AI to show enterprises how to redesign workflows, govern AI responsibly and turn innovation into lasting business value.”
In addition to the keynote, the agenda will also feature specialized sessions focused on redesigning AI-driven workflows, AI for data management and AI-enabled analytics to accelerate decision-making across the enterprise. Attendees will gain hands-on exposure through demonstrations and practical case studies from leaders who have successfully scaled AI at their organizations.
The full agenda for EXL’s AI in Action will be announced in the coming weeks; learn more at www.exlservice.com.
About EXL
EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global data and AI company that offers services and solutions to reinvent client business models, drive better outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform businesses, including the world's leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and capital markets, retail, communications and media, and energy and infrastructure, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have approximately 63,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.
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