5G tech leaders, from left: Parm Sandhu, Marga Hoek, Andy Lindsell, and Matt Cranfield

5G has a messaging problem. More than half of 1,800 business executives surveyed by Accenture in 2019 said they believed there were "very few" things 5G could do that 4G couldn't already.

But the potential of 5G technology could be enormous and a major boon to businesses, tech leaders told Business Insider.

Between its built-in security features and ability to cover long distances, businesses across a variety of industries — from manufacturing to farming — stand to benefit.

Here, four tech leaders explore 5G's potential to boost their businesses and explain where they see their industries headed.