Data Analytics: Buy or Build? Making the Right Call in the Age of Generative and Agentic AI

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01/22/2026
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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Buy or Build? Making the Right Call in the Age of Generative and Agentic AI

The classic “buy vs. build” decision has never been more complex—or more consequential. As Generative and Agentic AI reshape what technology can do, the calculus for innovation, differentiation, and speed-to-value is shifting fast.

In this peer discussion, we’ll unpack real-world approaches from analytics leaders navigating these choices today. We’ll examine when to buy, build, or partner; how to leverage your data advantage; and what risks, compliance, and long-term costs to weigh along the way. Walk away with a practical framework and peer-tested insights for making smarter, faster technology decisions in the AI era.

Facilitated by:

Don Kennedy, Comcast Business

Matt Coatney, Thompson Hine LLP

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