Webinar Era of AI Series: Generative AI — Build or Buy? June 3, 2025 | 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
By Insight Editor / 21 May 2025 / Topics: Microsoft 365 Copilot Cloud Generative AI Microsoft 365
Don’t miss this timely and informative webinar series with Insight and Microsoft: The Era of AI. The three-part series (held on June 3, June 10, and June 12) will address some of the most pressing questions around generative AI — including how to navigate change and how Microsoft 365 Copilot can help you harness AI’s power.
Session 1: Generative AI — Build or Buy?
As we find ourselves two-and-a-half years into the gen AI journey, many businesses are still grappling with the fundamental question: Should they build their own AI solutions or buy off-the-shelf products? This first webinar will set the tone for the entire series by providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of the gen AI industry. We’ll explore the pros and cons of building custom AI solutions vs. purchasing ready-made ones to help you make a more informed decision.
We hope you’ll join us as we frame the series and delve into pathways that cater to different business needs and capabilities.
Presented by:
Paul Cina
Sr. Partner Manager - Modern Work and Copilots, Insight
Paul is a senior partner manager for Modern Work and Copilots at Insight. He is also certified as a 2024 Microsoft Most Valuable Professional, recognizing outstanding members of technical communities for their community participation and willingness to help others.
Donal Conlon
Senior Cloud Solution Principal, Modern Work, Insight
As an innovative leader in business process automation with extensive experience in the design, development, and delivery of large-scale automation solutions for complex business problems, Donal has the proven ability to deliver on business outcomes in both public and private sectors using a broad range of technologies — including Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365. He has experience leading national consulting practices to deliver automation solutions for multiple industries, such as healthcare, travel, pharmaceuticals, and logistics.
