Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - 11:10am - 11:30am

This panel cuts through vendor hype to deliver the unvarnished economic truth about the most consequential decision facing enterprise AI adoption. Experience a masterclass in AI investment strategy as industry veterans perform a brutally honest cost-benefit analysis of custom AI development versus off-the-shelf solutions that often promise more than they deliver. Gain insider knowledge on how AI-native architecture impacts long-term maintenance costs and performance. potentially saving your organization millions in hidden technical debt. This session delivers actionable intelligence for executives making bet-the-company decisions on AI implementation.

Speakers

Esteban Kolsky

Chief Distiller, Board Advisor , Constellation Research

Tracey Cesen

Founder & CEO, Forever Human.ai

AD Al-Ghourabi

Senior Technology Leader, Formerly with S&P Global

Jeff Frazier

Operating Partner/Private Equity, Digital Alpha