Name
Building AI Internally – Lessons Learned
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Nick Thompson
Description

As organizations consider adopting AI into their operations, they face a critical question: Build internally or buy off the shelf? In this session, Nick Thompson, the system administration supervisor for Wintek, shares his real-world journey of weighing available options and choosing in-house development of Wintek’s AI capabilities. Learn the reasons why Wintek made this decision (as well as what to consider when weighing what’s best for you), best practices to evaluate build-versus-buy decisions, and what it takes to support AI from standpoints of infrastructure, data and security. This practical discussion will highlight key lessons, challenges and insights you can apply to your organizational AI strategy.

Location Name
Crowne Hotel- Haymarket A
Full Address
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis
123 W Louisiana St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
United States
Level
Introductory
Tags
Technical, Instructional