the Build vs Buy paradigm shift

WEBINAR
30/09/2026 | 14h

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30/09/2026

14:00 - 14:45

Webinar

Agenda

14:00 - 14:30: Webinar - The build vs buy paradigm shift

14:30 - 14:45: Q&A


Abstract

The decision to build or buy your data platform is no longer just a technical one. It's a strategic choice that shapes your organization's agility, cost structure, and competitive edge for years to come.

For a long time, the default was clear: enterprises built custom data platforms tailored to their exact needs. But the landscape has shifted dramatically. Modern managed platforms and composable data stacks have matured to a point where buying, or more accurately, assembling a platform can deliver faster time-to-value without sacrificing flexibility.

So where does that leave your organization?

In this webinar, we cut through the noise and explore the real trade-offs between building and buying your data platform. We'll look at when a custom-built solution still makes sense, where off-the-shelf platforms fall short (or shine), and how the rise of tools like Databricks, Snowflake, and Microsoft Fabric is redrawing the boundaries of this debate entirely.

Who should attend

This session is especially relevant for CTOs, Heads of Data, Data Engineers, and Enterprise Architects who are shaping or rethinking their organization's data platform strategy, and anyone who has ever wondered whether their team is spending more time maintaining pipelines than actually delivering value.

Interested? Registration details will follow shortly.

Presenter: Joran Vergauwen

Questions? We'll be happy to hear from you at info@Plainsight.pro!


Joran Vergauwen

Hi, I’m Joran. I’m the AI Lead at Plainsight and one of the cofounders of the Generative AI Belgium meetup group, a vibrant community of over 3,000 AI enthusiasts. I have over five years of hands-on experience in AI, including time spent building my own GenAI startup. On that journey, I’ve learned that chasing the latest tech trends isn’t enough though. The real value comes from focusing on real problems and solving them effectively.

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