IT Leaders Peer Group: Build vs. Buy
A confidential peer forum for senior leaders (VPs and Senior Directors) responsible for delivering, integrating, and scaling digital and technology services—focused on strategy and execution. The ideal attendee is typically a Senior Director or VP working in areas such as Digital Services, Technology Integration, IT Strategy and Transformation, or Enterprise Systems.
Attendees should own the budget for technology and services, are accountable for delivery outcomes, and lead cross‑functional teams. They operate at the intersection of business and IT rather than in a purely technical capacity.
Our first meeting of 2026 will focus on the build vs. buy decision and how the growth of AI may be changing how tech leaders are evaluating that decision. We will explore how generative AI, automation, and emerging development tools are transforming the economics, risks, and strategic value of building versus buying technology. We’ll examine how AI is shortening development cycles, enabling small teams to deliver enterprise‑grade solutions, and reshaping expectations around customization and innovation. At the same time, we’ll discuss how vendors’ rapid integration of AI features is redefining what “good enough” looks like in off‑the‑shelf solutions.