Upcoming webinar
AI for People Teams: What to Build, What to Buy, and How to Decide
with Joelle Emerson, CEO and Co-Founder of Surface
Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BT
As People teams look to AI to drive transformation, they’re facing an increasingly important decision: Should they build their own AI solutions or invest in purpose-built technology from external providers?
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Why AI for People teams is different
The complexity of workforce data, the expectations of executives, business partners, and employees, and the organizational impact of getting decisions right or wrong.
What effective AI solutions require
Why access to data and powerful AI models isn’t enough, and the importance of organizational context, market intelligence, and specialized expertise.
What it really takes to build AI
The difference between developing a working prototype and building a reliable, scalable solution, including the ongoing investments in infrastructure, security, maintenance, and accuracy.
How to decide whether to build or buy
A practical framework for evaluating competitive advantage, internal capabilities, total cost of ownership, and opportunity cost, including when a combination of both makes sense.
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Join Joelle Emerson, CEO and Co-Founder of Surface, for a practical discussion on how to navigate the build-versus-buy decision and make smarter AI investments.
This webinar is designed for CHROs and senior People leaders evaluating AI solutions and deciding where to invest their teams’ time, resources, and budgets.