Agentic AI Playbook: How to Build, Govern, and Scale Agentic AI

Examining the pros and cons of build vs. buy for long-term AI value


This webinar will take place on:
16 October, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT


The right route to achieving AI success is currently being hotly debated. Buy, build, point solution, platform, center of excellence, citizen developers; everyone has an opinion on the correct course of action. When getting the buy-in for the initial implementation, the decision often comes down to cost and what will create ROI in the first 12 months. However, this short-term approach puts a ceiling on what can be achieved and omits the long-term benefits of scaling AI and eventually becoming an Agentic GBS. Whilst most enterprises frame their AI discussion around build vs. buy, the real conversation should be around scaling value once an initial solution is in place.

In this session, PwC and Hypatos unpack the hidden costs and risks of each path and explain why relying on generic AI tools alone won’t support business-critical processes. This includes:

  • A playbook for scaling traditional and Agentic AI across the enterprise
  • How AI can ensure shared services and finance are resilient and agile, no matter what
  • The pros and cons of build vs. buy
  • The right path to governance and guardrails for responsible AI use

Attendees to this webinar will walk away with a roadmap that shows how to design, deploy, and sustain enterprise AI agents for Finance and GBS. It will highlight how to ensure governance, compliance, and resilience while scaling impact across the business.

CPE Credits

This webinar is eligible for 1.0 CPE credits in the NASBA field of study, Business Management & Organization - Non-Technical. 

To earn CPE credits, the learner is expected to:

- Attend a minimum of 50 mins of the webinar

- Participate in at least two polls 

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Speakers

Katrin Hamann Katrin Hamann
Partner, Finance Transformation
PWC

Katrin Hamann is a partner in the Finance Transformation division of PwC Germany GmbH and has 18 years of experience in transforming accounting processes. Her focus lies in technological transformation, in conjunction with scalable processes, and the appropriate employee skillset.

Luca van Skyhawk Luca van Skyhawk
Chief Revenue Officer
Hypatos

Luca van Skyhawk stands at the intersection of finance, technology innovation, and operational process excellence, dedicating over a decade to transforming financial operations through artificial intelligence and automation. His career has been marked by significant contributions to both multinational corporations and innovative startups, notably at Hypatos, where as Chief Revenue Officer, he plays a crucial role in driving growth and strategic partnerships. His efforts have been central to enhancing business processes and efficiency on a global scale.

Sponsor

Hypatos