Location: Virtual via Zoom

Abstract: The global cloud computing market is in a period of exponential growth, forecast to reach $2 trillion by 2030 , driven significantly by the resource demands of Artificial Intelligence. Despite this massive investment, cloud value is often constrained by pervasive waste: an estimated 20-30% of enterprise cloud spend, or tens of billions annually, is squandered on idle or over-provisioned resources. This session focuses on FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations)—the operational framework that maximizes business value from cloud spending by institutionalizing financial accountability across engineering, finance, and business teams. Learn how mature FinOps practices transform cloud cost into a strategic asset, enabling organizations to achieve proven cost efficiencies ranging from 20–40%. We will break down the essential pillars of FinOps: Advanced Rate Optimization (commitment discounts) and rigorous Usage Optimization (rightsizing and automation) to drive immediate COGS reduction and sustainable margin gains.