FinOps Foundation Virtual Summit will start on Sept 18 at 8am PT
At the September virtual summit, we’ll mark the launch of FinOps for AI: Level 1 with a dedicated hour of content focusing on the discipline of FinOps for AI. We’ll begin by exploring the foundational concepts, then dive into capabilities and best practices practitioners need as they begin their journey. The summit will also include major announcements on upcoming Foundation initiatives. Join the community on September 18 at 8am PT for:
- Becky Canterbury on turning cost data into strategic insights at Shutterstock
- FinOps for AI Primer: Rob Martin (FinOps Foundation) on emerging best practices and community assets to help better understand how to manage AI value
- Launch of FinOps Certified FinOps for AI: Level 1
- FinOps X 2026 registration and call for proposals
- Mike Thompson (AMD) explores how processor choice drives AI cost efficiency
- Taylor Houck (PointFive) on how FinOps for AI differs from traditional services, with a framework to decide when AI is the right investment and how to tie spend to outcomes