Enterprises are eager to unlock the power of Azure AI, but scaling responsibly requires more than just spinning up models. This session explores how Azure API Management’s new AI Gateway capabilities provide the control plane for deploying AI effectively across the enterprise.

We’ll show how the AI Gateway enables organizations to:

Optimize Token Economics by monitoring and shaping AI traffic to control usage and costs.

Apply FinOps Principles to AI models and services with visibility into consumption and spend.

Streamline Deployment Strategies for AI resources across teams, regions, and environments.

Secure AI Access with enterprise-grade authentication and authorization.

Integrate with MCP by exposing existing enterprise APIs to AI solutions through the Model Context Protocol.

By the end of this session, attendees will have a practical blueprint for operationalizing Azure AI using API Management not just as an API gateway, but as an AI Gateway that ensures cost efficiency, governance, and seamless integration into enterprise ecosystems.