This session reframes cost optimization with a FinOps mindset, aligned to the Cost Optimization pillar of the Well-Architected Framework. Attendees will explore the cultural and technical practices of bringing finance, engineering, and business leaders into one shared discipline to manage cloud spend responsibly. The session examines how unpredictable workloads, including AI, impact budgets and how FinOps practices—such as tagging, accountability, and unit economics—translate cloud costs into business value. Participants will leave equipped with strategies to apply cost governance without stifling innovation.

Level: 300 | Target Audience: Finance leaders, cloud architects, IT managers. The session is designed to help professionals adopt FinOps practices to optimize costs for AI workloads. The motive is to show that effective cost management is about value creation, not just cutting expenses.