Optimise to Innovate – Save more, so you can do more

Is operating in the Cloud too expensive?

We are asking the question again as we continue our series - Save more, so you can do more.

We also found that 59% of CFO’s have already been using optimisations from cloud spending to fund innovation. But the more you do this, the harder it gets. For business leaders, reducing the cost of compute isn’t the end goal; becoming Innovation Ready is.

As AI adoption accelerates, organisations are also facing new challenges around AI consumption, token-based costs, governance and visibility of spend.

So the big questions remain:

• How do you unlock funding to run the projects that will move your organisation forward?
• What can you do to achieve greater value from your Cloud, and spend less on it?
• How do you get ahead with modernising your tech stack — moving beyond simply “keeping the lights on” despite limited resources?

Why Attend?

• Understand your optimisation options as we break down the cost of modernising services versus the operational efficiencies you can gain.
• See real data insights on how organisations like yours can reduce costs and lower climate impact, simply by choosing the best chipsets for your compute instances.
• Hear from your peers which approaches to modernisation and increasing Cloud value have worked, and discuss with us how common optimisation obstacles can be overcome.

Event Details

Date & Time: Thursday 8 October 2026 | : 09:00 - 16:00

Location: F1 Arcade – St Pauls 1 New Change, London EC4M 9AF, United Kingdom

Reserve Your Seat Join us for an interactive discussion that goes beyond technology sales and focuses on shaping the future of IT innovation.

Places are limited to ensure meaningful dialogue. Signing up does not guarantee a seat. Please fill in the form to reserve your seat.

We look forward to welcoming you to this exclusive event.

Agenda

Time	Session
09:15 –09:30	Arrival window. Join us for coffee, refreshments and informal networking before the discussion begins.
09:15 –09:30	Welcome A brief introduction to the day, the organisations represented in the room, and the key FinOps, cloud and AI challenges shaping technology investment decisions.
09:30 –09:45	Setting the Scene. Exploring how organisations are reducing waste, improving governance and creating funding for innovation through smarter cloud and technology financial management.
10:00 –10:40	Partners Introduction. Expert insights from Flexera and Lucidity on emerging trends in cloud financial management, AI consumption governance, optimisation strategies and operational maturity. Followed by audience
10:40 –11:00	Break. Refreshments.
11:00 –12:00	Roundtable Discussion. A facilitated peer discussion focused on: Cloud cost optimisation and accountability AI governance and controlling consumption Building a FinOps culture across the organisation Rightsizing and optimisation opportunities Procurement, forecasting and budget ownership Lessons learned and real-world experiences This session is designed to encourage open conversation and experience sharing between participants.
12:00 –13:00	Lunch Continue discussions with peers, FinOps specialists and industry experts in a relaxed setting.
13:00 –16:00	Breakout Session / F1 Racing Simulators / Networking. Extend conversations through informal networking while enjoying the exclusive F1 simulator experience. Use this time to: Meet with peers facing similar challenges Discuss specific optimisation opportunities Connect with FinOps specialists Explore practical next steps for your organisation