Jason Hart
Managing Partner, ARG
Jason advises executive teams on technology investments across AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure. His work focuses on aligning technology decisions with business goals, risk, and total cost of ownership.
Free live conversation • October 15 • 11 AM ET
AI FinOps: Making Sense of AI Spend & Governance
AI spending is spread across subscriptions, embedded features, model APIs, and agents. Join ARG’s Jason Hart and Patrick McGugan for a practical conversation about what customers are asking for, what we’re seeing as new suppliers enter the market, and how leaders can build better visibility and accountability.
- Thursday, October 15, 2026
- 11:00–11:40 a.m. Eastern
- Live on Zoom
- Free registration
Jason HartManaging Partner, ARG
Patrick McGuganProduct Lead, Business Management Solutions, ARGAbout 30 minutes of conversation, then 10 minutes of audience Q&A.
The conversation
What we’ll discuss
Customer priorities
The questions organizations are asking about AI costs, ownership, and visibility.
Signals from supplier onboarding
The capabilities and evaluation questions emerging across the market.
Governance meets economics
How spending, permissions, security, and accountability connect.
Where to start
Practical questions your team can use to establish a baseline and decide its next steps.
The discussion focuses on market patterns and practical considerations, without naming or comparing individual suppliers.
Who should attend
IT, finance, security, procurement, and business leaders responsible for AI adoption, technology budgets, governance, or business value.
Your hosts
Meet the speakers
Patrick McGugan
Product Lead, Business Management Solutions, ARG
Patrick helps enterprise organizations evaluate technology options and address cost and operational complexity. He joins this conversation to discuss customer priorities and the capabilities emerging through ARG’s supplier evaluation and onboarding work.
Leave with
What you’ll take away
- Questions to ask about your organization’s AI spending.
- A clearer understanding of visibility, ownership, and governance.
- An AI-spend discussion checklist to use with your team.
40 minutes
Agenda
- Welcome and framing
- Customer priorities
- Emerging capabilities and market trends
- Practical next steps
- Audience Q&A
About 30 minutes of conversation, then 10 minutes of audience Q&A.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is the event free?
Yes. There is no cost to register or attend.
Where will it take place?
Online, on Zoom. After you register, Zoom emails you a personal join link and calendar details.
Will individual suppliers be discussed?
No. The conversation covers market patterns and practical considerations. We will not name, rank, compare, or demonstrate individual suppliers during the event. If you would like to discuss options for your own organization, you can book a private conversation separately.
Who is the discussion designed for?
IT, finance, security, procurement, and business leaders who are responsible for AI adoption, technology budgets, governance, or business value.
Will I receive the checklist?
Yes. The AI-spend discussion checklist is available on the confirmation page as soon as you register, and on this page after the event.
Will a recording be available?
Recording details will be shared if a replay becomes available.
Private conversation
Want to discuss your own AI spending?
Start with a complimentary 30-minute AI FinOps conversation. We’ll discuss your current environment, priorities, and the options worth exploring as the starting point for your AI Cost Savings Plan.
Join the conversation on October 15
Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 11:00–11:40 a.m. ET · Live on Zoom · Free