FinOps Foundation

Looking to speak at #FinOps X in June? Call for proposals is now open - https://lnkd.in/gDeFpA_R Share your knowledge and expertise with the community on a FinOps topic or FinOps Capability. Simply submit your proposal by the February 7 deadline - https://lnkd.in/gDeFpA_R Need some inspiration? Check out the previous sessions -  https://lnkd.in/gvjwQdEk

Last chance to take the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗢𝗽𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 - https://finops.dev/sof-sh. We want to hear from you about key priorities and industry themes. Survey insights will be anonymized into trends on data.finops.org, help improve the #FinOps Framework and we’ll share all the takeaways at the 2025 February virtual summit on Feb 20 - https://lnkd.in/gzc2ihgM  👉 Take the survey: https://finops.dev/sof-sh

Last week, the #FinOps community gathered for the last virtual summit of the year, watch the recording https://lnkd.in/gq4gjWsg this included: FinOps product announcements from AWS re:Invent with Bowen Wang (AWS) https://lnkd.in/gy_4ZsfX Vikram Desai sharing the latest product announcements from Microsoft Ignite https://lnkd.in/gWxGN-5G Jacqui Wilson (Old Mutual South Africa) experience on FinOps X Europe as a FinOps Ambassador https://lnkd.in/gAkajK5m Shahen Bokhari also gave their take on FinOps X Europe https://lnkd.in/gPtP5AJ6 Watch FinOps X Europe breakout sessions by topic https://lnkd.in/gsD4A_de The FOCUS Sandbox is now available to query anonymized FOCUS billing data https://lnkd.in/g4N-z9Qw The next virtual summit is February 20 when we will share the results of the State of FinOps 2025 survey 👉 https://lnkd.in/gzc2ihgM #finops #cloud

Having a hard time visualizing what FOCUS is? This Sandbox should help. 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 to get a clear understanding of what FOCUS datasets look like and the insights you can get out of them - https://lnkd.in/giv4aRXk

As we wrap up the year, we’re thrilled to share a milestone that reflects the FinOps Foundation's commitment to fostering a global #FinOps #community. In 2024, we awarded nearly $𝟭 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀, empowering 𝟭,𝟯𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 across 𝟳𝟴 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 to advance their skills and careers in FinOps. From newcomers eager to learn the fundamentals to experienced practitioners deepening their expertise, this program has reached a truly diverse audience, spanning continents and industries. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported and participated in this journey—your enthusiasm drives us to do even more! Learn more about the scholarship program: https://lnkd.in/ghWJd7rE

Join the 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 of the year this Thursday at 8am PT. We’ll discuss: • Recap of 2024 FinOps announcements • FinOps X Europe recap with Shahen Bokhari (TP ICAP) and Jacqui Wilson (Old Mutual South Africa) • Vikram Desai sharing Microsoft #Ignite FinOps announcements • Bowen Wang sharing Amazon Web Services (AWS) #reInvent FinOps product announcements • FOCUS Lab, FOCUS Sandbox and more • #FinOps X 2025 San Diego details Register here: https://lnkd.in/gRrKaFaX

In case you missed it, check out the Keynote summaries from FinOps X Europe in Barcelona to see how key themes in FinOps are evolving, including FOCUS, Scopes, AI, Sustainability, and "Shifting Left." https://lnkd.in/ecxGrzgX 👉 Day 1 https://lnkd.in/ecxGrzgX 👉 Day 2 https://lnkd.in/eGN8utEt #finops #community #cloud

🎉 Cyber Monday 40% discount - cybermonday2024 Thank you to the incredible FinOps community for your dedication to advance the FinOps practice, support each other grow, and contribute to the Foundation. To show our appreciation, we’re offering a 40% discount on our self-paced training courses from Dec. 2-6: FinOps Certified Practitioner - https://lnkd.in/g-eezteX FinOps Certified Engineer - https://lnkd.in/exzP4DmF FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst - https://lnkd.in/gksuR2ih FinOps for Containers - https://lnkd.in/gkccCWGK Use code cybermonday2024 at checkout.

Hot on the heels of FinOps X Europe. Join the FinOps community at AWS re:Invent Tuesday Dec 3 at the Rockhouse in the Venetian... - Follow the Keynote at a breakfast watch party from 8am-10.30am, Dec 3 https://lnkd.in/ejfzEWc6 - Network with your peers and AWS product leaders from 4.30pm-8pm, Dec 3 https://lnkd.in/eCf2Cg9b Looking forward to seeing everyone in Las Vegas! #finops #cloud

We are almost ready - Watch the Day 2 FinOps X Europe keynote, starting at 9am CET today https://lnkd.in/gHsR-t3U #finops #cloud #community