3-Part On-Demand Series: Cost Optimization Techniques for Executive Decision-Makers

Rising costs, unpredictable markets and the need to demonstrate clear ROI are challenging executive leaders to optimize spend across every area of the organization. Across this three-session on-demand series, you’ll learn how to approach cost optimization that holistically balances technology investments including AI with operational and resource management strategies. Discover practical methods to identify and prioritize savings, evaluate risk and return that support your organization’s goals. In each 60-minute recorded session, you’ll learn actionable frameworks to make informed decisions and drive sustainable value and resilience.

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Session 1

Top 10 Strategies to Optimize Generative AI Cost

ON-DEMAND
| 1 hour, 2 minutes

Session 1: Generative AI Cost Optimization

Find out what 600+ viewers learned about the best practices to optimize Generative AI costs and maximize ROI.

Rated: 4.7 out of 5

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Generative AI (GenAI) has the potential to revolutionize industries. As enterprises expand their GenAI initiatives, they are recognizing that the cost of developing and deploying these models can be significant as use cases scale and expand. Join this complimentary Gartner leadership webinar as a Gartner expert explores the top best practices for optimizing GenAI costs. By implementing these best practices, organizations can maximize the return on their investment in GenAI, achieve quicker business value and unlock its full potential. 


  • Understand why GenAI costs are hard to measure and optimize 

  • Explore the 10 best practices for optimizing the costs of GenAI

  • Identify the emerging trends that could further fuel cost optimization in the future


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Host

Arun Chandrasekaran

Distinguished VP Analyst

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Session 2

Quantifying Cost, Risk, and ROI: Meeting the Practical Demands of AI and GenAI

ON-DEMAND
| 1 hour

Session 2: AI and GenAI Cost, Risk, and Value Management

Join 1K+ viewers who discovered how to quantify cost, risk and ROI for AI and GenAI initiatives.

Rated: 4.6 out of 5

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More than half of organizations abandon their AI and generative AI efforts due to cost-related missteps. Gartner estimates that less than 15% of organizations identify, quantify and measure costs, risks and value. Meanwhile, AI and GenAI spending is projected to continue unabated. Thus, the most pervasive and elusive challenge for every executive leader will be to effectively vet, prioritize and fund the right initiatives at the right time to ensure successful execution and realization of ROI. Join this complimentary Gartner leadership webinar as a Gartner expert shares practical approaches and insights for what will arguably be the most material items in the future financial statements of all organizations for AI and generative AI. 


  • Determine proactive and action-oriented) approaches and strategies to AI and GenAI execution

  • Explore value measurement and quantification for AI and generative AI

  • Leverage Gartner AI and GenAI Cost Calculator and risk assessments for your AI initiatives


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Host

Frances Karamouzis

Distinguished VP Analyst

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Session 3

Cost Optimization and Resource Flexibility: Strategies for a Volatile Economy

ON-DEMAND
| 1 hour

Session 3: Cost Optimization and Resource Flexibility 

Join 1.7K + leaders who explored cost optimization and resource flexibility strategies for volatile economies.

Rated: 4.6 out of 5

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Executive leaders are grappling with the twin challenges of rising costs and slowing revenue growth, driven by global trade shifts and reduced government spending. The Gartner 2025 Cost Optimization and Resource Flexibility Framework offers actionable strategies to navigate these economic headwinds. It guides leaders in balancing immediate pressures with long-term strategic objectives, fostering a cost-conscious culture, and embracing innovation to drive future success. Join this complimentary Gartner leadership webinar, hosted by Gartner Chief of Research for Finance, Alexander Bant. A cross-functional panel of Gartner experts will explore critical areas essential for cost optimization and resource flexibility. Key topics include effective strategies for managing layoffs while retaining high-potential employees, optimizing IT spend and operations and leveraging AI for cost savings and efficient spending management. We will also address supply chain cost optimization and examine shifts in marketing & sales expenditures, which are substantial and likely to experience significant changes. This comprehensive session aims to equip leaders with the tools and insights necessary to navigate economic challenges and drive sustainable growth. 


  • Drive organizational efficiencies strategically using the Gartner 2025 Cost Optimization and Resource Flexibility Framework

  • Leverage strategies from efficient growth companies to ensure resilience

  • Achieve sustainable growth and enhance competitiveness


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Hosted by

Alexander Bant

Practice Vice President, Chief of Research

Dennis Gannon

VP, Analyst

Randeep Rathindran

Distinguished VP, Research

Val Sribar

Senior Vice President

George Penn

Managing VP, Advisory

Nate Suda

Sr Director Analyst

Thomas O'Connor

Managing Vice President, Chief of Research

Ewan McIntyre

VP Analyst, Chief of Research

Robert Blaisdell

VP Analyst, Chief of Research

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