Your Ultimate Guide to Cloud Financial Management Sessions at re:Invent 2025: Know Before You Go

Are you poised to make the most of your Cloud Financial Management (CFM) learning experience at re:Invent 2025? As the anticipation builds for this significant event, I present to you a thorough guide designed to optimize your schedule and maximize the wealth of CFM sessions accessible in this year’s vibrant lineup. Prepare for an invigorating mix of content formats, including breakout sessions, chalk talks, workshops, builder’s sessions, and code talks.

Stay in the Know (Breakout Sessions)

Breakout sessions are a chance to stay up to speed with the latest advancements. Mark your calendar for:

• COP202: What’s New with AWS Cost Optimization
  Monday, Dec 1 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM PST
  Caesars Forum | Level 1 | Summit 212
  Special Guest: Bonnie Firnstahl from Delta Airlines

• COP203: What’s New with AWS Cost Management
  Monday, Dec 1 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
  Mandalay Bay | Level 3 South | South Seas E
  Special Guests: Corey Quinn (The Duckbill Group) and Matt Cowsert (FinOps Foundation)

Learn with Experts and Peers (Chalk Talks)

Engage directly with experts and network with peers through these intimate chalk talks:

• COP301: Applying AI for FinOps and FinOps for AI
  Monday, Dec 1 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PST
  Wynn | Convention Promenade | La Tache 1

• COP309: Establishing Effective Cost Governance
  Wednesday, Dec 3 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
  Wynn | Convention Promenade | Latour 5

• COP201: Estimating Workload Costs Using AWS Pricing Calculator
  Monday, Dec 1 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PST
  Wynn | Convention Promenade | La Tache 1

• COP338: Optimizing Resources with AWS Compute Optimizer
  Wednesday, Dec 3 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM PST
  MGM | Level 3 | Premier 309

• COP339: Developing a Cost Allocation Strategy
  Wednesday, Dec 3 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST
  Wynn | Convention Promenade | Lafite 1

• HMC319: Achieve Multicloud FinOps Visibility
  Monday, Dec 1 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
  MGM | Level 1 | Boulevard 167
  Special Guest: J.R. Storment from FinOps Foundation

Gain Hands-on Experience (Workshop, Builder Sessions, Code Talks)

Dive deep into practical applications in these hands-on and builder-focused settings:

• Workshop: COP410: Exploring Multi-tenant Cost Allocation for Container Workloads
  Thursday, Dec 4 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
  MGM | Level 3 | Premier 318
  Laptop required

• Builder Session: COP306: Developing Unit Cost Metrics with Cloud Intelligence Dashboards
  Tuesday, Dec 2 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST
  Mandalay Bay | Level 2 South | Oceanside C
  Laptop required

• Code Talk COP401: Advanced Analytics with AWS Cost and Usage Reports
  Tuesday, Dec 2 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PST
  Wynn | Convention Promenade | Margaux 1

• Code Talk COP419: Advanced Multi-cloud Cost Reporting with FOCUS
  Monday, Dec 1 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
  MGM | Level 3 | Chairman’s 370

Connect with FinOps Experts and AWS Product Leaders

The FinOps Foundation continues its tradition of hosting engaging activities at re:Invent 2025. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, head to the RockHouse restaurant in the Venetian Hotel for a full day filled with learning and networking opportunities. The day kicks off with a keynote watch party, followed by a networking lunch and concludes with afternoon content and a peer-connect event, giving you the chance to engage directly with experts from the foundation and AWS CFM team. Look out for the official signup link.

Planning Tips:

• Register Early – Sessions fill up fast, so it’s wise to reserve your spot soon.
• Build Buffer Time – Allow time for transitions between venues.
• Select by Expertise Level – Session IDs indicate complexity; e.g., COP202 is introductory whereas COP419 is advanced.

My Recommendations – Key Themes to Watch:

Every session contributes distinctively to your learning journey. Choose sessions according to your interest and existing knowledge. Here are a few picks:

• Stay updated with the latest CFM releases in COP202 and COP203.
• Dive deep into cost allocation techniques with COP339 and COP410 for container-specific insights.
• Explore advanced cost analysis and multi-cloud visibility through COP401 and COP419.
• Don’t miss COP301 to investigate the intersection of AI and cost management.

Important Notes:

Session dates, times, and locations are subject to change for optimization based on popularity and venue capability. Regularly check this blog and your re:Invent session catalog for the latest updates on your registered sessions and new activities.

Ensure your place in these pivotal sessions as soon as possible. We eagerly await your participation at re:Invent 2025!