Track 08 | AI has a cost problem: the opportunity is enormous, so is the bill

October 20, 2026
Tech, Digital, and AI
  • How can operating teams distinguish effective AI investment from an uncontrolled new cost base
  • How is AI reshaping the economics of software, cloud, services and headcount - what does that mean for portco budgets
  • How can Finance, Procurement, Legal and Ops manage AI spend without slowing down transformation
Moderator
Freddi Muelke
Freddi Muelke, VP Go-to-Market - Vertice
Speakers
Jigar Patel
Jigar Patel, Technology Operating Partner - HGGC
Chris Satchell
Chris Satchell, Head of Portfolio Technology - CD&R
Giacomo Sonnino
Giacomo Sonnino, Managing Director - Charlesbank Capital Partners