Welcome to the OG Summit

Agenda
Wednesday, May 21
6 pm to 8:30 pm - Open Dinner [The Bayberry Room, inside the Thompson Hotel - 4th Floor] - SPONSORED BY VAYU & AUTOGRAPH
Thursday, May 22
Programming taking place in Red River Ballroom [2nd Floor] at the Thompson Hotel.
8:30 am - Breakfast
9:30 am - Opening Remarks
10:00 am - SCALE: The new operating model with lean AI with Henry Shi
10:30am - Break [10 min]
10:40 am - SCALE: BizOps in an AI-driven, post-specialist world with Rachel Nazhand
11:10 am - SCALE: AI revolution in finance with Sidharth Kakkar
11:30 am - Lunch
1:00 pm - BUILD in the Age of AI: Rethinking teams, tools, and velocity with Siqi Chen
2:00 pm - SELL: How AI, Ops, and GTM teams are rewriting the revenue playbook (Panel Discussion)
2:50 pm - Break [15 min]
3:05 am - SCALE: The future of FinOps with Ram Krishnamurthy
3:30 pm - Networking Activity - Presented by Justworks
4:30 pm - Break [90 min]
5:30 pm - OPTIONAL: Meet in the Lobby to walk to Dinner
6:00 pm - Cocktail Hour and Dinner[Bob's Steak and Chops]
9:00 to 11:00 pm - Open After Party [Electric Shuffle] - SPONSORED BY BREX, NIURAL AND BURKLAND ASSOCIATES
Friday, May 23
7:10 am - Spin Class
9:00 am - Breakfast [Red River Ballrooom, Thompson Hotel]
10:00 am - Your personal operating system with Cliff Worely [Red River Ballrooom, Thompson Hotel]
11:00 am - Breakouts [Red River Ballrooom, Thompson Hotel]
Choose a 45-minute session to attend:
- AI AMA with Siqi Chen and Cliff Worely
- Compensation deep dive with Josh Steinfeld from Carta
- Zoom in on FinOps with Sidharth Kakkar and Ram Krishnamurthy
- BizOps Uncovered with Rachel Nazhand and Henry Shi
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:30 pm - Summit Ends
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I connect with other attendees?
Join the #2025Summit channel in Circle/Slack to connect with other attendees and coordinate carpooling. Access it here and click the "Join Space" button in the upper right-hand corner.
How do I get to and from the airport?
We recommend using a rideshare service or taxi from Austin International Airport. Expect the trip to take 20–30 minutes depending on traffic.
What are the hotel check-in and check-out times?
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Luggage storage is available at the front desk if you arrive early or stay past checkout. Early check-in and late check-out may be available—ask the front desk when you arrive.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes. Valet parking is available for $59/day. There are also nearby self-parking options if you prefer to park on your own.
What will the weather be like?
Expect daytime highs in the low 90s°F and overnight lows in the upper 60s to low 70s°F.
While the weather is expected to be mostly sunny, there's a slight chance of isolated showers, particularly on Thursday afternoon.
What’s the dress code?
Wear what feels good—most attendees opt for something between casual and business casual. Some activities are offsite (~5 min rideshare or 20 min walk), so pack comfortable shoes if you want to walk.
How do I get my headshot?
We’re offering complimentary headshots during the event. Space is limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Email us at hello@operators-guild.com to claim your slot.