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Welcome to the OG Summit

Here you'll find the agenda, an attendee directory, and FAQs.

Attendee Directory

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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

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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.