> Markdown version of [/events/world-congress-2026-north-america/sessions/1426-optimizing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-north-america/sessions/1426-optimizing). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Optimizing consumption and cost of AI APIs in the enterprise


- **Event:** World Congress 2026 North America

## Description

This talk focuses on strategies for businesses to efficiently manage their AI products through API governance and observability. It covers methods for reducing costs and optimizing consumption, ensuring effective and scalable AI integration within enterprise environments.

## Speaker

### [Derric Gilling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@derric-gilling)

Vice President and General Manager, API Platform


## Related talks at this congress

- [public void saveMoney(AI): The Developer's Guide to Unit Economics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-north-america/sessions/1427-public-void) — Hrushikesh Pokala
- [AI ROI: The Hard Unit Economics of AI-Native Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-north-america/sessions/1687-ai-roi-the-hard-unit) — Manu Gurudatha
- [Making Science Larger, not just Faster](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-north-america/sessions/1702-making-science) — Yuval Dvir
- [AI Decision Observability: Enabling Transparency and Trust in Intelligent Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-north-america/sessions/1400-ai-decision) — Amjad Shaikh, Soumil Mandal

## Watch remotely

Can’t make it to San José? Watch this session live with Pro. You also get:

- All full videos, bookmarks, and playlists
- World Congress livestreams

[See pricing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/pricing)

## Links

- [Get tickets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/world-congress-north-america/tickets)