The $500 Million Surprise:
“Why the New AI Billing Could Blindside Your Budget — and How to Stay in Control”
Webinar Details:
LIVE: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Start Time: 10:00 a.m. Pacific time
Location: Microsoft Teams Link (to be provided after registration)
Presenter: Matt Katzer

Uber blew through its entire 2026 AI coding budget by April. Microsoft’s own developer division had to revoke Claude Code licenses after costs spiraled. One company ran up a $500 million AI bill in a single month — because no one set spending limits.
These aren’t cautionary tales from the future. They’re June 2026 headlines.
On June 16, Microsoft introduced a new consumption-based AI billing model called Copilot Credits — and it’s already reshaping how enterprises budget for AI. Per-token prices have dropped 98% since 2022, yet average enterprise AI bills have TRIPLED. Why? Because agentic AI tools have multiplied consumption per task by 30x.
If you’re a CFO, CIO, CISO, or department leader using Microsoft 365, this 60-minute session will give you the clarity, controls, and confidence to lead your organization through this shift — without the budget surprises.
During this webinar you’ll gain:
- A clear understanding of how Microsoft’s new Copilot Credits billing model actually works
- A simple framework for knowing whether YOUR organization is affected (most aren’t — but you need to know)
- The “Model vs. Agent” distinction every executive needs to navigate AI vendor conversations
- A practical governance playbook: spending caps, alerts, dashboards, and policies that prevent budget shock
- Strategic insight into the broader industry shift from subscription to consumption-based AI pricing
- A ready-to-use action checklist for your IT and finance teams
- Tools to set limits and control the AI budget
Agenda
- Welcome & Opening: The Headlines You Can’t Ignore
- The Big Shift: From Subscription to Consumption
- Decoded: What Are Copilot Credits?
- Who’s Affected — and the Critical “Model vs. Agent” Rule
- The Executive Playbook: 5 Governance Moves
- How to budget for autonomous Agents
- Live Q&A with Matt
- Closing & Next Steps
Who Should Attend
- CEO / President Strategic
AI investment decisions and long-term cost predictability - CFO / Controller
Budget governance, forecasting, and managing usage-based vendor billing - CIO / VP IT
Admin controls, billing policies, and Microsoft licensing strategy - CISO / Security Leader
Custom agent governance, data access oversight, compliance risk - Department Managers
Understanding which Copilot features your team can use without budget impact - IT Admins / Architects
Tactical configuration of Cost Management dashboard and spend policies
About the Presenter
Matt Katzer | CEO & Founder, KAMIND IT
Matt is a recognized authority on Microsoft cloud, security, and compliance for businesses navigating the modern AI landscape. As CEO of KAMIND IT — a Microsoft Solutions Partner named to the Portland Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Private 100 for six consecutive years — Matt has guided hundreds of organizations through major Microsoft technology transitions, including the rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot, CMMC Level 2 compliance, and now the shift to consumption-based AI billing. He is the author of multiple books on Microsoft cloud technology and a frequent speaker on AI strategy for executive audiences.
Every Attendee Receives
- KAMIND’s “Heads Up” one-pager — share with your IT and finance teams
- The KAMIND Client FAQ on AI Token Pricing (plain-English answers)
- Access to a complimentary 15-minute working session with KAMIND team member
- Recording of the live session
Space is limited. Register today to secure your spot.
Questions? Contact us at info@kamind.com or call 503-726-5993.



