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The Costing Event of the Year
The premier event connecting leaders in financial costing and allocation. Join us in bridging the gap between people, tech, finance and business value.
The Costing Conference will all be about discovering new, practical strategies to enhance transparency, improve resource allocation, and make better financial decisions that drive efficiency and long-term success.
What to expect?
Expand your Network
Connect with leaders, investors, and peers from various industries, including government, finance, telecom, manufacturing, IT services, and healthcare.
Inspiring Speakers
Share. Learn. Grow. Get inspired by key industry experts and gain actionable insights to redefine your cost management practices.
Uncover New Insights
Break through the ‘black box’ by discovering innovative and practical solutions to tackle your cost management challenges.
Master Your Costs
Make smarter financial decisions, strengthen your competitive edge, and drive measurable business outcomes.
Meet the Speakers
Aswin Ruijter
Senior Business Controller at PGGM
Mohamed Ahmed
Head of Regulatory and Costing at BNET
Tanel Kaju
Service Manager for Pricing and Payments at Estonian Health Insurance Fund
Theodore Vagias
Partner at Mason Harriman Group
Russell Vannoy
Manager of Business Intelligence at Central Garden & Pet
Christiaan Boiten
Director at Purple Bridge
Miguel da Cruz Guimaraes
Partner at Cost and Profitability Consulting
Michiel Vos
Founder at Pindakaas
2025 Agenda
Event Agenda
| Time | Track | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Walk-in & lunch | - |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Costing Conference Opening Remarks |
Sander den Hartog
CostPerform
|
| 13:35 - 14:05 | Cost Management used for Strategic Planning |
Miguel Guimaraes
Cost and Profitability Consulting
|
| 14:10 - 14:40 | Speed Networking | Oliviana Bailey |
| 14:45 - 15:00 | Break | - |
| 15:05 - 15:35 | Managing a nation-wide healthcare budget: The Estonian Health Insurance Fund | Tanel Kaju Tervisekassa (Estonia Health Insurance Fund) |
| 15:05 - 15:35 | Navigate regulatory costing | Mohamed Ahmed BNET |
| 15:40 - 16:10 | Central costing model & overall context & success story | Russell Vannoy Central Garden & Pet |
| 15:40 - 16:10 | The versatile usage of cost allocation models at PGGM: from profitability to rates to strategic cost management | Aswin Ruijter PGGM |
| 16:15 - 16:30 | Closing Remarks | Oliviana Bailey |
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Drinks & Networking | - |
12:00 - 13:00
Walk-in & lunch
13:00 - 13:30
Costing Conference Opening Remarks
Sander den Hartog
CostPerform
CostPerform
13:35 - 14:05
Cost Management used for Strategic Planning
Miguel Guimaraes
Cost and Profitability Consulting
Cost and Profitability Consulting
14:10 - 14:40
Speed Networking
Oliviana Bailey
14:45 - 15:00
Break
15:05 - 15:35
Managing a nation-wide healthcare budget: The Estonian Health Insurance Fund
Tanel Kaju
Tervisekassa (Estonia Health Insurance Fund)
Tervisekassa (Estonia Health Insurance Fund)
Navigate regulatory costing
Mohamed Ahmed
BNET
BNET
15:40 - 16:10
Central costing model & overall context & success story
Russell Vannoy
Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet
The versatile usage of cost allocation models at PGGM
Aswin Ruijter
PGGM
PGGM
16:15 - 16:30
Closing Remarks
Oliviana Bailey
16:30 - 17:00
Drinks & Networking
*The schedule may change as we get closer to the event.
Event Agenda
| Time | Track | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Walk-in & bites | - |
| 9:35 - 10:05 | How to evolve your costing when all you know is peanut butter spreading. More info » |
Michiel Vos
De Pindakaaswinkel
|
| 10:10 - 10:40 | Every Dollar is a Decision: Strategic Cost Management Principles for an Uncertain Economy. More info » |
Scott Wise
Armada Consulting
|
| 10:45 - 11:15 | Eight months later: the impact of the DOGE initiative on government expenditure in the USA. |
Teddy Vagias & Lim Vermeer
Mason Harriman Group
|
| 11:20 - 11:50 | How Information Architecture and Design can help you to build a cost management mindset in your organization? |
Christiaan Boiten
Purple Bridge
|
| 11:55 - 12:55 | Lunch | - |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | To be announced | Saudi Post |
| 13:35 - 14:05 | To be announced | Royal Flora Holland |
| 14:10 - 14:40 | Break | - |
| 14:45 - 15:15 | To be announced | - |
| 15:20 - 15:50 | Closing Remarks by CostPerform |
Sander den Hartog
CostPerform
|
| 15:55 - 16:55 | Networking Reception | - |
9:00 - 9:30
Walk-in & bites
-
9:35 - 10:05
How to evolve your costing when all you know is peanut butter spreading
Michiel Vos
DePindaaswinkel
DePindaaswinkel
10:10 - 10:40
Every Dollar is a Decision: Strategic Cost Management Principles for an Uncertain Economy
Scott Wise
Armada Consulting
Armada Consulting
10:45 - 11:15
Eight months later: the impact of the DOGE initiative on government expenditure in the USA
Teddy Vagias & Lim Vermeer
Mason Harriman Group
Mason Harriman Group
11:20 - 11:50
How Information Architecture and Design can help you to build a cost management mindset in your organization?
Christiaan Boiten
Purple Bridge
Purple Bridge
11:55 - 12:55
Lunch
-
13:00 - 13:30
To be announced
Saudi Post
13:35 - 14:05
To be announced
Royal Flora Holland
14:10 - 14:40
Break
-
14:45 - 15:15
To be announced
-
15:20 - 15:50
Closing Remarks by CostPerform
Sander den Hartog
CostPerform
CostPerform
15:55 - 16:55
Networking Reception
-
*The schedule may change as we get closer to the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Costing Conference all about?
The Costing Conference is an annual event that brings together finance professionals, cost modeling experts, and strategic decision-makers to explore the impact of modern costing methodologies. It focuses on actionable insights around profitability, cost transparency, and regulatory readiness – tailored for enterprise-scale organizations across finance, government, healthcare, logistics, telecom, and more.
What can I expect to experience at the conference?
Expect a highly focused, content-rich event:
- Expert sessions on cost modeling, profitability analysis, and strategic cost management
- Peer-to-peer networking in curated, small-scale settings
- Practical case studies from banks, insurers, government agencies, and logistics leaders
- Tools and methods to apply when you’re back at your desk.
It’s not a trade show. It’s an environment designed for professionals who want deeper, smarter costing decisions.
Where and When does the event take place?
The event takes place at Capital C Amsterdam, alongside the Amstel river and just outside the historic canal belt of Amsterdam. Day 1 (October 2nd) is a half day, kicking off at lunchtime, while Day 2 (October 3rd) starts at 9.30am for a full day of peer-to-peer learning, keynote sessions, and networking.
Who will be there?
We predict that the last tickets will be sold in the weeks before the event. Broadly speaking, the attendees work in a finance function or have an interest in the area, from a broad array of sectors. CFOs, Senior Controllers, Digital Transformation Directors and Cost Management Leads from multinational companies will be the core of the attendees. Tickets are exclusively limited, so you’ll avoid being lost in a crowd of thousands.
Which other companies are interested?
Although this is a boutique event, the scope is quite international. A few examples of those who have already bought their tickets. Half of the attendees are based in the Netherlands, and another half come from abroad. Those who have already snapped up tickets:
- A top 10 European Telecoms Operator
- The biggest Dutch Bank
- Government Administration from Saudi Arabia
- A top 5 Global Shipping Company
- SME’s from a range of industries
What's on the Agenda?
Plenary sessions are hosted on an array of topics. Think TED Talk in style and length, where we’ll learn about costing experiences sector by sector. Thanks to the intimate size of the event, you’ll have the chance to directly network with speakers throughout the event. Industries with at least one dedicated keynote speaker include:
- Telecommunications
- Financial services (banking & insurance)
- Goods Manufacturing
- Consumer Goods & Staples
- Logistics & Shipping
Read the agenda in full detail here
How can I become a partner of the Costing Conference?
We work with a select number of partners who bring domain knowledge and value to the audience.
If your company delivers services in cost modeling, profitability improvement, or strategic finance – contact us at conference@costperform.com to learn more about partnership opportunities.
What kind of sessions will I join?
Our headline keynotes take place in an open glass dome overlooking the city of Amsterdam. Each talk will have time afterwards for Q&A. Between sessions, you’ll find networking breaks.
Throughout the event, we’ll also split into breakout sessions where discussions can be had more freely. There’s a speed networking session hosted by our MC Oliviana Bailey, and more!
What else is included?
All lunch, including, tea, coffee, Dutch snacks and beverages throughout the event are provided. We have VIP dinner (by invite only), product demos, and giveaways.
Capital C is a top historic venue with a modern twist, it never fails to inspire.
Where should I stay?
If you’re booking accommodation for the event, we recommend the CitizenM, situated a short 2 minute walk from the event venue. From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, an Uber, or taxi will take about 20 minutes.
Alternatively, InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam offers a landmark riverside stay. It is also within 5 minutes stroll to our venue.
"The lessons we have learned from banks to other sectors, what they are doing, a lot of those are directly transferrable to clients I am working with in Telco and Digital sector."
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Capital C
Weesperplein 4B, 1018 XA Amsterdam,
The Netherlands
Tram
Capital C is centrally located and is easily accessible. Tram lines 1, 7, and 19 run from Amsterdam Centraal Station and stop at Weesperplein, a 4-minute walk to Capital C.
Metro
Metro lines 51, 53, and 54 depart from Amsterdam Centraal Station and stop at Weesperplein, just a 3-minute walk from Capital C.
Bus
Multiple bus lines from Amsterdam Centraal Station stop near Capital C, including:
Rembrandtplein (3-minute walk): Lines 4, 14, N85, N87, N89, N91, N93, 246, N86, N88
Weesperplein (11-minute walk): Lines 22, 314, 37, 391, 397
