Costing Summit Riyadh
April 28, 2026 – VOCO Hotel, Riyadh – OnPoint x CostPerform
This year at Costing Summit 2026 in Riyadh, we’re bringing together innovators and decision-makers to explore new, practical approaches that enhance transparency, optimize resource allocation, and make better financial decisions. From hands-on strategies to cutting-edge insights, discover how to transform costing into a catalyst for efficiency, resilience, and long-term success.
Join us as we bridge the gap between people, tech, finance, and business value, and shape the next era of cost management.
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Trusted by industry leaders:
Agenda
Time |
Track |
Speaker |
|---|---|---|
08:30 - 9:00 |
Walk-in/Welcome |
|
09:10 - 09:55 |
Opening Remarks |
By Mahmoud Ashmawy |
10:05 - 10:50 |
TBA |
TBA |
11:00 - 11:45 |
TBA |
By Sander den Hartog |
11:55 - 12:40 |
TBA |
TBA |
12:40 - 13:40 |
Networking Lunch |
|
13:40 - 14:25 |
TBA |
TBA |
14:35 - 15:20 |
TBA |
TBA |
15:20 - 15:55 |
Refreshment Break |
|
15:55 - 16:15 |
Closing Remarks |
By Mahmoud Ashmawy |
16:15 - 17:00 |
Drinks & Bites |
*Please note that the agenda is currently being finalized and may be adjusted as needed.
What to expect?
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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.
Trusted by many leaders:
""I’m really looking forward to the 2026 Riyadh Costing Summit as a forum where great minds align on future priorities around spend optimisation, cost transformation, and informed trade-offs."
– Mahmoud Ashmawy, Senior Director at OnPoint Advisory
What's in it for you?
Masterclass-style sessions with a focus on strategy and practical use cases
Networking and 1-1 meetings
Best-in-class global speakers from leading companies
Breakfast, lunch, unlimited coffee & networking drinks included
Meet the Speakers
Mahmoud Ashmawy
Senior Director at OnPoint Advisory
Mahmoud is a Chartered Accountant and expert cost modeller passionate about financial clarity and strategic decision-making. As Senior Director at OnPoint Advisory, he leads specialist teams helping organizations bridge the gap between budgets and real-world decisions.
With experience across healthcare, telecoms, government, and technology, Mahmoud is a trusted advisor known for turning financial complexity into clear, actionable insight and enabling confident, value-driven growth.
Sander den Hartog
CEO at CostPerform
Sander's background is a unique blend of financial costing and endurance sport. An expert in the field of Cost Allocations. Sander will be sure to challenge your assumptions on how financial directors and CFOs should approach costing, and how a small change in your costing mindset can bring cascading positive effects to an organization. His speaking sessions always feature practical insights that you can readily apply to your role, whether you're in manufacturing, finance, the public sector, or beyond. Be sure not to miss out!