US User Day 2026
Monday, November 2nd – Alexandria, Virginia
Our US User Day 2026 in Alexandria brings the CostPerform community together to connect, learn, and share practical experiences.
Designed for existing CostPerform users, the event will focus on helping you get more value from your costing environment. You will explore how to improve cost transparency, strengthen resource allocation, and support better financial decision making.
Join Us for Our Second US User Day. Register Here:
We will keep you informed with updates by email as well as on this page.
Trusted by industry leaders:
Agenda 2026*
Time |
Track |
Speaker |
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9:00 - 9:30 AM |
Walk-in/Welcome |
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9:30 - 9:55 AM |
Let's Get This Started Kicking off the day with a look at what's in store, setting the tone for a day full of insights, connection, and fresh ideas. |
By Sander den Hartog
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10:05 - 10:50 AM |
Team USPTO Session — Details Coming Soon! |
By Team USPTO |
11:00 - 11:45 AM |
CostPerform: Present & Future See what’s new, what’s next, and what’s possible with CostPerform. From powerful new features already making an impact to innovations currently in the works. Get a first look at the ideas and capabilities that will shape the next generation of CostPerform. |
By Bert-Jan de Gier & Marnix Riphagen
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11:45 - 12:45 PM |
Networking Lunch
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12:45 - 1:30 PM |
Built to last: The Art of Cost Model Maintenance A successful CostPerform implementation doesn’t end at go-live. In this session, we’ll share practical best practices for maintaining, optimizing, and scaling your model over time. Learn how automation, strong model design, and user adoption can help reduce complexity and maximize long-term value. |
By Andres Galindo & Aleid Ruys |
1:40 - 2:25 PM |
TBA |
TBA
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2:25 - 3:00 PM |
Refreshment Break |
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3:00 - 3:45 PM |
Governing Cloud & AI Costs in the Age of Agentic AI AI spend has moved from pilot projects to board-level scrutiny, but accurate control remains a challenge. This session shares CostPerform’s answer to that and how to master your AI and cloud costs. |
By Mahmoud Ashmawy |
3:55 - 4:15 PM |
Final Toast We'll close out the day by celebrating the highlights, sharing key takeaways, and raising a glass to everyone who made it happen. |
By Sander den Hartog |
4:15 - 5:30 PM |
Drinks & Bites |
*Please note the agenda above is still being finalized and details may change; we’ll have the confirmed version ready within the next few weeks.
*Visit the “Meet the Team & Speakers” section to learn more about the speakers and CostPerform team members joining us at US User Day.
What to expect?
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Connect with the Community
Meet fellow CostPerform users,
exchange experiences, and build connections with peers. -
Learn from Real User Cases
Gain practical insights from customer stories and expert sessions, focused on how CostPerform is applied in real business environments. -
Uncover New Insights
Explore practical approaches to increase cost transparency, optimize allocations, and strengthen decision making. -
Get more out of CostPerform
Deepen your understanding of the platform and learn how to further develop your models, processes, and overall cost management approach.
Trusted by many leaders:
"Last year’s US User Day felt like the start of something special. This year, we build on that. A sharper agenda, deeper conversations, and the same strong community spirit. I’m excited to get everyone back in the same room and take it a step further together."
– Sander den Hartog, CEO at CostPerform
What's in it for you?
Connect directly with fellow CostPerform users
Insights from experienced speakers and industry experts
relaxed networking
Meet the Team & Speakers
Sander den Hartog
CEO at CostPerform
Bert-Jan de Gier
CTO at CostPerform
Mahmoud Ashmawy
CostPerform Consultant
Marnix Riphagen
Software Developer at CostPerform
Andres Galindo
Sr Account Manager at CostPerform
Aleid Ruys
Developer and Account Manager at CostPerform
Cornelis Scheltinga
VP of Marketing & Sales at CostPerform
Zoe van Dijk
Field Marketer at CostPerform