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.

Through a mix of customer stories, product insights, and interactive sessions, you will gain ideas you can apply directly in your daily work, while learning how peers continue to evolve their models and processes.
 
Join us on November 2nd and take the next step with CostPerform.
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Agenda 2026*

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Track
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9:00 - 9:30 AM
Walk-in/Welcome
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
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
11:45 - 12:45 PM
Networking Lunch
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
2:25 - 3:00 PM
Refreshment Break
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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"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?

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Masterclass sessions with practical CostPerform
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Connect directly with fellow CostPerform users

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Insights from experienced speakers and industry experts

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Lunch, coffee, and
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

Cornelis Scheltinga

VP of Marketing & Sales at CostPerform

Zoe van Dijk

Field Marketer at CostPerform