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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Agenda

Time
Track
Speaker
08:30 - 9:00
Walk-in/Welcome
09:10 - 09:55
Opening Remarks
By Mahmoud Ashmawy, Senior Director at OnPoint Advisory
10:05 - 10:50
TBA
TBA
11:00 - 11:45
TBA
By Sander den Hartog, CEO at CostPerform
11:55 - 12:40
Cost Smart, Not Just Cost Down: FMCG Cost Saving and Cost Avoidance in action
By Ahmed Dawoud, Senior Finance Executive at Al Safi Danone
12:40 - 13:40
Networking Lunch
13:40 - 14:25
TBA
Donna Williams, CFO at Bahrain Network (BNET)
14:35 - 15:20
TBA
Walid Jafaar, Cost Accounting Director at Saudi Post (SPL)
15:20 - 15:55
Refreshment Break
15:55 - 16:15
Closing Remarks
By Mahmoud Ashmawy, Senior Director at OnPoint Advisory
16:15 - 17:00
Drinks & Bites

*Please note that the agenda is currently being finalized and may be adjusted as needed.

*Curious who’s leading each session? Check the “Meet the Speakers” section.

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.

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""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?

Finance

Masterclass-style sessions with a focus on strategy and practical use cases

Finance

Networking and 1-1 meetings

Finance

Best-in-class global speakers from leading companies

fun

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!

Donna Williams

CFO at Bahrain Network (BNET)

Mrs. Donna Williams is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over twenty years of expertise in financial control, strategic business partnering, and cash flow management. She currently serves as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at BNET, bringing a wealth of international experience to the role. Prior to joining BNET, Donna held several senior leadership positions at BT PLC, most recently serving as the Group Financial Controller for Commercial & Marketing within the BT Enterprise division. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (FCA), she holds a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from The University of Manchester.

Ahmed Dawoud

Senior Finance Executive at Al Safi Danone

TBA

Walid Jafaar

Cost Accounting Director at Saudi Post (SPL)

TBA