Amsterdam CoS Borrel (May 13)
We’re excited to bring the Chief of Staff Network (COSN) community back together in Amsterdam for our second meetup of 2026.
Building on the momentum from our first gathering this year, this borrel is all about continuing to strengthen connections within the local CoS community — while also creating space for more practical, behind-the-scenes sharing.
A special thank you to Trudy Westby for generously hosting and supporting the Amsterdam Chief of Staff community.
Date & Time: May 13, 2026 · 6:30 PM CET
Location: Shared upon confirmation of attendance
This informal, in-person gathering will bring together Chiefs of Staff and adjacent operators for an evening of relaxed conversation, meaningful connections, and practical insights.
Show & Tell: How Chiefs of Staff Actually Get Things Done
You know that thing you shipped three months ago that quietly runs half your week? We wanna hear about it!
At our next CoS Network Amsterdam meetup on 13th May, we're doing something a little different.
Instead of our usual facilitated networking, we're going to dive into key lessons from the room, based on topics you suggest.
Come prepared with an opportunity or challenge you would love us to dive into, and consider what learnings you may be able to share with the room — a system, a framework, a workflow, a tool, or an honest lesson from the trenches. The kind of stuff you'd share with a peer over a coffee. 5–10 minutes each. No slides required.
What this might sound like:
→ "Here's how I think about prioritisation when everything's on fire"
→ "The thing I wish I'd known before my first board prep"
→ "Why I scrapped our OKR process and what I replaced it with"
For attendees, this means: you'll leave with concrete ideas you can actually use, plus the chance to ask the questions you'd never ask in a bigger room.
Want to propose a topic in advance? Reach out to Lydia Kronawetter (lydia.k@live.com) before 10th May.
What to expect
A casual, welcoming borrel environment
Short, practical “show & tell” moments from fellow Chiefs of Staff
Meaningful conversations and peer exchange
New connections within the Amsterdam CoS community
Who is this event for?
This meetup is for operators currently serving as Chiefs of Staff, Founders’ Associates, or in similar BizOps, strategy, or operations roles.
Please include your current job title and company so we can verify your role and approve your registration.
If you’re interested in connecting with peers and learning how others are solving real operational challenges, we’d love to have you join us.
Attendance will be capped to keep the group intimate — please RSVP to save your spot.
For more information about the Chief of Staff Network and our upcoming events, programs, conferences, and more, visit:
https://www.chiefofstaff.network/