Contact

Valeria Lotti

[Conference Manager]

+49 (0)30 81 45 06 15 / 📱 +49 (0)1590 12 99 00 4
[email protected]

Oona Malmi

[Conference Coordinator]

+49 (0)30-81 45 06-19 / 📱 +49 (0)1590 12 99 00 3
[email protected]

European Structural and Investment Funds

Intensive Hybrid Course |

10.12.2025 - 12.12.2025 |

Vienna |

Language: English

Simplified Cost Options for EU Funds

How can Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) be effectively designed, assessed, and implemented in EU-funded programmes? With their ability to reduce administrative costs and streamline the reimbursement of grants and repayable assistance, SCOs are an innovative tool that has become increasingly important under the 2021-2027 Common Provisions Regulation.

To help answer this question, our course brings participants together in Vienna and online before the Christmas break. The course provides a combination of theoretical guidance and practical examples, equipping attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to apply SCOs efficiently. Join us and end the year on a high note!

Participants receive a certificate upon participation.

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Prices

Participation fees for participation in Vienna:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 1.900,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 2.100,- (excl. VAT)

Participation fees for online participation:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 1.490,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 1.690,- (excl. VAT)

VAT will be added if applicable.

What’s included in the price:

High-level trainers;
High-quality learning materials – downloadable after the event;
Experienced conference manager’s support throughout the event;
Coffee and lunch breaks throughout the event;
Walking tour;
Networking dinner;
Lexxion-branded gift bags.

Group Discounts

Group registration of five or more participants will automatically receive a 10% discount. We offer group discounts upon request.

Please contact Valeria Lotti at [email protected] or call us at +49 (030)81 45 06 15 for additional details. We will be happy to assist you with your group registration.

Course Material – No need to miss anything!

If you are unable to attend the course you may want to order all the presentations shown during the event. The price is € 249,- (excl. of VAT). If interested, please contact Valeria Lotti.

Who should participate?

Representatives from public authorities in charge of financial management, control and audit, especially from
- Managing Authorities
- Responsible Authorities
- Intermediate Bodies
- Delegated Authorities
- Certifying Authorities
- Audit Authorities
- Regional and local authorities
- Court of Auditors
Beneficiaries of EU funded projects, i.e.: Private and public companies, associations, research institutes
Bodies working in European Territorial Cooperation
Public and private banks and other financial intermediaries
International, national and local associations and networks
Consultants and lawyers

Methodology

The three-day Intensive Course offers the possibility to meet with experts from EU institutions and Member States as well as the private sector, academia, and diplomacy. Varied perspectives of our experienced trainers will support you in applying complex rules to your own daily practice.

To ensure that you get the best possible understanding of the topics at hand, our Intensive Course sessions combine theoretical presentations, case study analysis, and highly interactive discussions on practical issues. You will have ample opportunities to present your issues and exchange information and experiences with speakers and participants from other Member States.

Just send us your cases and questions in advance! We will forward them to our speakers, who will include your issues in the discussion. All relevant information will be treated confidentially.

Intensive Course materials will be available for download after the event.

Programme

Day 1: Wednesday, 10. December | The programme may be subject to change.

Confirmed speaker:

Krasimir Nikolov , State Internal Auditor in the Ministry of Interior (Bulgaria) & external expert (physical person) in the European Research Executive Agency at the European Commission

Day 2: Thursday, 11. December | The programme may be subject to change.

09:00

Successful Management of Simplified Cost Options

Evolution of SCOs
Pros and cons of different SCOs and when to use them
Good and not-so-good practices in decision-making, management and control of SCOs

Urszula Wojcik , Chief Expert on Technical Assistance in Public Administration in Poland

10:30

Coffee Break

11:00

“Off-the-Shelves” and Future Outlook 2028-2035

The “off-the-shelf” options in the 2021-2027 programming period
SCOs in the years 2028-2035

Urszula Wojcik , Chief Expert on Technical Assistance in Public Administration in Poland

12:30

Lunch Break

13:45

From Financing Not Linked to Costs to Performance Framework (incl. coffee break)

Evolution of FNLC concept
Main differences between SCOs and FNLC
FNLC schemes and future outlook 2028-2035

Urszula Wojcik , Chief Expert on Technical Assistance in Public Administration in Poland

16:00

End of Day 2

Day 3: Friday, 12. December | The programme may be subject to change.

09:00

Successful Use of Simplified Cost Models in Different Programmes

Real life examples of SCOs and FNLC schemes from different countries
SCOs for supporting partners in Monitoring Committee: example of a project

Urszula Wojcik , Chief Expert on Technical Assistance in Public Administration in Poland

10:30

Coffee Break

11:00

Common Pitfalls When Applying SCOs

The most common errors and irregularities in SCOs and how to avoid them
Case studies: errors and irregularities in SCOs projects

Urszula Wojcik , Chief Expert on Technical Assistance in Public Administration in Poland

12:00

Quiz Time!

Urszula Wojcik , Chief Expert on Technical Assistance in Public Administration in Poland

12:30

Lunch & End of the Course

Speakers

Krasimir Nikolov

State Internal Auditor in the Ministry of Interior (Bulgaria) & external expert (physical person) in the European Research Executive Agency at the European Commission

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Urszula Wojcik

Chief Expert on Technical Assistance in Public Administration in Poland

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Venue

Exclusive Venue in the Centre of Vienna

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Vienna, Austria

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Online-Registration

Intensive Hybrid Course | 10.12.2025 - 12.12.2025 | Vienna | Language: English

Further information incl. prices under Details.

Seating limit
The number of participants in Vienna is limited.

Please contact [email protected] if you have technical problems with the booking.

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20% VAT (Austria) will be added if applicable. The participation fee covers conference/course materials. If attending face-to-face the participation fee includes drinks and snacks during breaks and warm meals (if indicated).

Teilnehmerdaten | Participant Information

Ticket Type	Price	Spaces
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| Simplified Cost Options for EU Funds \| Vienna Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€1.710,00	N/A

Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| Simplified Cost Options for EU Funds \| Vienna Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€1.890,00	N/A

Simplified Cost Options for EU Funds \| Vienna Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€1.900,00
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Simplified Cost Options for EU Funds \| Vienna Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€2.100,00
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Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| Simplified Cost Options for EU Funds \| Online Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€1.341,00	N/A

Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| Simplified Cost Options for EU Funds \| Online Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€1.521,00	N/A

Simplified Cost Options for EU Funds \| Online Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€1.490,00
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Simplified Cost Options for EU Funds \| Online Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€1.690,00
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Zusammenfassung | Summary

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