KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Tuesday through Thursday, attendees will experience seven keynote presentations from acclaimed industry leaders, Lean experts and motivational gurus.

PLANT TOURS
Monday through Wednesday, attendees can choose from 21 best practice tours of local manufacturers and service organizations to see hands-on application of Lean thinking.

PRACTITIONER-TO-PRACTITIONER SESSIONS
The conference revolves around practitioner-to-practitioner sharing. Tuesday through Thursday, conference attendees can choose from 36 interactive practitioner-to-practitioner sessions organized in to
four value streams. Practitioners from manufacturing, public and service sector organizations from across North America, will share their experience, lessons learned and Lean best practices for attendees to take away.

Value Stream 1: Culture 

Implementing Lean principles transforms both operational efficiency and organizational culture. Strong leadership is essential for sustaining Lean practices, fostering continuous improvement and empowerment. With a shared vision and strategy, leaders inspire teams to embrace Lean. Explore examples from various organizations across sectors to understand how creating an environment where everyone contributes leads to success. 

Value Stream 2: Improvement 

Through improvement linked to business strategy, organizations leverage a variety of Lean concepts and tools, such as strategy deployment, visual management, and leader standard work. Learn how to gain the involvement of every team member, through systematic improvement to ensure that the desired future state becomes a reality. 

Value Stream 3: Disruption 

Implementing Lean methodologies in your company can unleash creativity and foster disruptive innovation. Learn how Lean streamlines processes, empower teams, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. Explore real-world examples of companies that have successfully integrated Lean to drive innovation and stay ahead in rapidly evolving markets transforming your organization into a hub of creativity and disruption. 

Value Stream 4: Sustainability

Empowering employees to identify and address inefficiencies, Lean practices enable your organization to adapt more effectively to unexpected challenges and disruptions. Embracing Lean principles not only promotes efficiency but also builds a resilient foundation that can withstand the uncertainties of today's business environment.