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Collective skills and commitment play a huge role in the success of the design community. From ensuring on-time delivery to guaranteeing high-quality project value, collaboration is vital to a team’s success. High-performing design and construction teams who empower the intersection of equity, diversity and inclusion with Lean methodologies excel at efficiency while increasing client satisfaction, and eliminating re-work.
The 2020 Lean in Design Forum will cover solutions and efficiencies made possible by strong equity, diversity and inclusion across the design community. Session and discussion topics will include:
- How Lean thinking intersects with ED&I best practices
- The importance of collaboration and the strength of high performing teams
- How to use Lean practices to promote equity, inclusion and the advancement of women
- The connection of design thinking and diversity
The annual 2020 LCI Lean in Design Forum, in partnership with P2SL and AIA, is a unique event where designers come together to learn about and advance Lean methodologies. Industry-leading design practitioners will present on how Lean techniques free up time for creative decision-making and innovative problem-solving on current topics affecting the design community.
Attendees will find immense value in:
- Presentations by experienced Lean practitioners
- Interactive learning roundtables
- Networking virtually among Lean practitioners with passion for collaboration, creativity and efficient project delivery
Join your colleagues in the design community virtually at this year’s Lean in Design Forum!
“I always walk away from the Lean in Design Forum feeling inspired and this year will be no different. I’m looking forward to diving deeper into the role equity, diversity and inclusion plays in supporting high-performing teams and ensuring effective and efficient project outcomes.”
Bernita Beikmann, Chief Process Officer, HKS
Note to all virtual Design Forum registrants: All presentations will be recorded, including round tables, so attendees can access the content after the event. We will share a link to a password-protected website with all registrants by June 5.
2020 Lean in Design Forum Printable Agenda (pdf)
2020 Lean in Design Forum Interactive Agenda
2020 Lean in Design Forum Pricing Guide (pdf)
Printable Lean in Design Forum Flyer (pdf)
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in getting your company’s name in front of the leaders in Lean design? Become a Lean in Design Forum Sponsor!
Contact Ilene Goldberg, [email protected], for more information.
Sponsorship Brochure
2020 Lean in Design Forum Sponsors
Safety Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsor

LCI is an authorized provider of the AIA Continuing Education System (CES). Attendees can earn up to 3 AIA CES with the learning sessions on Day 1, May 27 and up to 2 AIA CES with the learning session on Day 2, May 28.
AGC of America recognizes the 2020 LCI Lean in Design Forum as qualifying for continuing education hours towards the renewal of AGC’s Certificate of Management-Lean Construction (CM-Lean). Each hour of educational content is equal to 1 hour of CE credit. AGC of America recognizes the Lean in Design Forum as qualifying for 3.0 continuing education (CE) hours for Day 1 May 27 and 2.0 CE hours for Day 2 on May 28 towards the renewal of AGC’s Certificate of Management-Lean Construction (CM-Lean). Attendees can self-report up to 5.0 CE hours total for the full conference.
For questions about Design Forum programming, please contact Joan Piccariello, Director of Program Development, at [email protected]
Connect to the Industry Through Partner Investment.
Attendees at the 2017 LCI Lean in Design Forum will include leading Design and Architecture firms, individual practitioners, and others with a vital interest in the success of Lean tools and techniques such as Target Value Design, Choosing by Advantages, Big Room and Root Cause Analysis.
As a sponsor, you will increase your visibility to this key audience through:
- recognition on the LCI website, in Lean in Design Forum emails, in the LCI Update (e-newsletter) and on signage throughout the venue
- brand enhancement
- valuable face time with industry leaders at the forum
Sponsorship Types:
- Conference App Sponsor – $4,500
- Permanent banner at top of app showing you as app sponsor
- Create a dedicated app section for you as the sponsor – you can list all information about your company that you choose: your brand, your Lean Journey, etc.
- Receive a list of conference attendees one month prior and within two weeks after the Event
- 1 Complimentary registration for two days of Lean in Design Forum
- Name Recognition on all LCI printed literature including program, LCI website and Lean in Design Forum e-mails
- Lanyard Sponsor – $1,000
- This high-visibility exclusive sponsorship puts your company’s name/logo/tagline on the lanyards worn by all attendees. Lanyard is double-sided.
- Receive a list of conference attendees one month prior and within two weeks after the Event
- Name recognition on all LCI printed literature, including program, LCI website and Lean in Design Forum e-mails
- Cocktail Napkins Sponsor – $900
- White cocktail napkin with your logo and tagline on napkin
- Set out at refreshment stations throughout the venue and meals all day
- Napkins set out at all receptions
- Receive a list of conference attendees one month prior and within two weeks after the Event
- Name recognition on all LCI printed literature, including program, LCI website and Lean in Design Forum e-mails
- Gold Level Sponsor – $600
- 1 Complimentary registration to two days of Lean in Design Forum
- Receive a list of conference attendees one month prior and within two weeks after the Event
- Name recognition on all LCI printed literature, including program, LCI website and Lean in Design Forum e-mails
- Silver Level Sponsor – $400
- 1 Complimentary registration to one full day of Lean in Design Forum
- Receive a list of conference attendees one month prior and within two weeks after the Event
- Name recognition on all LCI printed literature, including program, LCI website and Lean in Design Forum e-mails
Exhibit Table – $800 Corporate Members, $1,100 All Others – Limited Number of Tables
The exhibit tables will be open at all times. LCI will assign exhibit table locations. Exhibitors will receive a list of conference attendees one month prior and within two weeks after the Event
Please contact Ilene Goldberg, Manager of Membership and Component Relations, at [email protected] or 703.785.9087 for more information about the Lean in Design Forum sponsorship and exhibit opportunities.