This year’s theme is Managing, Adjusting and Innovating through Disruption: Accelerating Forward. The 2021 LCI Lean in Design Forum will take place virtually from May 19-20, 2021.
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The 2021 LCI Lean in Design Forum, in partnership with P2SL, is a unique event catering to the interests of the design industry where designers come together to learn about and advance Lean methods and approaches. Industry-leading design practitioners will present on how Lean techniques free up time for more creative design work 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!
Pricing for the virtual event is as follows:
Early Bird Opening Registration (March 8 – April 22)
Core Program:
- Corporate Member – Two-Day Program – May 19 & 20 – $275.00
- Non-Corporate Member – Two-Day Program – May 19 & 20 – $375.00
Learning (add-on to core program):
- Corporate Member – One Learning Session – May 19 – $ 100.00
- Non-Corporate Member – One Learning Session – May 19– $175.00
Note to all Design Forum attendees, general session presentation recordings will be available on a password protected page after the event.
2021 Lean in Design Forum Interactive Agenda
2021 Lean in Design Forum Printable Agenda (pdf)
2021 Lean in Design Forum Pricing Guide (pdf)
2021 Lean in Design Forum Speakers
Printable Lean in Design Forum Flyer (pdf)
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
2021 Lean in Design Forum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
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Available Education Credits

AGC of America recognizes LCI’ Virtual 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. Attendees may earn up to 6.5 hours of CE credit by attending the core program, May 19-20.*
*Attendees may earn an additional 2.0 hours of CM-Lean CE credit for participating in the optional learning sessions on May 19, 2021.
Below is a breakdown of the CE hours for each learning day:
- May 19, 2021 = up to 3.0 CM-Lean CE hours plus optional 2.0 CM-Lean CE hours
- May 19, 2021 = additional 2.0 CM-Lean CE hours (optional learning sessions as add-on feature to core program)
- May 20, 2021 = up to 3.5 CM-Lean CE hours
For questions about the 2021 Lean in Design Forum, 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.