2025 LEAN SOLUTIONS SUMMIT
Join the 3-day Summit to connect with
top leaders and gain cutting-edge insights
Don’t miss this chance to transform your business strategies and practices!
Detroit, Michigan
SEPTEMBER 24-26 2025
The 2025 theme,
“Catalysts of Tomorrow: Shaping Future Leaders,” will focus on empowering individuals and organizations to lead with vision, resilience, and innovation. Join us as we explore the tools, strategies, and mindsets needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
BIO
Stephan K. Thieringer is a globally recognized thought leader, executive coach, and human innovation pioneer, ranked among the world’s top coaching experts. As the founder of the Human Innovation Garage, he empowers individuals and organizations to create lasting behavioral change, fostering psychological safety, team alignment, and transformative leadership.
BIO
Ryan Tierney is a bestselling author, podcast host, and passionate Lean enthusiast known for his ability to simplify Lean concepts and make them accessible to everyone. As the host of Lean Made Simple, he shares expert insights and real-world success stories, inspiring organizations worldwide to embrace Lean thinking for transformational results.
BIO
Tom Root is the Co-Founder of Maker Works Ann Arbor and Managing Partner at Zingerman’s Mail Order, where he champions the power of Continuous Improvement beyond manufacturing. As Zingerman’s Lean Guru, he inspires teams to apply Lean principles in work and life, making systems not just effective—but surprisingly exciting.
Agenda at a Glance
Wednesday
Breakfast, Check-In & Welcome
Main Stage Keynote
Lean Competition
Breakouts 1, 2, and 3
Breakouts 4, 5, and 6
Lunch
Breakouts 7, 8, and 9 + Workshop 1
Breakouts 10, 11, and 12 + Workshop 2
Panel Discussion
Cocktail Hour
Thursday
Breakfast & Welcome
Main Stage Keynote
Lean Competition
Breakouts 1, and 2 + Workshop 1
Breakouts 3, and 4 + Workshop 2
Lunch
Breakouts 5, and 6 + Workshop 3
Breakouts 7, and 8 + Workshop 4
Main Stage Keynote
Team Excursion
Friday
Menlo Innovations Tour
Zingerman’s Mail Order Tour
Yellow Belt Class
Regular Price
$1,699
What’s Included
• 2 days of content
• 3 Keynote speakers
• 20+ Breakouts
• 6+ Workshops
• Lean Competition 2025
• Track based in your Industry
• Massive Learning and Connecting
Earlybird Price
$1,699
$995
What’s Included
• 2 days of content
• 3 Keynote speakers
• 20+ Breakouts
• 6+ Workshops
• Lean Competition 2025
• Track based in your Industry
• Massive Learning and Connecting
Student Pricing
$1,699
$799
What’s Included
• 2 days of content
• 3 Keynote speakers
• 20+ Breakouts
• 6+ Workshops
• Lean Competition 2025
• Track based in your Industry
• Massive Learning and Connecting
WHY ATTEND
See Where Industry is Going—and How You'll Succeed
Learn best practices from industry leaders to truly understand how you will secure your place in the evolving companies of tomorrow.
Redefine Resiliency
Explore how industry veterans are reimagining Lean and just-in-time principles in their business models to respond to today’s talent, supply chain, and competitive pressures allowing you to stay a few steps ahead of the competition.
Implement Customer-Centric Design
Learn how to challenge your assumptions and improve your value by getting closer to your customers to better understand—and deliver on—their unique needs.
Who Should Attend
All levels of management, from company owner, president and/or vice-president, to supervisor, change agents, professional staff, and hourly associates from organizations at any stage of a lean journey.
LEAN TRANSFORMATION
Now is the time for every organization to invest in the benefits of Lean transformation. The Lean Solutions Global Summit 2025 will bring together thought leaders and experienced Lean practitioners to give you and your team the knowledge and inspiration to accelerate your ROI on all of your continuous improvement efforts.