Program
Where learning sparks connection and connection sparks change.
The 28th Annual LCI Congress conference will gather the Lean community for a week of purposeful learning, meaningful connection, and direct access to the leaders and practitioners advancing Lean across the industry.
You can look forward to inspiring keynotes, hands-on training, real-world case studies, the latest innovations, and interactive sessions that bring Lean to life in practical, actionable ways that turn concepts into real practice. Full program details will be released soon.
Our Core Program is designed to inspire, educate, and accelerate Lean adoption across the design and construction industry. Whether you’re a frontline field leader or a top executive, you’ll find relevant, timely, and actionable insights to elevate your Lean journey.
Add-ons include:
- Learning Day, where you’ll dive deep into Lean principles with hands-on courses led by industry experts.
- The Golf Tournament, where you can network with other attendees on the course at the Texas Rangers Golf Club, the world’s only MLB-branded golf course.
- Gemba Day, where you’ll experience Lean in action with exclusive behind-the-scenes site visits!
Innovation Spotlight!
Build your Lean knowledge with an exciting new opportunity to learn from trusted industry experts. They will discuss key Lean tools, leading services and technological advancements that will move your Lean journey to the next level.
The Innovation Spotlight is a series of 45-minute Lean sessions attached to the Exhibit Hall that run alongside the concurrent sessions.
Be a part of the Lean conversation and don’t miss the Innovation Spotlight!
Live Podcast Studio!
🎙️ Ten sessions, five each day, featuring some of the industry’s most engaging podcasters.
Each 45-minute recording is a chance to hear unfiltered conversations on culture, technology, Lean practices, and the future of construction – straight from the voices shaping the industry.
2026 Congress Theme & Tracks
Level Up Your Game Plan at the Year’s Best Lean Event
With four program tracks tailored to different areas of interest, the Core Program blends big-picture inspiration with hands-on strategies, ensuring value for Lean practitioners at every level. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and grow!
Building the Future Together:
Lean at the Crossroads
Next Generation Delivery Integration
This track explores how advanced technology, human-centered leadership, and collaborative delivery models are reshaping construction. Sessions will explore the integration of emerging tools, including AI and data-driven decision-making, with proven Lean practices including Last Planner System®, Takt planning, flow reliability, and visual management.
Attendees will gain practical insights and real-world examples demonstrating how Lean fundamentals and innovation intersect to drive high-performance delivery.
Field-First Lean: Tools, Flow, and Daily Improvement
Field-First Lean focuses on the individuals closest to the work and the systems that support them. This track explores how Lean tools, reliable flow, and structured daily improvement practices support field teams in identifying issues early, learning continuously, and improving performance. Sessions emphasize practical application grounded in real project conditions and field experience.
Becoming a Lean Organization through Culture & Learning
This track examines how organizations can transform their culture, capabilities, and mindsets to shift from “applying Lean” to becoming Lean. As the design and construction industry navigates the intersection of tradition and innovation, this track invites stories, frameworks, and practical examples that reveal what it takes to build learning organizations where continuous improvement, respect for people, and experimentation are the norm.
Whole Team/Whole Project Integration in Design and Construction
This track explores how Lean principles enable true integration across the entire project lifecycle, from design through construction, to improve outcomes for all stakeholders.
Next Generation Delivery Integration
This track explores how advanced technology, human-centered leadership, and collaborative delivery models are reshaping construction. Sessions will explore the integration of emerging tools, including AI and data-driven decision-making, with proven Lean practices including Last Planner System®, Takt planning, flow reliability, and visual management.
Attendees will gain practical insights and real-world examples demonstrating how Lean fundamentals and innovation intersect to drive high-performance delivery.
Field-First Lean: Tools, Flow, and Daily Improvement
Field-First Lean focuses on the individuals closest to the work and the systems that support them. This track explores how Lean tools, reliable flow, and structured daily improvement practices support field teams in identifying issues early, learning continuously, and improving performance. Sessions emphasize practical application grounded in real project conditions and field experience.
Becoming a Lean Organization through Culture & Learning
This track examines how organizations can transform their culture, capabilities, and mindsets to shift from “applying Lean” to becoming Lean. As the design and construction industry navigates the intersection of tradition and innovation, this track invites stories, frameworks, and practical examples that reveal what it takes to build learning organizations where continuous improvement, respect for people, and experimentation are the norm.
Whole Team/Whole Project Integration in Design and Construction
This track explores how Lean principles enable true integration across the entire project lifecycle, from design through construction, to improve outcomes for all stakeholders.
Never Miss a Moment!
Catch up on any Congress sessions you missed with audio recordings synced to presentation slides, available to all Congress registrants through mid-January 2026. LCI members enjoy unlimited access to recordings via the LCI Member Hub with no expiration date.