Conference Program

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Monday 6 May 2019 

Introduction to Lean Workshop (Optional Activity. Additional Cost)

This half day workshop is the first step in understanding the principles  of Lean Thinking.  Learn how to implement Lean principles into your organization. The session is designed for those wanting to learn about the origins and foundations of Lean principles and experience the impact and potential that Lean principles may have in their business.

Networking Lunch and Best Practice Site Tour at Red Cross Blood Service (Optional Activity. Additional Cost)

AME offers tours of industry leaders’ facilities so that you can see what really works. We make sure that you get to see “hands-on” tools and skills. Restrictions and requirements for the tour must be respected. 

Welcome Dinner (Optional Activity. Additional Cost)

Enjoy a meal, meet other delegates and be entertained!  The dinner will feature an interactive panel discussion with international keynote speaker Billy Taylor and other thought leaders. 

Tuesday 7 May 2019

Plenary Session 

The great depth and breadth of our keynote presentations means that you will always find something relevant— an idea, a concept or a success story—that you can use. We showcase industry leaders who are articulate advocates for change will present to you how you can achieve the change you seek!

Networking Drinks and Canapes

The perfect way to unwind after a day of information gathering. .  This networking session provides a great opportunity to continue conversations and follow up introductions made throughout the day.  Complimentary for conference delegates.  Drinks and canapés will be provided.

Wednesday 8 May 2019

Special Interest Practitioner Presentations

50-minute PowerPoint presentation given by lean practitioners (no consultants) + 10-minute Q&A on a specific special interest topic.

Deep Dive Session

Continuation of keynote/practitioner presentation + Q&A or session with subject matter experts + Q&A.

Idea Exchange / Roundtable

We’ve gathered experienced continuous improvement practitioners as facilitators.  Each session has a different topic for discussion with the facilitator guiding the dialogue. Attendees can ask questions of the group and share their ideas and perspectives.  Share and learn best practices, ask questions, dig deeper and network with fellow participants. Take away ideas that you can implement right away!

Workshops (1.5 and 3 hours)

Highly interactive session (i.e. simulations) which includes specific takeaways, provides information such as problem identification, lean tool selection, success verification and much more. Helps inspire attendees toward world-class competitiveness.

Thursday 9 May 2019

TWI Kata Simulation (Optional Activity. Additional Cost)

This workshop simulation converges TWI and kata to turn good intentions into habits for sustaining change.  Numbers are limited. 

Gemba Walk and Workshop (Optional Activity. Additional Cost)

Hosted by Note Printing Australia and facilitated by International Keynote Speaker Billy Taylor, this In-depth post- conference workshops provide attendees solid, lean, practical thinking. 

Best Practice Site Tour at Bosch Australia (Optional Activity. Additional Cost)

AME offers tours of industry leaders’ facilities so that you can see what really works. We make sure that you get to see “hands-on” tools and skills. Restrictions and requirements for the tour must be respected.