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The Embracing Excellence Lean Conference Canada will be held June 9-12, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This event offers attendees the opportunity to get a deeper understanding of Lean principles and how they can be successfully applied in the work environment. As a leading-edge Lean practitioner, we would like to offer you the opportunity to make a best practice value stream presentation for this event.  

We’re asking you to tell share part of your continuous improvement and lean journey.  Prepare a 60 minute presentation to be delivered at the Embracing Excellence conference to other practitioners.  The total time allowed for the presentation, include a CME led introduction, Thank you, and Q&A is 90 minutes. 

Conference Goals

  • Share best-in-class LEAN learning experiences to demonstrate how organizations achieve superior results through continuous improvement.

  • Create a learning environment that supports employee involvement and leadership development.

  • Grow our attendees’ ability to compete and sustain their continuous improvement efforts and bottom-line success.

Selection Criteria

All submissions must include the following: 

Title: Choose a title for your presentation that is clear, concise and intriguing. Capture the essence of your topic. Many attendees will decide whether or not to go to your session based on your title. Add a short tagline to further highlight your most successful achievement that you will showcase. 

Presentation Description: In 250 words maximum, identify what knowledge will be able to take away from your presentation. Be sure to include your results and how they were obtained. If your presentation is selected, your abstract will be reviewed, edited and published on the conference website and in various conference materials. 

Company Information: Briefly describe the organization and its expertise in 50-75 words. Include preferred link(s) to your company website(s).  

Presenter(s) Biography: Briefly describe your background and expertise (50-75 words maximum). If more than one presenter, please provide a biography for each. 

Reference: Provide a reference, endorsement or testimonial if possible. 

Value Streams Practitioner-to-Practitioner Presentations Descriptions 

The conference revolves around practitioner-to-practitioner sharing. Conference attendees can choose from 36 practitioner- to-practitioner presentations organized in to four value streams. 

Value Streams Practitioner-to-Practitioner Presentations Descriptions

The conference revolves around practitioner-to-practitioner sharing. Conference attendees can choose from 36 practitioner-to-practitioner presentations organized in to four value streams.

VALUE STREAM 1: CULTURE

Implementing Lean principles transforms both operational efficiency and organizational culture. Strong leadership is essential for sustaining Lean practices, fostering continuous improvement and empowerment. With a shared vision and strategy, leaders inspire teams to embrace Lean. Explore examples from various organizations across sectors to understand how creating an environment where everyone contributes leads to success. 

VALUE STREAM 2: IMPROVEMENT

Through improvement linked to business strategy, organizations leverage a variety of Lean concepts and tools, such as strategy deployment, visual management, and leader standard work. Learn how to gain the involvement of every team member, through systematic improvement to ensure that the desired future state becomes a reality. 

VALUE STREAM 3: TECHNOLOGY

Implementing Lean methodologies in your company can unleash creativity and foster disruptive innovation. Learn how Lean streamline processes, empower teams, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. Explore real-world examples of companies that have successfully integrated Lean to drive innovation and stay ahead in rapidly evolving markets transforming your organization into a hub of creativity and disruption. 

VALUE STREAM 4: SUSTAINABILITY

Empowering organizations to implement sustainable practices with the knowledge and tools to address environmental and social challenges. Embracing sustainability principles not only drives operational efficiency but also fosters a resilient foundation for long-term success amid evolving global demands. 

Code of Ethics

The conference provides a unique, non-commercial forum for open dialogue and the creative exchange of ideas among professionals in the public and private sectors. Consequently, every activity and program must represent the highest standards of decorum, respect, mutual understanding and conscientious adherence to ethical principles on the part of all participants. 

Under no circumstances should presentations be used for direct promotion of a speaker’s product, service or monetary self- interest. Individuals should refrain from the use of brand names and specific product endorsement whenever practical. 

All presentations must refrain from overt statements or pointed humour that disparages the rightful dignity and social equity of any individual or group. The conference is open to all persons, regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, physical impairment, and social, political, economic or religious conditions. 

Compensation

Selected presenters may receive the following compensation for participation in this event:

  • One free conference pass for the primary presenter and co-presenter.

Upon acceptance, it is the responsibility of the presenters to book their own travel and accommodations.

How to Submit

Prior to submission, review all information included in this page. Complete Call for Presentations Submission Form (below):

You will receive a copy of your completed form via email for your records.