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GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE: You and your team will gain the most out of this Summit if you come as a group. As an incentive to encourage you to bring your team we offer the following discounts: From 3 to 9 team members you receive a 10% discount (use code: GROUP10 at checkout); for 10+ team members you receive a 20% discount (use code: GROUP20 at checkout).
Foundational Improvement
PASS
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Pre-Summit Virtual Session -Apr 16th
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Ticket to Summit - May 11-13th*
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Day 2 All-Day Lean Workshop
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Post-Summit Virtual Sessions
The TOYOTA Experience
Pass
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Pre-Summit Virtual Session -Apr 16th
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Ticket to Summit - May 11-13th
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Post-Summit Virtual Sessions
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Toyota Plant Tour on Day 2
Price goes up September 18, 2026
The AISEN Experience
Pass
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Pre-Summit Virtual Session -Apr 16th
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Ticket to Summit - May 11-13th
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Post-Summit Virtual Sessions
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Aisen Drivetrain Plant Tour on Day 2
2027 Global Lean Summit - Pricing Schedule
Experience Passes
Toyota Material Handling Only has 50 spots available. Once tickets are sold out, there will be a waiting list available. (No competitors to TMH)
Aisen Drivetrain Manufacturing Plant Only has 50 spots available. Once tickets are sold out, there will be a waiting list. (No competitors Please)
| Super Early Bird | Early Bird | Advanced Discount | Full-Price |
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| $1,776 | $1,995 | $2,195 | $2,400 |
| Ends: September 18th, 2026 | Ends: January 31st, 2027 | Ends: March 31st, 2027 | Summit Starts: May 11th, 2027 |
Improvement Pass
| Super Early Bird | Early Bird | Advanced Discount | Full-Price |
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| $1,295 | $1,450 | $1,550 | $1,650 |
| Ends: September 18th, 2026 | Ends: January 31st, 2027 | Ends: March 31st, 2027 | Summit Starts: May 11th, 2027 |
Cancellation, Postponement, Substitution, and Video and Photography Policies:
We understand that things can change and you can receive a full refund if requested before February 28th, 2027. After that date and before March 31st, 2027 a 10% cancellation fee will apply, with no refunds available after that date. Substitutions are available at any time.
The Global Lean Summit (GLS) is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of a substitution, alteration or cancellation/postponement of an event. GLS shall assume no liability whatsoever in the event this summit is cancelled, rescheduled or postponed due to a fortuitous event, acts of God, unforeseen occurrence or any other event that renders performance of this summit impracticable, illegal or impossible. For purposes of this clause, a fortuitous event shall include, but not be limited to: war, fire, labor strike, government authority, extreme weather or other emergency.
Please note that while speakers and topics were confirmed at the time of publishing, circumstances beyond the control of the organizers may necessitate substitutions, alterations or cancellations of the speakers and/or topics. As such, the Global Lean Summit reserves the right to alter or modify the advertised speakers and/or topics and workshops if necessary without any liability. Any substitutions or alterations will be updated on our web page as soon as possible.
By attending the event you grant permission that your image may be captured and used in print, video, and/or electronic medium for commercial, promotional and educational purposes without compensation. No photography inside manufacturing plants will be allowed.
Travel Information
AIRPORTs:
Indianapolis International Airport (IND):
Distance to Hotel: 53 miles (approx. 55 min by car)
Hotel INFORMATION
Location: Biddle Hotel
Special Summit Room Block (Code: GLS27)
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Event Location
Summit will be held at: Alumni Hall at Indiana University
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes! You and your team will gain the most out of this Summit if you come as a group. As an incentive to encourage you to bring your team we offer the following discounts: From 3 to 9 team members you receive a 10% discount (use code: GROUP10 at checkout); for 10+ team members you receive a 20% discount (use code: GROUP20 at checkout).
The summit is designed for those new to the concepts of Lean, Lean professionals, and Executives/Leaders. In short, the Global Lean Summit is designed for Everyone!
We design our sessions to maximize learning and offer different tracks to match the experience level to the audience. This is more than a conference, because we combine the hands on learning of a workshop into our Summit experience.
Your 2027 Global Lean Summit ticket includes:
- Pre-Summit Virtual Session on Wednesday, April 14th to answer questions and help you prepare for an amazing experience
- 2027 Global Lean Summit May 11–13th, with lunch included each day plus all session materials, including the Summit Playbook.
- Three post-Summit virtual follow-up sessions (30/60/90-day) to support the Lean Leadership Roadmap you build in the final session. Sessions will provide accountability and continued learning with additional guest speakers:
- Friday, June 11th at 9:30 AM ET
- Tueday, July 13th at 9:30 AM ET
- Thursday, August 12th at 9:30 AM ET.
This year we are partnering with Indiana University at Bloomington. All 3 days of the summit will be held at Alumni Hall: 900 E. 7th Street
Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
For those that choose to go on the Gemba excursions to Toyota Material Handling or Aisen Drivetrain, a bus will transport you to and from the location.
Please use the link on this website to purchase your tickets via credit card. However, for large groups, please contact us if payment by check would be easier.
Absolutely. Just send us an email to let us know about the change!
The Global Lean Summit (GLS) is an annual in-person event that is focused on bringing together leading Lean experts to help individuals and organizations to get to the next level in their Lean journey.