An AME conference provides you with the opportunity to develop new relationships by connecting and learning from and with the best. As a member of AME you will discover practical ways to apply creative ideas to your organization. Build, recapture and rejuvenate your sense of purpose. Expand the depth and breadth of your knowledge. Sharpen lean skills, intensify your understanding of lean tools and learn how to integrate industry practices into your organization. Learn about best-in-class practices, compare your experiences to the most successful businesses and make sure your continuous improvement efforts are on target.
9 KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
Keynote speakers will help inspire your journey to enterprise excellence.
54 PRACTITIONER PRESENTATIONS
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
The great depth and breadth of our 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! Value stream presentations are given by practitioners. Attend as many presentations as you would like, there is no need to sign up in advance. Change value stream tracks as often as you like.
40+ LOCAL BEST PRACTICE TOURS
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
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. All conference attendees receive a tour to a site of their choice. Restrictions and requirements for the tour must be respected. Lunch will be served off-site as part of the tour for those tours gone over the lunch hour. You may sign up for a tour online beginning Monday, September 12. Tours typically last 3-5 hours.
12 INTERACTIVE SPECIAL INTEREST SESSIONS
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
We’ve gathered experienced continuous improvement pioneers as hosts, panelists and presenters. Join any one of these interactive sessions around topics of special interest to our members. Attend as many sessions as you would like.
40+ IN-DEPTH WORKSHOPS (OPTIONAL)
Monday/Friday
In-depth half- and full-day pre- and post- conference workshops provide attendees solid, lean, practical thinking.
Full-day workshops: 8 hours / $300 / Monday only
Half-day workshops: 4 hours / $200 / Monday/Friday
You may register for pre- and post-conference workshops beginning Monday, September 12.
50+ LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER (EXHIBITS)
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
Learning resource center exhibitors are strongly aligned with our conference. You don’t become a learning resource center exhibitor unless your product or service is versed in lean thinking and continuous improvement. Exhibits are included with conference registration fee.
EVENING NETWORKING EVENTS
Dine-Around
Sunday/Monday
Enjoy dinner and networking with small group of fellow attendees at a local restaurant. Cost of dinner on own.
AME Amazing Race
Tuesday
As your team explores interesting facts about Dallas, snap photos of key locations showing your team experiencing the local culture. Cost of optional dinner following Amazing Race is on own.
ALL CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE AT:
SHERATON DALLAS HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER,
400 N. OLIVE ST.
DALLAS, TX 75201
Note:
All times are approximate. Schedule subject to change.
