AME Dallas 2016 registration fees
Full-price individual registration: $2,399 AME member / $2,549 non-member
Last Chance Discount special through June 30, 2016
1-9 people (save $100): $2,299 AME member / $2,449 non-member
International (outside of North America) (save $300): $2,099 AME member / $2,249 non-member
Bring a group and save!
Teams of 10-24 (save $200): $2,199 AME member / $2,349 non-member
Teams of 25+ (save $300): $2,099 AME member / $2,249 non-member
Terms:
Payment must be received by July 31, 2016 to receive the special pricing. If payment is not received by due date, AME will reissue an invoice at the price level currently being offered. All pre-purchased TBD registrations are invoiced at the AME member price. An additional $150 Non-member fee will be applied to the registration if it is confirmed that the attendee is not a current AME member in good standing.
Cancellation Policy:
Registrations may be cancelled by July 31, 2016 with a full refund. Cancellations received after that date until September 26, 2016 will be refunded less a $300 administrative fee. After September 26, 2016 no refunds will be issued. Cancellations must be emailed to: conference@ame.org.
Note:
On behalf of our host plants, AME may have to preclude some attendees from participating in plant tours due to the proprietary nature of some information presented. Attendees may be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before participating in a plant tour.
AME Dallas 2016 schedule
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.
Sunday, October 23
3:00pm-7:00pm
Registration
5:00pm-5:45pm
Club NuBee Hive Meet Up conference orientation session (repeated on Monday).
6:30pm-9:00pm
Dine-Around (Networking activity).
Monday, October 24
6:30am-5:00pm
Registration
7:00am-8:00am
Breakfast for morning tours and morning workshops.
8:00am-12:00pm
Pre-conference full-day and
morning half-day workshops (additional fee).
12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch for full-day pre-conference workshop attendees only.
1:00pm-5:00pm
Pre-conference full-day (continue) and
afternoon half-day workshops (additional fee).
5:00pm-5:45pm
Club NuBee Hive Meet Up conference orientation session (repeated from Sunday).
6:30pm-9:00pm
Dine-Around (Networking activity).
Note:
Monday tours:
7:00am-4:00pm
Learning Resource Center exhibitor set up:
8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday, October 25
6:30am-5:00pm
Registration
7:00am-9:15am
Keynote speaker, Kaplan Mobray, and continental breakfast for all conference attendees.
9:45am-12:00pm
Value stream presentations and Special Interest Sessions.
12:00pm-1:30pm
Keynote speaker, Dale Crownover, and lunch for all conference attendees.
2:15pm-3:15pm
Value stream presentations and Special Interest Sessions.
3:30pm-4:30pm
Keynote speaker, Karen Martin.
5:30pm-7:30pm
AME Amazing Race (Networking activity).
Note:
Tuesday tours:
7:00am-4:00pm
Learning Resource Center exhibits open:
7:00am-5:15pm
Wednesday, October 26
6:30am-5:00pm
Registration
7:00am-9:15am
Keynote speaker, Colonel Arthur Athens, and continental breakfast for all conference attendees.
9:45am-12:00pm
Value stream presentations and Special Interest Sessions.
12:00pm-1:30pm
Keynote speakers, Tom Hance & Ron Harper, and lunch for all conference attendees.
2:15pm-3:15pm
Value stream presentations and Special Interest Sessions.
3:30pm-4:30pm
Keynote speaker, Josh Linkner.
6:30pm-9:30pm
AME Boston 2017 Night Reception for all attendees.
Note:
Wednesday tours:
7:00am-4:00pm
Learning Resource Center exhibits open:
7:00am-5:00pm
Thursday, October 27
6:30am-4:30pm
Registration
7:00am-9:00am
Keynote speaker, Mary Andringa, and continental breakfast for all conference attendees.
9:30am-11:45am
Value stream presentations and Special Interest Sessions.
11:45am-1:15pm
Keynote speaker, Jeffrey Liker, and lunch for all conference attendees.
1:30pm-3:30pm
Value stream presentations and Special Interest Sessions.
3:00pm-4:00pm
Keynote speaker, Emmitt Smith.
4:15pm
Conference concludes.
Note:
Thursday tours:
7:00am-3:00pm
Learning Resource Center exhibits close at noon:
7:00am-12:00pm
Friday, October 28
6:30am-8:00am
Registration
8am-12:00pm
Post-conference half-day workshops (additional fee).
Note:
No tours on Friday.
