About the Summit

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 LeanDNA Manufacturing Excellence Summit. This year, we are welcoming you back to the heart of downtown Austin for two days packed with exceptional content and unforgettable experiences. 

Under this year’s theme, Connected Intelligence: People, Process, and Platforms, we will explore how the most resilient manufacturers are prioritizing human-centric innovation and cross-functional transparency. This invite-only event brings together top industry leaders to bridge the gap between AI evolution and talent development. From the shop floor to the top floor, we’ll discuss how to build true decision confidence and ensure your technology and teams work in perfect sync.

Pricing

What's included in your pass:

• Keynote presentations
• Panel sessions
• Breakout discussions
• Networking breaks
• Meals
• Exclusive events

*Early bird pricing ends June 12th!

Early Bird Pricing

$499

Regular Pricing

$699

Hear what past attendees have to say

"From the engaging content and insightful sessions to the fantastic food, cocktails, and meaningful connections—it was an incredibly worthwhile experience."

"I felt that the entire time of the summit was value-added. It was a very effective two days of my time."

"I thought there was a great variety of customers and it allowed for impactful sessions and conversation. I enjoyed the space that was created for networking. It allowed for more natural conversation and was not stiff like other networking events I had attended."

"Very nice mix of low key, comfortable, yet networking style."

"Connecting with others, relevant speakers 100% of the time, small enough to be personal, large enough to provide an excellent cross section of application."

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