Lean in Design Forum 2025
LCI Lean in Design Forum
Lean Design: Unlocking New Possibilities
April 30-May 1, Chicago, Illinois
Join your design community this spring to unlock new possibilities in Lean.
Don’t miss this exceptional event for industry professionals committed to advancing Lean practices in design, architecture, engineering, and construction. We’ll explore how Lean methods streamline designers’ workflows, enhance creativity, contribute to cost-control, and drive innovation across all phases of design. This year’s forum will cover the latest topics impacting your work, including AI and other emerging technologies in the design phase.
Registration is now open!

Top Five Reasons to Attend
- Engage on Lean design principles and practices presented by industry leaders
- Gain ideas and implementable tips to improve your workflows
- Connect with design professionals interested in Lean design
- Gain Lean tools to transform your career and practice
- Get a competitive edge by adopting Lean in your work

Connect with peers across the design spectrum.
Attendees from every area and phase of the design and construction industry gather at the Lean in Design Forum, including:
- Architects, engineers, and designers
- Owners, owners’ reps, and general contractors
- Trade partners engaged in Design/Build and Design/Assist
- Preconstruction managers, design managers, and BIM/VDC managers
- Estimators
- Anyone interested in or impacted by Lean in Design!
“Design Forum to me is the focal point of change for our industry. This conference seamlessly merges visionary ideas with current realities to reshape the future while preserving effective practice. If you’re eager to awaken your inner innovator and push the boundaries of Lean Design, join us at Design Forum!”
Justin Wise
Senior Principal, Architecture (IPD)
Stantec

Stand out in the Lean design community
By sponsoring or exhibiting at the Forum, you will:
- Increase your brand’s exposure to a highly targeted audience of Lean professionals
- Strengthen your position as a thought leader in Lean design and engineering
- Gain exclusive opportunities to network with industry leaders and innovators
- Be prominently featured across LCI’s digital platforms, including our website, emails, and social media
Be a part of this dynamic event that fosters collaboration across all phases of the design process!
For more information about sponsorship and exhibit opportunities, email Ilene Goldberg, Manager, Strategic Partnerships or call at 703.785.9087.

Venue
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603, US
312.726.7500
Please note that the hotel room block expires on April 8th.
2025 Design Forum Exhibitors
2025 Design Forum Exhibitors
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2025 Design Forum Sponsors
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Keynote Sponsorship
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