Event Details

• Date: April 17-18, 2025

• Location: San Luis Obispo

• Format: Hybrid (50-70 in-person, 15-25 virtual attendees)

• Theme: The Future of People at Work

• Structure: Seven 90-minute Lean Learning Topics (30min lecture + 60min facilitated activity)
   

Summit Format

Each Learning Topic session includes:

• 30 minutes maximum lecture time

• 60 minutes minimum facilitated activity

• Interactive engagement beyond standard Q&A

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Session Schedule

Day 1 - April 17

7:45 AM - Check-in & Breakfast

• 8:15 AM - Welcome & Impromptu Networking

• 8:45 AM - Topic 1: The Future of People at Work (Eric Olsen)

• 10:30 AM - Topic 2: Respect for People (Scott Gauvin)

• 1:00 PM - Topic 3: Lean Paradoxes (Rachel Reuter)

• 3:00 PM - Topic 4: TBD

• 5:00 PM - Lean Hobnob Social
   

Day 2 - April 18

7:45 AM - Check-in & Breakfast

• 8:15 AM - Re-engagement

• 8:45 AM - Topic 5: TBD

• 10:30 AM - Topic 6: TBD

• 1:00 PM - Topic 7: Open Space - Future of People at Work

• 2:30 PM - Summit Close: Ideas to Action

• 3:30 PM - Hard Stop

 

Special Features

• Pre-Summit Reception with wine tasting and hospitality

• Open Space session for community building

• Innovative hybrid conference format

• Focus on practical application and dialogue

• Networking opportunities throughout

 

Current Session Openings

• Topic 4 (Day 1, 3:00 PM)

• Topic 5 (Day 2, 8:45 AM)

• Topic 6 (Day 2, 10:30 AM)
   

Facilitator Commitment

• 90-minute session delivery

• Participation in Summit Design Team

• Donated time and travel

 

​The 16th annual Central Coast Lean Summit returns to San Luis Obispo on April 17-18, 2025, exploring "The Future of People at Work." This innovative hybrid conference combines in-person and virtual experiences, hosting 50-70 on-site attendees and 15-25 remote participants. The Summit features seven 90-minute Lean Learning Topics, each blending concise lectures with hands-on activities. Led by industry experts, these interactive sessions move beyond traditional Q&A to engage participants in practical application and meaningful dialogue. The summit culminates in an Open Space session where attendees can form working groups to continue conversations within the Future of People at Work community. Current confirmed speakers include Eric Olsen, Scott Gauvin, and Rachel Reuter, with opportunities available for additional topic facilitators. The intimate setting fosters deep learning and valuable networking opportunities. This user-centered format reflects the evolving nature of professional development in our hybrid work environment.

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