The prelimimary conference programme is:
| Friday 6 August | |
| Evening: | Welcome dinner and summer course introduction |
| Saturday 7 August | |
| Morning: | Themed workshops |
| Lunch | |
| Afternoon: | Themed workshops |
| Evening: | Dinner and keynote speaker (a prominent |
| member of the lean community) | |
| Sunday 8 August | |
| Morning: | Themed workshops |
| Lunch | |
| Afternoon: | Plenary and closing comments |