Frequently Asked Questions & LOGISTICS
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Where is the event taking place?
At the Mass Mutual Center, located at 1277 Main Street, Springfield MA 01103. Learn more about the venue here. Are there any hotels nearby? Yes, there are two hotels in walking distance which we recommend: Option #1: The Sheraton Monarch Springfield: Book your room using this link and get a special conference attendee rate. Option #2: The Holiday Inn Express How do I register for the Northeast Lean Conference? Registration is now Open. Click here to register. (Need to register a group? Contact us at LGlikes@gbmp.org or call 617-969-1396 ext 2.) Will there be a Silver Toaster Award this year? Yes! Nominees get free registration and will be acknowledged during our Silver Toaster Award Presentation. Nominate an exceptional employee today. Get more info here. What is the cost to attend? Tickets are $795 per person for GBMP Members and $895 for Non Members after July 31. Save $200 per seat with our early bird discount by registering before July 31! (PLEASE NOTE: If you register as a member bur your organization does not have an up-to-date membership in GBMP, you will be invoiced for a membership in GBMP.) How do I sign up for membership to get the GBMP Member discount on registration? You can purchase a membership before you register for the conference online here. If you cannot pay by credit card and need an invoice for membership, please request one here. How do I register for breakout sessions? You do not need to let us know in advance which breakout sessions you would like to attend. I can no longer attend. How do I cancel? Credit Card refunds will only be given when cancellations are received 30 days before the start of the event. Cancellations received 15-30 days before the event will receive GBMP store or event credit. Any cancellations made within 14 days of the start of the event will not be eligible for a refund or credit. |
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Audience, Presenters & Materials:
Are your presenters paid?
No. All Northeast Lean Conference presenters are invited to speak. Presenters give of their time and talent to support our Lean community.
Will conference materials be available on this website?
No. Presentations are made available to conference attendees via the official conference mobile app. Speakers are not required to provide their presentation PDFs to attendees, but most do. Also most of the presentations are recorded and available for registrants to view on Leanflix for one year.
I do not work in manufacturing or health care. Can I attend?
Yes! Any person or organization interested in beginning a Lean implementation or building upon an existing transformation program from any industry is welcome and will derive value by attending.
Where can I see the full schedule?
The Agenda-At-A-Glance is available to preview here. If you would like to receive event-related news via email as it breaks, subscribe to our '"E-Bulletin" here.
Will I receive CEU's or CPE's for attending?
Unfortunately we are unable to provide continuing education credits for the event at this time. A Certificate of Attendance is available by request.
My organization would like to exhibit at the event or become a sponsor.
Read all about it here and then get in touch by calling Lela Glikes at 617-969-1396 x2 or emailing LGlikes@gbmp.org.
I have a question not listed here. Who should I contact?
Call us at 617-969-1396 x2 or email LGlikes@gbmp.org. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in October!
No. All Northeast Lean Conference presenters are invited to speak. Presenters give of their time and talent to support our Lean community.
Will conference materials be available on this website?
No. Presentations are made available to conference attendees via the official conference mobile app. Speakers are not required to provide their presentation PDFs to attendees, but most do. Also most of the presentations are recorded and available for registrants to view on Leanflix for one year.
I do not work in manufacturing or health care. Can I attend?
Yes! Any person or organization interested in beginning a Lean implementation or building upon an existing transformation program from any industry is welcome and will derive value by attending.
Where can I see the full schedule?
The Agenda-At-A-Glance is available to preview here. If you would like to receive event-related news via email as it breaks, subscribe to our '"E-Bulletin" here.
Will I receive CEU's or CPE's for attending?
Unfortunately we are unable to provide continuing education credits for the event at this time. A Certificate of Attendance is available by request.
My organization would like to exhibit at the event or become a sponsor.
Read all about it here and then get in touch by calling Lela Glikes at 617-969-1396 x2 or emailing LGlikes@gbmp.org.
I have a question not listed here. Who should I contact?
Call us at 617-969-1396 x2 or email LGlikes@gbmp.org. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in October!