20 October 2026 | Live from The Westin Palace, Piazza della Repubblica – Milan
Where leaders meet. Where excellence is celebrated. Where the future begins.
1. About the Award
The Lean Six Sigma Award for Excellence is among Europe’s most respected recognitions in Operational Excellence, honoring organizations that deliver outstanding results in Lean Six Sigma, Digital Transformation, AI integration, Customer Experience, and Sustainable Innovation.
The 9th Edition — held on 20 October 2026 at The Westin Palace in Milan — brings together industry leaders, transformation executives, and excellence practitioners across banking, insurance, manufacturing, asset management, and global service organizations.
Key Themes of the 2026 Edition
• Next-Generation Excellence
AI + Digital + Human transformation.
• Lean for Green & Sustainable Performance
Operational excellence for ESG-driven transformation.
• Customer & Service Excellence
Redesigning journeys in digital and AI-powered ecosystems.
• Leadership for High-Performance Culture
Future skills and transformation leadership.
Award Categories (2026 Edition)
Excellence in Lean Six Sigma Deployment
Operational Excellence Team of the Year
Best Green Transformation Initiative (Lean for Green)
Digital & AI Transformation Award
Customer Experience Innovation Award
Excellence in Service & Transactional Processes
Best Kaizen / Continuous Improvement Culture
Young Talent in Operational Excellence
Leadership Award for Transformation
Who Attends
• Chief Operating Officers
• Transformation & Innovation Leaders
• Lean Six Sigma Executives (GB, BB, MBB)
• AI, Automation & Process Mining Leaders
• HR & Learning Directors
• Excellence and CI Teams
• Business Line Managers
• International guests, sponsors and jury members
Industries represented:
• Banking & Insurance
• Manufacturing & Packaging
• Asset & Wealth Management
• Luxury & Retail
• Logistics & Services
• Healthcare & Pharma
Event Program — 20 October 2026 (The Westin Palace)
Location: The Westin Palace, Piazza della Repubblica, Milan
Grand Ballroom – Executive Foyer – Gala Dinner Hall
Program Outline:
15:30 – Registration & Welcome Lounge
Networking, media corner & press interviews.
16:00 – Opening Keynote
The Future of Operational Excellence – AI, Digital, Human Integration
16:30 – Executive Panel Discussion
Top leaders discuss transformation trends 2026–2030.
17:15 – Case Study Spotlights
award-winning cross-industry success stories.
18:00 – Awards Ceremony
Winners announced live with project highlights.
19:30 – Excellence Gala Dinner
Premium dining experience at The Westin Palace.
21:00 – Networking Cocktail & Photo Lounge
Interviews, professional portraits, social media kit for winners.
Selection Process
• Submission of project documentation
• Independent jury evaluation
• Scoring based on impact, innovation, sustainability
• Final selection and validation
• Live announcement during ceremony
Why Participate
• Gain international recognition
• Celebrate team achievements
• Strengthen employer branding
• Benchmark with top organizations
• Boost visibility with executives and media
• Inspire future transformation initiatives
Venue: The Westin Palace Milan
Address: Piazza della Repubblica, Milan
One of the city’s most iconic 5-star locations, known for premium corporate events and luxury hospitality.
Experience Highlights:
• Grand Ballroom with monumental architecture
• VIP cocktail foyer
• Rooftop terrace with stunning city skyline
• Dedicated photo/media lounge
• Chopard-style luxury ambiance perfectly aligned with Lean In Finance brand
