September 2–4, 2026 · University of Manchester
Innovation Summit 2026
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September 2–4, 2026 | University of Manchester
TOC Innovation Summit
A global gathering for people applying the Theory of Constraints in real organizations — across industries, environments, and levels of maturity.
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Work On the Business, Not In It
You won’t be working in your operational details, but on how change happens.

Step out of firefighting and join conversations about how decisions, priorities, and constraints shape performance. This isn’t about managing tasks or plans — it’s about improving how work flows through organizations.
WHY IT EXISTS
Constraints Exist in Every Organization
This summit exists to close the gap between understanding TOC and applying it.

Most organizations don’t struggle because people aren’t capable or committed. They struggle because systems are complex, priorities conflict, and change is hard to sustain.

This Summit is designed to explore:
  • Why change matters
  • What needs to change
  • How change is actually carried out and sustained

This is where experience, practice, and insight come together, not to present polished answers, but to work through real challenges and decisions. The focus is on applying TOC to improve flow and outcomes — working faster, better, and at lower cost, without adding unnecessary complexity.

what you’ll experience
Step back from day-to-day execution and focus on how change and performance improvement happen in complex systems.
Framing & Shared Context
Each day begins with sessions that establish common ground — why change matters, how constraints shape performance, and where focus creates the greatest leverage.
Application Across Industries
See how TOC applies across industries and environments, through case studies and sessions that explore decisions, tradeoffs, and lessons learned — not just outcomes.
Hands-On & Working Sessions
Workshops and interactive sessions provide space to actively work with TOC thinking, tools, and approaches — focusing on how to identify constraints, improve flow, and make change stick.
What You’ll Leave With
You’ll leave with clearer thinking, practical insight, and concrete next steps you can adapt and apply in your own organization — whether you’re new to TOC or already using it in practice.
who it’s for
For Those Looking to Improve Results by Focusing Where It Matters Most
If you’re trying to improve performance in or around an organization, you’ll recognize yourself here.
Operations & Delivery
People working in operations, services, manufacturing, healthcare, or delivery environments where flow, reliability, and execution matter.
Projects & Change
Those involved in projects, programs, transformations, or initiatives — especially where shared resources, priorities, and timelines collide.
Leadership & Management
Leaders and managers at all levels who are accountable for results and navigating tradeoffs across teams, functions, and systems.
Advisors & Educators
Consultants, coaches, educators, and researchers supporting organizations as they apply TOC thinking and systems approaches in practice.
Exploring TOC
People new to TOC who want to understand what it is, why it applies across industries, and how it’s used in real organizations.
who shows up
Practitioners and Leaders From Across Industries
The summit brings together a peer-level audience of practitioners, leaders, educators, and thought leaders applying TOC in real organizations.

You’ll be alongside people from manufacturing, healthcare, services, government, defense, technology, and project-driven environments — including some of the organizations shown below — all navigating complex change at scale.

This is a room focused on learning, application, and honest exchange — not promotion.
A chance to gather with the best in TOC.
Meet Our Speakers
Ticket Pricing
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  • Early Bird
    Ends Aug 15
  • Regulare Price
    Aug 16 – Sep 4
Member Rate
  • $749
  • $999
    TOCICO Member Registration
    Discounted registration for active TOCICO members.
    Attend the TOC Innovation Summit 2026 at the University of Manchester, UK and connect with practitioners applying the Theory of Constraints to real operational and strategic challenges.

    What's Included
    • Full conference access September 2–4
    • Admission to all summit sessions and keynote presentations
    • Lunch, and networking breaks each day
    • Access to the Summit networking platform
    • 1-year access to Summit session recording
    • 1-year TOCICO Membership
Standard Rate
  • $899
  • $1099
    Full conference registration for non-members.
    Join professionals from around the world learning how the Theory of Constraints is applied across industries including manufacturing, healthcare, supply chain, project management, and technology.

    What's Included
    • Full conference access September 2–4
    • Admission to all summit sessions and keynote presentations
    • Lunch, and networking breaks each day
    • Access to the Summit networking platform
    • 1-year access to Summit session recordings
    • 1-year TOCICO Membership
Student Rate
  • $399
  • $499
    Discounted registration for active university students.

    Eligibility
    • Must be an active student
    • Student ID or proof of enrollment required

    What's Included
    • Full conference access September 2–4
    • Admission to all summit sessions and keynote presentations
    • Lunch, and networking breaks each day
    • Access to the Summit networking platform
    • 1-year access to Summit session recordings
    • 1-year TOCICO Membership
Group Package - Up to 3
  • $2199
  • $2599
    Bring your team and accelerate implementation.

    What's Included for Each Attendee
    • Full conference access September 2–4
    • Admission to all summit sessions and keynote presentations
    • Lunch, and networking breaks each day
    • Access to the Summit networking platform
    • 1-year access to Summit session recordings
    • 1-year TOCICO Membership
    • Group Bonus: Your organization listed as a participating group.
Group Package - Up to 5
  • $3599
  • $5299
    Ideal for larger teams attending together.

    What's Included for Each Attendee
    • Full conference access September 2–4
    • Admission to all summit sessions and keynote presentations
    • Lunch, and networking breaks each day
    • Access to the Summit networking platform
    • 1-year access to Summit session recordings
    • 1-year TOCICO Membership
    • Group Bonus: Your organization listed as a participating group.
Single Day Pass
  • $399
  • $499
    Attend one day of the summit.
    Perfect for local professionals or those who want a focused introduction to TOC ideas and case studies.

    What's Included
    • Admission to one day of summit sessions
    • Access to keynotes and presentations for that day
    • Lunch, and networking break
    • Access to the Summit networking platform
From The People Who’ve Been There

What people say after the event tells you everything about the experience.

"TOCICO annual conference gives me the opportunity to not just stand on the shoulders of giants, but to converse with, and learn from them."
Simon White
Senior Delivery Manager- Wisetech Global
"The subject matter at the TOCICO Summit in Las Vegas has real world applications that I am taking back to our company and implementing"
Mark Corrao
COO, ModPac Corp
"The talks were real — not fluffy, not theoretical, but grounded in practical examples that I could clearly apply to my work."
Mirta Fagundes dos Santos
Artificial Intelligence Team Leader, WiseTech Global
"The TOC Innovation Summit wasn’t just another conference — it's a catalyst for new thinking."
Demi Anderson
PMO Leader & Advisor
"The TOC Innovation Summit was an extremely value-adding experience. Focus on ‘The One Thing’ delivering substantive value was emphasised."
Rakesh Sinha
Founder & CEO at Reflexive Supply Chain Solutions
"This was the best and most inspiring TOC conference in a long time. It was heartening to see so many people, within and outside of manufacturing, pick up #THEGOAL and just do it—bringing incredible improvements to their organizations."
Sanjeev Gupta
CEO
"TOC Innovation Summit is a great learning and networking experience - even for TOC beginners"
LUKAS JOCHUM
GPM
"A great TOC event in advanced challenges and experiences sharing for Companies, Professionals and Scholars to the TOC forward-thinking charting a path together for developing and implementing the TOC Body of Knowledge worldwide in an excellent place"
Alexandra B. Tenera
Assistant Professor at UNL/FCT
"You don’t just attend this Summit; you leave thinking differently"
2025 Summit Attendee
"Great mixture of speakers — from TOC thought leaders to business executives sharing real experiences.”"
2024 Summit Attendee
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Manchester, United Kingdom
Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
University Place is the university’s flagship conference and events venue, located at the center of the campus and designed to host large international conferences and professional events. The building includes modern lecture theatres, breakout rooms, and fully equipped audio-visual facilities with Wi-Fi throughout.

The venue is within walking distance of many campus buildings, including Whitworth Hall and the Manchester Museum, and is approximately one mile from Manchester city centre.
Train Station
Manchester Oxford Road
Campus Location
Oxford Road Campus
Public Transport
Oxford Road Bus & Rails
Travel and accommodation information will be provided to registered attendees closer to the event.
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THE CONFERENCE WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY
This conference is proudly organized by the Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization (TOCICO), global not-for-profit organization. Our conference planning committee consists of experienced project managers and consultants who passionately believe that the tools of Critical Chain and TOC make great additions to a project manager’s toolkit. For 20+ years the TOCICO has organized global events bringing together practitioners, students and experts in TOC. This conference seeks to make some of that experience available to the wider project management community.
Contact us for more information at events@tocico.org
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