COE Summit 2026
April 7-9, 2026 | Fawcett Center, Columbus, OH
The Ohio State University Center for Operational Excellence Summit is a 3-day event dedicated to connecting diverse industries and organizations to the latest best practices in leadership and problem-solving.
Thank you for your interest in the COE Summit 2026! The planning process is currently underway. Check back in the fall for exciting announcements on the conference theme, speaker lineup, and more!
Interested in speaking at the COE Summit 2026?
Have a story of transformational change or continuous improvement at your organization? Have research-based insights that can help business professionals develop their leadership or problem-solving skills? COE is currently accepting proposals for our 2026 calendar of events, including Summit workshops on April 7 and breakout sessions on April 8-9. Proposals will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. The deadline for priority consideration for the upcoming Summit is September 1, 2025.