Annual Meeting 2025

Meeting Schedule

Day 1: Foundations of Safety

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast Networking

  • Check-in at the registration desk

  • Light continental breakfast

  • Meet fellow attendees and exhibitors

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Welcome Address & Safety Briefing

  • Opening remarks by Association President

  • Venue safety protocols and emergency exits overview

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Keynote: The Future of Workplace Safety

  • Speaker: National Safety Council Executive

  • Emerging trends and technology in safety management

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Morning Break

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Safety Leadership at Every Level

  • Panelists from manufacturing, healthcare, construction

  • Moderated Q&A with audience

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Buffet in the Exhibit Hall

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Breakout Workshops

  • Track A: Hazard Communication & Labeling

  • Track B: Mental Health in Safety Culture

  • Track C: Safety Metrics & Data Reporting

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Afternoon Refreshments

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Hands-On Demo Labs (Choose One)

  • Fire Extinguisher Simulator

  • Ladder Safety & Fall Protection

  • AED & CPR Mini Training

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Walkthrough / Vendor Demos

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Welcome Reception

  • Appetizers & cocktails

  • Icebreaker games and raffle prizes


Day 2: Deep Dive & Special Topics

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast Roundtables

  • Topics: Incident Investigation, Safety Technology, Employee Training

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Keynote: Legal Liabilities and Risk Reduction

  • Legal expert on OSHA citations and company liability

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Break

10:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Interactive Scenario Training: Safety Incident Response

  • Small group simulation and debrief

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch

  • Reserved tables by industry sector

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Breakout Workshops

  • Track A: Emergency Preparedness Planning

  • Track B: Ergonomics and Injury Prevention

  • Track C: Contractor Safety Management

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Break with Snack Bar

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Regulatory Update Session

  • Latest updates from OSHA, EPA, and DOT

  • Live Q&A

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Optional Activity: Site Visit to Local Facility (Limited Spots)

  • Includes live safety systems demo

Evening Free


Day 3: Application & Takeaways

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Coffee & Light Breakfast

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Keynote: Building a Safety-First Culture

  • Transformational leadership strategies for safety officers

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Peer Case Studies: Lessons Learned from Real Incidents

  • Short presentations and open-floor discussion

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Closing Lunch: Awards & Recognition

  • Safety Innovation Awards

  • Recognition of outstanding members or chapters

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Final Workshop: Action Planning for Your Organization

  • Attendees draft a 90-day safety action plan

  • Facilitated by safety consultants

1:30 PM
Adjournment & Certificate Distribution