The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has opened its call for presenters for the Safety 2027 Conference + Expo, inviting environmental health and safety (EHS) professionals to submit speaker proposals for next year’s event.
The conference will take place in New Orleans from 7 to 9 June 2027, with proposal submissions open from 13 July.
Presentation opportunities
Individuals are invited to share their expertise with peers and industry leaders through one of two presentation formats.
Applicants can submit proposals for a Lecture Session, a traditional instructor led presentation designed to share knowledge with a broad audience, or an Industry Roundtable, an interactive discussion format focused on collaboration and peer learning.
Each individual may submit a maximum of two proposals.
Record interest in speaking
Interest in presenting at the annual conference continues to increase. Last year, ASSP received a record breaking total of more than 760 proposals covering a wide range of topics.
These included artificial intelligence, benchmarking, emergency response, environmental issues, safety culture, serious injuries and fatalities, workforce wellbeing and other emerging issues affecting the EHS profession.
ASSP President Monique Parker said: “The Safety Conference + Expo is the industry’s premier event for safety professionals around the world, offering exceptional education and networking opportunities for more than 6,000 attendees and 700 exhibitors.
“As we look ahead to Safety 2027, I encourage my peers to share how they’re applying innovation and leading practices to address workplace challenges and reduce risk.
“Whether you’re new to the profession or a seasoned practitioner, there’s always valuable knowledge and insights to share to help advance the profession.”
Review process
The submission deadline is 8 September 2026, with no extensions to be granted.
All proposals will be reviewed by ASSP’s Professional Development Conference Committee, which is made up of member volunteers representing a broad range of industries and professional practice areas.
Applicants will be notified of the committee’s decisions by 31 January 2027.
