2024 NSC Congress & Expo Is Heading to Orlando
The National Safety Council’s annual event will feature an exciting mix of networking, activities and educational opportunities.
- By David Kopf, Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Sep 10, 2024
The 2024 edition of the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo is heading to Orlando, Florida. This year’s event—which offers a glimpse at the latest safety trends and innovations—takes place at the Orange County Convention Center. Attendees will have access to over 100 educational and technical sessions, 20 Professional Development Seminars and an expansive expo floor.
According to the NSC website, specialized seminars will run from Sept. 13-15 and Sept. 18-19, while the main congress and expo takes place from September 16-18. As always, attendees at this year’s event can expect to leave with all the tools they need to navigate the ever-changing landscape of occupational health and safety.
NSC Safety Congress & Expo will feature a wide range of opportunities for participants to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and update their safety certifications. This includes training and educational sessions focused on mental health, Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention and integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into safety protocols.
With new additions, NSC Safety Congress & Expo is perhaps more relevant than ever. The event aims to reflect the latest developments within the safety industry while prioritizing the practical needs of safety professionals. As always, the NSC promises an event that empowers attendees to make impactful changes within their organizations.
Let’s take a closer look at what attendees can expect to experience this year:
Keynote Speakers
With keynote sessions scheduled across three days, the event promises to inspire and challenge safety professionals with engaging presentations from compelling leaders and experts.
The opening session on Monday, Sept. 16, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., will feature Erik Weihenmayer, a blind adventurer known for his feats in the outdoors, such as summiting Mt. Everest and kayaking the Grand Canyon. Weihenmayer will present “The ‘No Barriers’ Life,” sharing his insights on overcoming obstacles and developing what he calls the “No Barriers Mindset.” His presentation will challenge attendees to turn challenges into opportunities and push beyond their perceived limits.
On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the day will begin with “A Tale of Two Safeties: BBS and HOP” from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., featuring Tim Page-Bottorff and Corrie Pitzer. They will explore two distinct safety models, Safety I and Safety II, and how integrating both approaches can lead to better safety outcomes.
This article originally appeared in the September 2024 issue of Occupational Health & Safety.