AIHce EXP 2023: New Location, Same Great Show
Located for the first time in Phoenix, this year’s May 22-24 AIHce EXP Conference and Exposition from AIHA will serve up a solid slate of educational sessions and opportunities to meet with vendors.
- By David Kopf, Alex Saurman
- May 01, 2023
Since 1939, the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) has hosted its AIHce EXP Conference and Exposition (www.aihceexp.org) in a variety of cities around the United States, but this year marks the first time the event has come to Arizona’s “Urban Heart” of Phoenix. While the location might be different, attendees can expect to enjoy the same great educational offerings, special events and expo hall they have come to expect from the long-running event.
Conference & Expo
AIHce EXP 2023 will run from May 22 to May 24 at the Phoenix Convention Center, with professional development courses (PDCs) bookending the main conference on May 20, 21 and 25. Conference sessions run 10 a.m. to 4:25 p.m. MT on May 22, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT on May 23, and 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. MT on May 24. There are a wide variety of conference tracks and sessions held during the event, presented by a variety of experts. Additionally, the AIHA Educational Transcript provides proof of live participation in AIHce EXP and PDCs. For the main conference, each in-person attendee will have a transcript update indicating their verified participation for up to 18 contact hours. Virtual offerings for both conference sessions and PDCs are available.
The show also developed some special education tracks: an Academic Track for IH/OH students and young professionals; a Climate Change Hazards and Risks Track to bring attention to climate change hazards and risks; a Laboratory Health and Safety Track for laboratory personnel and persons interested in improving their knowledge of sampling and laboratory testing and analysis; and a Total Worker Health Track to promote Total Worker Health practices in and out of the workplace.
Also, 30-minute Research Roundups run May 22-24 to help attendees pack in additional education in a shorter time allotment, and a May 22 Sunset Session lets attendees follow an expert discussion in a more relaxed, interactive format. This year’s theme is “The Fellows SIG Debate - Is a Science or Engineering Degree Better for Becoming a CIH?”
When it comes to the AIHce EXP expo hall, there are nearly 170 companies exhibiting at the show, showcasing a wide range of products and services. The expo hall is open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MT on May 22, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. MT on May 23, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MT on May 24.
Besides meeting with vendors, there are some other attractions on the show floor, starting with the annual Monday Night Networking Reception, which lets attendees start the night with some hors d’oeuvres, a free drink, and a great venue for networking. Attendees can also play the Pathway Passport challenge using the AIHce EXP mobile app, which lets them win prizes by visiting companies participating in the challenge. Other expo features include food and beverage areas and collaboration areas where attendees and rest and share ideas with peers.
This article originally appeared in the April/May 2023 issue of Occupational Health & Safety.