Episode 212: Perspectives from 40 Years of the VPPPA

VPPPA Executive Director Chris Williams, CAE, joins the podcast to discuss the 40th anniversary of the association and the Safety+ Symposium.

  • By David Kopf
  • Oct 07, 2024

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association recently enjoyed its 40th anniversary as well as the 40th edition of its annual Safety+ Symposium, which ran Aug. 25-28 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colo. VPPPA Executive Director Chris Williams, CAE, joins the podcast to discuss how the association and the show have evolved over time; significant takeaways and highlights from the event; and the future of safety and the role of innovations such as artificial intelligence in safety. Listen in on this far-reaching discussion about the milestone anniversary and safety as a whole.

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About the Author

David Kopf is the publisher and executive editor of Occupational Health & Safety magazine.

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