Safety 2025 Showcases Growth, Connection and Innovation; Anaheim to Host 2026 Event
ASSP’s Safety 2025 conference in Orlando brought together safety professionals from around the world to focus on innovation, leadership development, and peer connection—setting the stage for the 65th annual event in Anaheim in 2026.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- Jul 28, 2025
Thousands of occupational safety and health professionals gathered last week at Safety 2025, the American Society of Safety Professionals’ (ASSP) annual Professional Development Conference and Expo. Held at the Orange County Convention Center, the event emphasized networking, leadership and a growing embrace of innovation in the safety field.
The three-day event featured more than 200 sessions, keynotes and hands-on experiences tailored to safety professionals at all career stages. Attendees participated in morning wellness events like the Rise & Shine Speedy Stroll, engaged in structured peer networking and attended panels covering risk management, mental health, safety technology, diversity and more.
Shasta Nelson, a leading voice on workplace connection, delivered the opening keynote, highlighting the role of positive relationships in building safer, more resilient workforces.
“Connection is no longer a soft skill—it’s a strategic safety imperative,” Nelson said.
The ASSP Marketplace buzzed with live demos and product showcases, including deep dives into ASSP’s Safety Trekr AI™, a closed-model digital assistant that provides real-time safety answers based on content from the Safety Professionals Handbook.
“2025 was a historic year,” said Dawn Conroy, ASSP’s Director of Marketing Strategy. “And it marks a turning point for how we share safety knowledge, connect across industries and support the next generation of safety leaders.”
ASSP is already preparing for next year’s milestone event.
Save the Date: Anaheim 2026
The organization’s 65th Annual Conference and Expo will be held in Anaheim, Calif., from June 15–17, 2026.
The Call Is Open: Share Your Expertise at Safety 2026
ASSP is now accepting session proposals for its 65th annual Conference and Expo. The planning committee invites safety professionals to share their real-world experience and help shape the conversation around today’s most critical workplace safety issues. Contribute to one of the industry’s most influential stages by submitting a proposal to present a concurrent session at Safety 2026, taking place June 15–17 in Anaheim, Calif.
Session proposals are due Sept. 10, 2025.
Apply today: www.assp.org
About the Author
Stasia DeMarco is the Content Editor for OH&S.