Keynote Speakers for AIHce EXP 2023 Announced

Poppy Crum will speak at the opening keynote, and Faridodin “Fredi” Lajvardi will present at the closing keynote.

The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) has announced the two keynote speakers for its AIHce EXP 2023 in May 2023.

NextSense Inc. Chief Scientist and Stanford University Adjunct Professor Poppy Crum, PhD, and Science Teacher Faridodin “Fredi” Lajvardi will speak at the three-day-long conference, according to a news release.

Crum’s presentation, Optimizing Human Performance Through Technology, for the opening session will focus on how developing technology in relation to "human and consumer applications." Technology is changing and will bring positive results in many fields, like speed in treating patients, but Crum thinks “ this technology will advance, not replace, human interactions and experiences,” the news release said. The opening session will take place on May 22, 2023, at 8 a.m. MT.

AIHce EXP 2023 will close with a session from Lajvardi. You may be familiar with Lajvardi if you've seen the movie "Spare Parts," starring George Lopez. Lajvardi, who has been a high school teacher for over 30 years, and the robotics team he led participated in an underwater robotics competition and beat noteworthy competitors, such as MIT, according to Keppler Speakers. His presentation will focus on the value of diversity and the important role it plays in educational influence, team settings, “problem-solving” and “building resilient, innovative organizations,” the news release said. The closing session will occur on May 24, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. MT.

“We’re excited to welcome Poppy Crum and Fredi Lajvardi at AIHce EXP 2023,” said Alla Orlova, AIHA’s managing director of education and technical initiatives, in the news release “and we look forward to learning from them about how technology and diversity can help us make our workplaces and communities healthier.”

AIHce EXP 2023 will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center from May 22 to May 24, with professional development courses being held on May 20, 21 and 25.

About the Author

Alex Saurman is a former Content Editor for Occupational Health & Safety,who has since joined OH&S’s client services team. She continues to work closely with OH&S’s editorial team and contributes to the magazine.

Product Showcase

  • Full Line of Defense Against Combustible Dust Nilfisk

    Nilfisk provides a comprehensive range of industrial vacuums meticulously crafted to adhere to NFPA 652 housekeeping standards, essential for gathering combustible dust in Class I, Group D, and Class II, Groups E, F & G environments or non-classified settings. Our pneumatic vacuums are meticulously engineered to fulfill safety criteria for deployment in hazardous surroundings. Leveraging advanced filtration technology, Nilfisk ensures the secure capture of combustible materials scattered throughout your facility, ranging from fuels, solvents, and metal dust to flour, sugar, and pharmaceutical powders. Read More

  • HAZ LO HEADLAMPS

    With alkaline or rechargeable options, these safety rated, Class 1, Div. 1 Headlamps provide long runtime with both spot and flood options in the same light. Work safely and avoid trip hazards with flexible hands-free lighting from Streamlight. Read More

  • Preventative Heat Safety

    Dehydration and heat exposure impair physical and cognitive performance. Proper hydration boosts heat stress resilience, but hydration needs are highly individualized and hard to predict across a workforce. Connected Hydration® empowers industrial athletes to stay safe through behavioral interventions, informed by sports science, and equips safety teams with critical insights to anticipate high-risk situations and adapt to evolving environmental factors. Curious about applying the latest in sports science based hydration strategies for industrial athletes? Stop by booth #1112 at AIHA or schedule a free demo today at https://epcr.cc/demo. Read More

Featured

Artificial Intelligence

Webinars