Networking Takes Center Stage at 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo
This year’s Safety Congress & Expo offers ample opportunities to expand professional connections.
- By David Kopf
- Sep 09, 2024
The National Safety Council (NSC) is gearing up to host its 2024 Safety Congress & Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Sept. 13-19. This year’s event offers a wide range of networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with safety professionals, learn from industry leaders, and celebrate safety excellence.
A key feature of the networking lineup is the NSC Division/Section Meetings, which run from Sunday, Sept. 15, through Wednesday, Sept. 18. These meetings provide a forum for NSC member company employees to share best practices, discuss industry trends, receive regulatory updates, and enhance safety leadership skills. Attendees not employed by an NSC member company can join the meetings for an additional fee.
The meetings will cover topics such as emerging safety issues and regulatory changes, making them a prime opportunity for networking and professional development. The schedule for the meetings is available on the NSC Safety Congress & Expo website, congress.nsc.org.
One of the marquee events of the week is the Green Cross Celebration, presented by U.S. Steel, taking place on Monday, Sept. 16, at Walt Disney World’s Epcot. The event starts with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner, entertainment, and the Green Cross for Safety awards presentation. After dinner, attendees will enjoy a dessert reception and fireworks show. The celebration helps raise funds to support NSC’s safety advocacy work. This event requires separate registration, with tickets priced at $325 per person.
On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the National Awards Celebration will be held at the Rosen Centre Hotel from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Attendees can toast to the achievements of 2024’s NSC award winners while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. This event offers a chance to mingle with industry colleagues and recognize safety leaders for their outstanding contributions. Pre-registration is required, with tickets available for $85 per person, which includes hors d’oeuvres and two drink tickets.
Beyond networking, the NSC Safety Congress & Expo provides numerous opportunities for specialized training and education. Attendees can expand their knowledge on topics such as mental health, serious injury and fatality prevention (SIF), and artificial intelligence, as well as learn from vendors on the expo floor.
About the Author
David Kopf is the publisher and executive editor of Occupational Health & Safety magazine.