AIHA Connect 2026 Expo to Highlight Technology, Data Integration in OEHS
The Event will feature 200+ exhibitors, innovation showcases and integrated learning focused on advancing occupational health and safety solutions
- By Stasia DeMarco
- Apr 06, 2026
The AIHA Connect 2026 Expo will take place June 1–3 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. It is set to showcase the evolving landscape of occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS), with a strong emphasis on technology, data integration and innovative solutions for worker protection.
Featuring more than 200 exhibitors, the Expo serves as a central hub for professionals to explore the latest tools, equipment and services designed to address workplace hazards and improve health outcomes. Dedicated Expo hours and integrated programming aim to provide both hands-on experiences and educational opportunities.
A key feature of this year’s Expo is the introduction of Innovation Stations, where exhibitors will deliver short presentations highlighting new products and emerging technologies. These sessions are designed to give attendees a concise overview of advancements in monitoring equipment, software platforms and safety solutions.
The Expo also reflects a broader industry shift toward connected technologies and real-time data applications. Exhibitors are expected to highlight solutions that go beyond traditional exposure assessment, focusing instead on systems that integrate data collection, analysis, and decision-making.
In addition, a new exhibitor pavilion will spotlight first-time participants, offering attendees exposure to emerging companies and new approaches within the OEHS space.
Educational content will be embedded throughout the Expo floor, including main stage presentations and live-streamed sessions. This format is intended to blend product discovery with professional development, providing attendees with insights into both current challenges and future trends.
Organizers have also emphasized experience-driven elements, such as networking spaces and interactive areas, to encourage engagement among attendees, exhibitors and industry leaders.
The AIHA Connect Expo continues to serve as a key venue for identifying trends in occupational health and safety, particularly as the field increasingly incorporates digital tools, data-driven strategies and holistic approaches to worker well-being.
About the Author
Stasia DeMarco brings a strong and varied journalism background to her role at Occupational Health & Safety, having previously served as a multimedia editor, broadcast journalist, professor and reviewer across major news organizations. As Content Editor, she writes news and feature articles, hosts sponsor and editorial webinars, co-hosts the SafetyPod worker health and safety podcast, and manages the brand’s digital and social media presence. She is committed to informing and engaging the safety community through compelling reporting and conversations that support safer, healthier workplaces.