ASSP Opens Call for Presenters for Safety 2027 Conference + Expo
Safety professionals have until Sept. 8 to submit proposals for educational sessions at the industry conference, scheduled for June 2027 in New Orleans.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- Jul 13, 2026
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has opened its call for presenters for the Safety 2027 Conference + Expo, inviting safety professionals to submit proposals for educational sessions at the annual event, which will take place June 7–9, 2027, in New Orleans.
Speaker proposals will be accepted from July 13 through Sept. 8, 2026, with applicants able to submit up to two proposals. ASSP said the conference is designed to provide environmental, health and safety (EHS) professionals with education on emerging trends, innovations and leading practices while offering networking opportunities with industry peers.
Applicants may submit proposals in one of two formats: lecture sessions, which feature instructor-led presentations, or industry roundtables, which emphasize interactive discussion and peer collaboration.
According to ASSP, interest in presenting at the conference continues to grow. The organization received more than 760 speaker proposals for its previous conference, covering topics such as artificial intelligence, benchmarking, emergency response, environmental issues, safety culture, serious injuries and fatalities, and workforce well-being.
"The Safety Conference + Expo is the industry's premier event for safety professionals around the world, offering exceptional education and networking opportunities for more than 6,000 attendees and 700 exhibitors," said Monique Parker, CSP, president of ASSP. "As we look ahead to Safety 2027, I encourage my peers to share how they're applying innovation and leading practices to address workplace challenges and reduce risk. Whether you're new to the profession or a seasoned practitioner, there's always valuable knowledge and insights to share to help advance the profession."
ASSP's Professional Development Conference Committee, made up of member volunteers representing a range of industries and practice specialties, will review all submissions. Applicants will be notified of the committee's decisions by Jan. 31, 2027.
Additional information about submitting a proposal is available on the ASSP website.
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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.