2027 Conference Schedule

Beyond Safety 2027 Schedule

One focused day. A full schedule of impact.

Plan your day with two keynotes, eight breakout topics across four time blocks, breakfast, lunch and networking. All times are Central; additional presenters and final session titles will be announced as confirmed.

DateFebruary 2, 2027
7:15 AM – 5:00 PM CT
LocationBlue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa
Michigan City, Indiana
Presented ByPIP Global Safety

Plan Your Day

Choose your sessions. Make connections.

Start with Justin Azbill’s morning keynote and join Jeremiah Sinks for the lunch keynote. Choose one of two concurrent sessions in each of the four breakout time blocks.

Registration and breakfast begin at 7:15 AM. The program starts at 8:00 AM, followed by refreshments and networking from 3:45–5:00 PM. Vendor set-up is 6:15–7:15 AM.

February 2, 2027 · All Times Central

Your Beyond Safety agenda.

Use the times below to plan your day. Breakouts within each time block run concurrently. Final presentation titles and remaining speakers may be updated.

6:15 – 7:15 AMCentral Time

Vendor Set-Up

Exhibitors prepare their spaces before attendee arrival.

Set-Up
7:15 – 8:00 AMCentral Time

Registration & Breakfast

Check in and enjoy breakfast before the program begins.

Check In
8:00 AMCentral Time

Welcome

Welcome to Beyond Safety 2027.

Welcome
8:10 – 9:10 AMCentral Time

Morning Keynote

Survival Mode — Justin Azbill, Ph.D.

Keynote
9:30 – 10:30 AMCentral Time

Concurrent Breakouts

1 · How to Handle OSHA Inspections — Mark Lies, Seyfarth
2 · Data Centers & Safety — Ian Smith, Turner

Choose One
10:50 – 11:50 AMCentral Time

Concurrent Breakouts

3 · Energy Based Safety – Part 2 — ISN
4 · CPR, AED and Chain of Survival — American Heart Association

Choose One
11:50 AM – 1:15 PMCentral Time

Lunch & Keynote

Move from Managing to Leading — Jeremiah Sinks, Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Keynote
1:30 – 2:30 PMCentral Time

Concurrent Breakouts

5 · Fleet Safety / Telematics — Speaker to Be Announced
6 · ROI of Safety — Justin Azbill, Ph.D.

Choose One
2:45 – 3:45 PMCentral Time

Concurrent Breakouts

7 · Workers’ Compensation & Claims — Kristen Walker, Walker & Associates
8 · The Reality of AI for Construction Safety 101 — Robert McKinney, SiteDocs

Choose One
3:45 – 5:00 PMCentral Time

Refreshments & Networking

Connect with fellow attendees, speakers and industry partners.

Networking

What Will Be Included

A day built for learning and connection.

01

Keynote Presentations

Experienced voices addressing leadership, responsibility and the future of safer work.

02

Breakout Sessions

Concurrent learning opportunities covering practical and timely industry topics.

03

Sponsor Expo

Time to discover tools, services and companies supporting construction and safety teams.

04

Industry Networking

Meaningful opportunities to connect with contractors, owners and safety professionals.

Join Us at Beyond Safety

Your seat can be confirmed now.

Reserve your place for a day of practical safety education and industry connections at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City.

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