Speakers & Topics | Beyond Safety Conference 2027
February 2, 2027 · 8:00 AM–4:00 PM · Avalon Manor

2027 Conference Program

The right voices. Real safety issues.

We are building a lineup of experienced professionals who understand the decisions, risks and responsibilities safety leaders face every day.

Speakers to be announced soon
Preview the topics

What to expect

A full day built around the work.

Practical sessions. Experienced voices. Information you can use.

The working program includes two keynote presentations and two breakout blocks with concurrent sessions. The final schedule is subject to speaker confirmation.

Breakfast keynote2 breakout blocksLunch keynote
01

CPR, AED & the Chain of Survival

Emergency-response education focused on immediate action, life-saving systems and the role every workplace can play before first responders arrive.

02

Team Leadership

Practical leadership strategies for building trust, strengthening accountability and helping teams perform safely under pressure.

03

Artificial Intelligence & Safety

A practical look at how AI is changing safety planning, field communication, risk identification and day-to-day decision-making.

04

Energy-Based Safety

Critical-risk exposures, high-energy assessments and the direct and alternate controls that help prevent serious incidents and fatalities.

05

Mental Health in Construction

Recognizing workforce challenges, reducing stigma and giving leaders practical ways to support employees and connect them with help.

06

Workers’ Compensation & Claims

Reporting, claims handling, EMR impact, defense strategy and real-world lessons that can improve outcomes for employees and employers.

07

Legal Incident Investigation & Liability

What employers should understand about investigations, OSHA inspections, documentation, legal exposure and the decisions made after an incident.

08

Driver Safety, Telematics & Auto Liability

Driver behavior, work-zone connectivity, fleet maintenance, legal exposure and emerging telematics applications—without the sales pitch.

09

Data-Center Safety

Safety considerations within fast-growing, high-demand data-center construction and operations environments.

How we are building the lineup

Experience over hype.

Industry experience

Speakers who understand construction, industrial work and the realities of managing risk.

Practical takeaways

Sessions designed to leave attendees with ideas they can take back to their companies.

Current challenges

Topics shaped around emerging risks, workforce concerns and changing technology.

No sales pitches

Useful education and honest discussion come first.

Speaker announcements are coming soon.