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Share Your Expertise. Inspire Action

You are invited to submit a proposal to speak at the 2027 NSC Congress & Expo, taking place September 24- 30, 2027, in Anaheim. This is your opportunity to share your expertise at the world's largest annual safety event and help shape the future of safety.

A successful submission will include real-world examples, proven strategies and practical solutions. Whether you're presenting innovative approaches, leadership lessons, or breakthrough safety practices, your session should deliver actionable insights that inspire attendees to take action within their organizations.

Proposals are being accepted for full and multi-day Professional Development Seminars and Breakout Sessions. 

Professional Development Seminars

Professional Development Seminars offer in-depth learning in a smaller classroom setting. These intensive full-day or multi-day learning experiences are designed for safety professionals seeking advanced knowledge on a particular topic. The attendee should leave the seminar with new strategic insights and practical takeaways to implement within their own organization.

Breakout Sessions 

These educational sessions are organized by topic area. Formats may include traditional lecture presentations, research findings, case studies or roundtable formats. Submissions should provide evidence-based guidance and information or illustrate the use of technology to mitigate a specific risk and appeal to safety professionals of all levels. 

Mini Sessions

Mini Sessions are 30 minute, interactive presentations offering quick and timely insights on a hot topic. Designed to provide essential information in a flash, these focused sessions will be conveniently located on the Expo Floor.  

Proposal Guidelines

  • Submit your proposal via the online application by Friday, December 18, 2026. 
  • Presenters must be available to present in person on September 24-30, 2027. Speaker changes are not permitted once a proposal has been selected.  
  • Include learning objectives and past speaking experience in your proposal
  • International submissions should focus on universal safety topics
  • Speakers are not permitted to sell, promote or give significant exposure to any organization's products or services. This includes placing any advertising or informational literature in or adjacent to the meeting rooms. 
  • Proposals should not be a sales pitch and will not be considered. If you are an exhibitor or consultant, we strongly recommend presenting with a customer. 
  • If selected, each speaker will receive a complimentary badge for the Full Conference & Expo. Access to the Professional Development Seminars requires a separate fee. 
  • Speakers will not be reimbursed for hotel or travel expenses incurred for breakout sessions.
  • Speakers must sign a speaker agreement upon acceptance of the proposal.
  • Panel discussions are limited to a maximum of 4 presenters. 
  • Limit 3 proposals per speaker.

Topical Submission Guide

Topics for submissions should fall into one of the categories below.  

Programs and processes that facilitate S&H reporting, metrics, analysis, incident learning, organizational learning, audits, program review, and S&H professional development.

Programs and processes that survey and control or eliminate workplace hazards.

Programs and processes that identify and prioritize workplace hazards.

Programs and processes that assess risk, manage S&H documentation, promote worker health and well-being, manage S&H training and communications, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage maintenance, inspections, management of change, and emergency response plans and procedures.

Organizational leadership value of and commitment to safety and health and fully integrating S&H into the business process.

Transportation-related safety

Organizational culture that recognizes, promotes, and operationalizes safety and health programs related to worker protection, DEI, and external stakeholders.

Worker involvement in safety and health.

Attendee Experience

Our attendees consist of a diverse group of industry professionals with varying levels of experience and expertise. 

Geared toward the attendee who is new to the safety industry and has had little or no training (0-3 years experience).

Attendee who has experience in the field and wants to build on it (4-9 years experience).

Geared toward the attendee with advanced level expertise (10+ years experience).

Deadline for Proposals

All proposals must be submitted by December 18, 2026.  The Conference Program Committee will review all submissions, with notification of acceptance decisions sent by March 1, 2027.

Submission of a proposal indicates your commitment to present in person if selected. Presenters must be available during the conference dates applicable to their session type: September 27-29 for Breakout Sessions and September 24-26 or September 29 & 30 for a Professional Development Seminar.

To ensure a well-balanced program, the Conference Manager reserves the right to assign presentation dates and times based on content needs and scheduling considerations. Once scheduled, presentations may only be changed or canceled under limited circumstances.   

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