NSC Opens Registration for 2026 Safety Summit

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Registration is now open for the 2026 NSC Safety Summit, taking place May 6-8 at the Baltimore Convention Center. This new event promotes modern safety and risk prevention strategies to help ensure everyone gets home safely.

For the first time, the NSC Safety Summit is uniting with the Safety On The Edge Global Forum, bringing together two complementary events under one roof. The collaboration creates new opportunities for learning, connection and conversation, giving attendees access to a broader range of ideas, tools and perspectives on today’s most pressing safety challenges.

The NSC Safety Summit, an evolution of the NSC Spring Safety Conference and Expo, convenes safety and health leaders, practitioners and innovators to explore the future of workplace safety. The event will feature: 

• Inspiring keynote sessions that highlight modern safety practices and system-based approaches
• Educational sessions on artificial intelligence, technology for injury prevention, Serious Incident and Fatality reduction, HOP, compliance, hazard recognition and safety management systems
• Professional development seminars and continuing education opportunities designed to turn emerging safety concepts into practical application 
• Leaders in Safety award celebration at M&T Bank Exchange, recognizing safety excellence while connecting with peers in a historic Baltimore venue
• More than 150 exhibitors sharing the latest safety technology and solutions
• Meaningful networking and relationship-building opportunities with peers and safety leaders

The Safety On The Edge Global Forum connects academic and thought leaders to examine research and real-world experiences influencing the next chapter of workplace safety. By co-locating the two events, attendees can learn from diverse viewpoints and join discussions aimed at solving current safety challenges.

To register for the 2026 NSC Safety Summit or find additional program details, visit 2026safetysummit.nsc.org. Register for the Safety On The Edge Global Forum at safetyontheedge.com. Individuals who register for either event will receive a discount code for the other.

About the National Safety Council
The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate – and has been for over 110 years. As a mission-based organization, we work to eliminate the leading causes of preventable death and injury, focusing our efforts on the workplace and roadways. We create a culture of safety to not only keep people safer at work, but also beyond the workplace so they can live their fullest lives.

About Safety On The Edge
The Safety On The Edge Global Forum is a premier international platform uniting academia, industry leaders, safety professionals and regulatory experts to explore the future of workplace safety. Focused on breakthroughs in technology, behavioral science and organizational culture, the forum highlights trends in AI, automation, Industry 4.0/5.0 and innovative risk‑management models. Attendees gain best‑practice case studies, engage with thought leaders and break down disciplinary silos across engineering, HR, sustainability and leadership. With immersive workshops, virtual and in‑person formats, the event empowers organizations to elevate safety from compliance to forward‑looking transformation, enabling more resilient, risk‑intelligent cultures.

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