Get ready for an elevated experience. The 2026 NSC Safety Summit – set for May 6-8 at the Baltimore Convention Center – will feature new content tracks, expanded programming and a stronger emphasis on leadership development.
The new leadership track addresses a growing industry demand for programming that supports leaders at all levels – from frontline supervisors to C-suite executives. It will provide practical guidance, case studies and strategies to help you strengthen your leadership approach in rapidly evolving operational environments.
An expanded Expo Floor offers more opportunities to connect with safety solutions providers, discover new technologies and learn about the latest safety-related innovations.
In addition, the summit offers educational opportunities via Technical Sessions and Professional Development Seminars. Speakers will offer fresh insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead for safety professionals.
You’ll also have access to a broader range of content without having to choose between overlapping industry gatherings.
The National Safety Council is co-locating multiple events under the Safety Summit banner:
- Future of EHS Conference
- Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) Summit
- NSC Spring Safety Conference & Expo
- Safety on the Edge Conference (taking place May 5-6, this show helps strengthen NSC’s role as the global convener of safety innovation)
This new format is designed to celebrate excellence in safety leadership and reinforce the NSC Safety Summit’s reputation as a premier destination for safety leaders worldwide.
Together, these events will create a comprehensive, multidisciplinary environment in which you can explore emerging issues, deep-dive into specialty topics and collaborate across safety domains.
Tom Bell
Executive Vice President,
Convening and Membership
National Safety Council
Opening keynote
NO FAIL TRUST®: The Flight Plan to a High-Performance Team
8 – 9 a.m. | Ballrooms 3-4
In this high-impact keynote, Jason O. Harris will share proven tactics and tools that leaders need to navigate turbulence; strengthen collaboration; and build empowered, accountable, high-performing teams.
Jason O. Harris
U.S. Air Force Officer
Special Operations Pilot
U.S. Air Force Academy Instructor
Lorraine M. Martin
CEO
National Safety Council
Harris on ‘On the Safe Side’
Hear even more from Jason O. Harris! He’ll be the featured guest on Episode 74 of our “On the Safe Side” podcast. Go to safetyandhealthmagazine.com/podcasts to listen.
Closing keynote
From Humans to Humanoids to AI? Is Safety Ready for It?
Noon – 1 P.M. | Ballrooms 3-4
The safety profession is entering a decisive phase. For decades, improvement has been incremental, built on compliance frameworks, injury rates and structured governance. However, advances in engineering, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure are transforming how organizations operate, raising a critical question: Can safety evolve at the same pace as the systems it seeks to protect?
Corrie Pitzer
CEO
Safemap International
