Networking and Activities
- Sunday, June 14 | 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Anaheim Convention Center, South Building, Hall C Foyer, Level One
Sunday Badge Pickup
Skip the lines on Monday morning and pick up your badge on Sunday! Meet up with fellow attendees and get the lay of the land before the program begins. Enjoy live music during this open house-style event.
- Tuesday, Aug. 6 | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Lobby F
New! Leaders in Safety Tech Demos
Step into a world where safety meets innovation! After you pick up your badge on Tuesday, sit in on short demos and connect with companies focused on the latest advancements in safety technology. Take advantage of this pre-show time to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and stay ahead of the curve in safety innovation. You’ll also have an opportunity to connect with these companies during their flash sessions on the expo floor during the conference.
- Monday, June 15 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- House of Blues Anaheim
Monday Night Social
Kick back after the first day of conference and meet up fellow safety professionals at the ASSP Monday Night Social hosted at the House of Blues Anaheim. Sip local drinks, enjoy creative bites and get ready to dance and sing with live music bringing the heart and soul of House of Blues to life!
Tickets can be purchased for $25 during the registration process. Proceeds from the event will support the ASSP Foundation Career Development Grant Program, which provides funding to EHS professionals and students to support their professional development costs.
Event Sponsored by
- Monday, June 15 - Wednesday, June 17 | during concurrent session periods
- Refer to the Safety 2026 app for room locations
Industry Roundtables
Industry Roundtables are collaborative, discussion-based sessions designed to move beyond traditional lecture format. Facilitated by Practice Specialty and Common Interest Group volunteers, these highly interactive roundtables provide a community-based space for safety professionals of all experience levels to connect with peers, share challenges, and explore practical solutions around a central topic. With seating limited to 100 participants per session, attendees gain meaningful dialogue, fresh perspectives and actionable insights.
- Expo Hours
- Expo Hall
Career Advancement Center
Careers Grow in Community.
Explore leadership pathways, mentorship conversations, and meaningful connections that make your career more than just a job.
- Tuesday, June 16 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
- TBD
Belonging in Safety: A Community Connection Event
Join us for an evening of authentic connection and conversation hosted by ASSP’s Common Interest Groups. Designed as a welcoming and inclusive gathering, this event offers attendees the opportunity to build relationships, share experiences and learn how ASSP communities support professional growth and belonging. Enjoy light refreshments and meaningful dialogue in a space centered on connection and community. Open to all conference registrants; ticket required. Registration is $25 and can be added during the Safety 2026 registration process.
- Monday, June 15 | Time is TBD
- Expo Hall dining area
Lunchtime Meetups with ASSP Communities
Connect with peers and expand your professional network during Lunchtime Meetups. Hosted by Practice Specialties and Common Interest Groups, these gatherings are designed to foster collaboration, spark conversation and help you explore ways to get involved in communities aligned with your interests.
Meetups will take place at designated tables in the Expo Hall dining area. Meet new people and learn more about each community’s programming and leadership opportunities.
Meditation Sessions
- Monday, June 15 | 7:00am – 7:45am and Tuesday, June 16 | 2:15pm – 3:00pm
- Room 262A-C, North Building
Hosted by WISE
Begin, or reset, your conference day grounded and centered. Hosted by WISE, this guided meditation and breathing experience is designed to help you welcome the moment, settle your thoughts and build positive momentum. Whether you join the morning or afternoon session, or both, you’ve create space to focus recharge and step forward with calm energy and intention. This experience is open to all attendees.
Community Events
The ASSP Communities are also planning events throughout the Safety 2022 week.
BISE Networking Social
- Monday, June 27 | 6.30 PM MT
- Williams Inn Pizza & Sports Bar - 2210 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Join us for the in-person BISE Networking Social on Monday, June 27, 2022! There will be networking, food, music and games. Register today!
WISE Gathering
- Sunday, June 26 | 7.30 PM MT
- Kroll’s South Loop – 1736 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago
Come meet new friends or hand out with friends you have not seen in a while. We will have appetizers courtesy of the Middle Tennessee Chapter and a cash bar available for a cocktail, mocktail or local brew.
WISE Virtual Networking Night
- Networking | Monday, June 27 | 8.00 PM MT
Grab a cocktail, mocktail and apps and we’ll make this fun! Meet the new WISE leadership and hear about the WISE SPY, the WISE PEG, ChapterWISE and Mentoring Excellence honorees. Celebrate our 20-year WISE-iversary with some trivia and connect over where we are going in the future.
Hispanic Safety Professionals Social Event
- Sunday, June 26 | 7.00 PM MT
- Napolita Restaurant at Millennium Park – 11 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Join members of the Hispanic Safety Professionals for a meet up during Safety 2022. Come by Napolita Restaurant for networking and refreshments on Sunday, June 26. Please contact Dan Ramir at 773-339-2806 to be added to the list.
Emerging Professionals Meet Up
- Monday, June 27 | 7.00 PM MT
- Vu Rooftop - 133 E Cermak, Chicago, IL
Come by Vu Rooftop and network with fellow Emerging Professionals on Monday, June 27, 2022! No reservation necessary, contact Trynitie Thornton at (918) 313-9212 with any questions.
Utilities Practice Specialty Gathering
- Sunday, June 26 | 7.30 PM MT
- Fatpour Tap Works - 2206 S. Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL
Come join the Utility Practices Specialty for an evening of great company, food, and drink on the eve of ASSP’s Safety 2022. Dress casually and comfortably. Hope to see you there! Please RSVP to Jenniffer Zillmer (jennifferZillmer@alliantenergy.com) or Jeremy Presnal (jpresnal@shermco.com).