The National Safety Council and Safety On The Edge Global Forum聽announce a groundbreaking partnership that will bring their respective safety leadership events together under one roof. 聽The NSC Safety Summit, the evolution of the NSC Spring Safety Conference and Expo, will join forces with the Safety On The Edge Global Forum for the first time. The events will be co-located at the Baltimore Convention Center in May 2026, creating an unparalleled experience for safety professionals worldwide.
The 2026 NSC Safety Summit pulls together safety leadership talent and content including Future of EHS, HOP and Campbell Institute programming into one comprehensive safety leadership experience. It will feature inspiring keynote sessions providing valuable insights from industry leaders, professional development seminars and continuing education credits, and relationship building opportunities designed to foster connection and networking.
The Safety On The Edge Global Forum is a premium event, bringing together global experts and thought leaders to explore the future of workplace safety. Through cutting-edge presentations and workshops in AI, mental health, HOP, safety culture and leadership, it fosters cross-industry collaboration and equips organizations with tools to move beyond compliance to the prevention of serious injuries and fatalities.
This collaboration represents a shared commitment to advancing the future of safety through innovation, leadership and community. By bringing together the most forward-thinking safety events, attendees will gain access to a broader spectrum of insights, tools and strategies to address today鈥檚 most pressing safety challenges.
鈥淭his partnership is about more than just sharing a venue 鈥� it鈥檚 about sharing a vision,鈥� NSC CEO Lorraine Martin said. 鈥淏y uniting the academic and industry connections of SOTE with the proven safety leadership of the NSC Safety Summit, we are creating a space where the safety community can grow, evolve and build a safer future, together.鈥�
鈥淲e are thrilled to join forces with NSC in this landmark event,鈥� said Corrie Pitzer and Malcolm Staves, co-founders of SOTE. Corrie is the CEO of Safemap International, and Malcolm is the global vice president for health and safety for L鈥橭real. 鈥淥ur mission has always been to push the boundaries of what safety can be. By aligning with NSC, we鈥檙e amplifying that mission and creating a platform where innovation meets leadership 鈥� where the edge becomes the new center.鈥�