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Are you looking to be part of a community of like-minded safety practitioners?
Then, come to the 2026 Region 7 VPPPA Conference!
The annual Region VII VPPPA Conference is the premier forum for occupational safety & health and environmental professionals, hourly workers and business leaders from sites seeking VPP approval and organizations striving to improve their safety and health management systems.
Here, you will network with a diverse range of industry experts and thought leaders for peer learning and mentoring opportunities. Find hands-on instruction, in-depth discussions and safety leaders interested in building a professional connection with you.
Workshops and speakers on topics ranging from leadership, engagement and
culture, PSM, health management systems, artificial intelligence and more, you’ll make contacts and acquire knowledge to help you grow your career. Learn best practices, and get tips and tricks from other safety professionals to make your work-life easier!
The event will be held October 19th to 21st, at the Marriott Hotel in Downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
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Seeking Workshop Presenters
Call for Workshop Proposals – VPPPA Region VII October 2026 Regional Conference
We are pleased to invite proposals for workshops to be held in conjunction with VPPPA Region VII taking place on October 19th, 20th and 21st in Des Moines, Iowa.
Workshops provide an opportunity for participants to engage deeply with emerging topics, share expertise, and foster collaboration within the community. Workshops should be approximately 45 minutes in length and allow a few minutes for questions and answers from the audience. We welcome proposals that:
Address timely and relevant themes in the field of plant or manufacturing safety across the VPP spectrum
Offer interactive and participatory formats
Provide clear learning objectives and tangible takeaways
Key Dates:
Proposal Submission Deadline: July 31
Notification of Acceptance: August 15th
Workshop Dates: TBD across October 19, 20 and 21
Submission Guidelines:
Please include the following in your proposal:
Workshop title and abstract (max. 500 words)
Organizers’ names, affiliations, and contact information
Target audience/who should attend
Technical or logistical requirements
Submit your proposal to VPPPA7@gmail.com!
We look forward to receiving your ideas and working together to create an engaging and impactful VPPPA conference.