Region 7 Safety Conference
Downtown Marriott Des Moines, Iowa
October 19th to 21st
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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.
Want to showcase your company at the Conference?
Sign up to be an exhibitor, as we will bring the audience to you!
- Direct Access to Decision Makers: Reach an audience that cares about safety! The attendees are front-line decision-making safety professionals.
- High-Quality Lead Generation: Many event participants are first-timers, providing a fresh audience for your products.
- Dedicated Exhibit Time: The symposium maximizes your exposure with frequent interactive sessions in the Exhibit Hall and designated networking breaks in the hall.
Register here to exhibit at the Safety-7 Conference and Expo
Or contact Brent Nelson directly for an exhibitor package, price list, your questions or more information.
The Region VII Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) is a recognized leader in safety and health and environmental excellence. We work in cooperation with communities, workers, industries, and governments to educate industry within the region (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska) about the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) and other voluntary governmental efforts to improve workers’ safety and health and their work environment.
We take great pride in inviting you to the 29th Annual Safety-7 Conference & Expo. This year we want our Conference and Expo attendees to be blown away with valuable information on safety and health best practices, with the anticipation of growing their knowledge and skill and gaining a strong understanding and commitment to the VPP and the VPPPA. The VPPPA Conference and Exposition will be held at:
DES MOINES MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN
700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50309
October 19th – 21st, 2026
We anticipate approximately 300-400 attendees from industry including safety and health professionals and committee members, Environmental professionals, occupational health professionals, workers’ compensation administrators, industrial hygienists, OSHA agency officials, and representatives from manufacturing and engineering. This is a tremendous opportunity for you to display your products and services to a large group of interested parties.
Register HERE or Contact Brent Nelson directly for an exhibitor package, price list, your questions or more information.