Workplace Safety Virtual Forum

Welcome keynote

Shaping the Future: Technology-driven safety programs for a safer, more sustainable world

8:30 am CST | 3:30 pm CET

10 minutes 

Verdantix keynote

Technology-led resilience: Transforming safety culture and business performance 

8:40 am CST | 3:40 pm CET 

30 minutes 

In this keynote, Verdantix Senior Manager Chris Sayers examines the interdependence of people, processes and technology in shaping safety excellence. Drawing on insights from the Verdantix Global Corporate Survey of 301 respondents and recent EHS and AI research; this talk will provide EHS leaders with a strategic roadmap for leveraging technology to strengthen safety culture and build proactive, resilient EHS programs. Attendees will also gain a clear understanding on emerging safety technologies and the future of AI-driven risk management

Panel discussion 

Create a culture of safety: Bridge cultural differences and connect teams across organizational lines  

9:10 am CST | 4:10 pm CET 

30 minutes 

A truly resilient safety culture knows no borders or lines. Learn from our panelists how to build a safety culture that bridges cultural differences and unites employees across decentralized departments. Understand how technology can unify safety processes across borders, support a culture of proactive reporting and adapt to local contexts without losing global standards.

Customer success story  

Fostering a proactive safety culture in a decentralized context of a global industrial service provider 

9:40 am CST | 4:40 pm CET  

30 minutes 

Building a safety culture grounded in leading indicators and safe behaviors is no small task—especially in a decentralized, global industrial service environment shaped by diverse client requirements. In this session, discover how KAEFER leveraged purpose-built technology, unified processes and successfully accomplished a shift toward leading indicators to engage teams worldwide and strengthen resilience. 

Welcome keynote

From reactive to proactive: How AI is redefining safety  

8:30 am CST | 3:30 pm CET 

30 minutes 

This session explores how AI is transforming safety from reactive to proactive through a focus on fit-for-purpose applications that simplify, standardize and connect the dots. By standardizing risk studies, strengthening incident reporting and prediction, and simplifying critical work processes such as permits and task risk assessments, AI can reduce complexity, connect data, and enable smarter more joined up decisions—empowering organizations to prevent incidents and achieve higher safety performance. 

Expert insights

Leveraging AI in workplace safety: From vision to practical impact 

9:00 am CST | 4:00 pm CET 

45 minutes 

AI can transform workplace safety, but success depends on clearly defining purposeful use cases and ensuring operational alignment. Too often, projects are derailed by complex challenges, poor data quality or lack of stakeholder buy-in. In this session, you’ll first hear ERM’s strategy for leveraging AI in workplace safety, followed by an example of how this came to life with a joint ERM and Sphera client. Learn how to overcome initial barriers and translate AI’s potential into measurable safety and sustainability gains. 

Customer success story  

Unlocking safety insights: Turning data into action with AI 

9:45 am CST | 4:45 pm CET  

30 minutes

This session demonstrates how AI transforms safety data from incidents, near-misses, and observations into actionable insights. Attendees will learn how AI-driven analytics uncover hidden trends and risk patterns, enabling smarter decision-making, stronger safety programs, and measurable improvements in workplace safety performance.