NSC and Safety On The Edge Announce Strategic Co-location in Baltimore

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council and Safety On The Edge Global Forum are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership that will bring their respective safety leadership events together under one roof.

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's most pressing safety challenges.

"This partnership is about more than just sharing a venue—it's about sharing a vision," said Lorraine Martin, CEO of NSC. "By 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."

"We are thrilled to join forces with NSC in this landmark event," said Corrie Pitzer and Malcolm Staves, the co-founders of SOTE. Corrie is the CEO of Safemap International and Malcolm is the Global VP Health & Safety for L'Oreal. "Our mission has always been to push the boundaries of what safety can be. By aligning with NSC, we're amplifying that mission and creating a platform where innovation meets leadership—where the edge becomes the new center."

Register for SOTE here. NSC Safety Summit registration will be available late fall. Interested attendees can pre-register here. Full program details will be available at nsc.org and safetyontheedge.com.

About the National Safety Council
The National Safety Council is America's leading nonprofit safety advocate – and has been for over 110 years. As a mission-based organization, we work to eliminate the leading causes of preventable death and injury, focusing our efforts on the workplace and roadways. We create a culture of safety to not only keep people safer at work, but also beyond the workplace so they can live their fullest lives.

About Safety On The Edge
The Safety On The Edge Global Forum is a premier international platform uniting academia, industry leaders, safety professionals, and regulatory experts to explore the future of workplace safety. Focused on breakthroughs in technology, behavioral science, and organizational culture, the forum highlights trends in AI, automation, Industry 4.0/5.0, and innovative risk‑management models. Attendees gain best‑practice case studies, engage with thought leaders, and break down disciplinary silos across engineering, HR, sustainability, and leadership. With immersive workshops, virtual and in‑person formats, the event empowers organizations to elevate safety from compliance to forward‑looking transformation, enabling more resilient, risk‑intelligent cultures.

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