Innovation and Collaboration Drive the NSC Safety Congress & Expo

From emerging technologies to peer-to-peer learning, attendees are discovering practical ideas they can take home to strengthen workplace safety.

• By Stasia DeMarco
• Aug 12, 2026

The Indiana Convention Center is once again the gathering place for thousands of workplace safety professionals as the National Safety Council Safety Congress & Expo brings together more than 1,000 exhibitors, industry experts and safety leaders to explore the latest products, technologies and strategies aimed at preventing injuries and strengthening workplace safety.

Whether attendees are searching for a new connected safety solution, looking to better understand emerging regulations or simply hoping to learn how peers are solving similar challenges, the conference offers opportunities to explore ideas that extend well beyond the Expo floor.

According to Necoya Tyson, senior director of conventions at the National Safety Council, one of the event's greatest strengths is bringing together research, technology and practical experience in one place.

"Every year, the Expo floor allows attendees to experience the latest developments and innovations in safety," Tyson said. "With more than 1,000 exhibitors, safety professionals have the opportunity to see how advancements in research, technology and solutions are translating into practice and helping organizations identify risks, prevent injuries and champion employee safety."

One of the featured attractions is the Safety Technology Pavilion, where attendees can experience the Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge. The competition showcases emerging technologies designed to identify, secure and communicate hazardous energy risks while giving attendees the opportunity to vote for the innovation they believe has the greatest potential to improve workplace safety.

Artificial intelligence, wearable technologies, connected worker systems and data-driven safety solutions are among the innovations drawing significant attention throughout the Expo. Tyson said many attendees are increasingly focused on technologies that help organizations move beyond reacting to incidents and toward identifying hazards before they result in injuries.

"Many attendees are learning more about ways to help predict possible hazards, effectively integrate data analytics, champion employee engagement and ultimately prevent incidents before they happen," she said.

The educational program complements the exhibit hall with more than 130 technical sessions covering topics such as leadership, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, human and organizational performance, risk management and emerging workplace technologies. Learning Labs and Safety Huddles provide additional opportunities for attendees to participate in interactive discussions and demonstrations without leaving the Expo floor.

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