Conference Highlights
Reasons to Attend
Join our 75th Anniversary celebration. Choose from 50+ sessions where we continue our mission to educate Washington's workforce.
The Preconference and General Conference are eligible for CEU/contact hours.
Come meet our 80+ exhibitors in our redesigned Exhibit Hall. We have added new interactive displays.
Pole Top Rescue Competition returns to Tollefson Square during the lunch hour on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
We are hosting a networking event on Wednesday, Sept. 30 in the Exhibit Hall
Workshops are offered on Tuesday, Sept. 29, for an additional fee.
- When Safety Becomes Performance
- The Human Side of Safety in the Age of AI
Contact hours available.
CLICK HERE to view the preconference session descriptions
Lifesaving Awards
Our opening ceremony honors workplace heroes who performed lifesaving actions over the past year.
Eric Johnson from KOMO 4 (Eric's Heroes) will emcee the event, as we share the stories of workplace heroes making a difference.
Conference
Tuesday – Preconference Workshops
Kick things off early with two optional full-day workshops on When Safety Becomes Performance and The Human Side of Safety in the Age of AI.
Wednesday – Opening Day
Join us at 8:00 AM for the opening ceremony honoring fallen workers, lifesaving award recipients, and keynote speaker Mike Massimino. Don’t miss the Pole Top Rescue Competition at noon at Tollefson Plaza!
Thursday – Sessions & Expo
Explore safety-focused sessions all day and connect with 80+ exhibitors showcasing the latest tools, technology, and services.
Attendee Rates
Three ways to attend: Join us for an all-day preconference workshop, our full two-day conference, or day rates for Wednesday or Thursday only.
Earn 10 contact hours/1.0 CEU for the two-day conference.
- Two-Day Conference: $350
- Day Rate/Preconference: $250
Save $20 per Full Conference attendee when 5 or more attendees are registered at the same time.
Exhibitor Rates
Choose your booth today for the best selection!
- Standard 10'x10': $1,375
- Premium 10'x10': $1,625
- Mobile Exhibits: $2,625 - $3,750
Additional booth sizes available by request.
Contact Hours Available Through the University of Washington's NWCOHS
Keynote Address
Leading Beyond the Stars
About Mike
Mike Massimino is a former NASA Astronaut, a New York Times bestselling author, a Columbia University professor, an advisor at The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, and a television personality.
A spacewalker on the final two Hubble Space Telescope servicing missions, Mike and his crews traveled faster (Mach 26) and higher (350 miles) than any other astronauts in the 21st century while increasing the discovery capabilities of arguably the greatest scientific instrument ever built by a factor of 100.
During the final Hubble servicing mission, Mike was faced with both success and life-threatening challenges as he performed the most intricate repair ever attempted in space. Mike set a team record for cumulative spacewalking time on a single space shuttle mission, was the last person to work inside of the Hubble Space Telescope, and was the first person to tweet from space.
Mike has made numerous television appearances, including a recurring role as himself on the CBS comedy The Big Bang Theory. He was the host for the Science Channel Series The Planets and Beyond, a commentator on Discovery Channel’s Space Launch Live, and was featured in National Geographic Television’s One Strange Rock and in the Netflix series Worn Stories.
Featured Speakers
Todd Conklin
Todd Conklin spent 25 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Senior Advisor for Organizational and Safety Culture. Los Alamos National Laboratory is one of the world’s foremost research and development laboratories; Dr. Conklin has been working on the Human Performance program for the last 15 years of his 25-year career. It is in this fortunate position where he enjoys the best of both the academic world and the world of safety in practice.
Nash Fung
From volunteering on the crisis line for 18 years, Nash learned that to empower someone, we must first channel our empathetic curiosity to truly care about them, to listen, to understand, and to support them genuinely. In this keynote, he will share those empowerment skills and inspiring lessons from the crisis line that will improve your leadership role, helping you create a winning human-centric culture.
See you in Tacoma!
We’re delighted to welcome you to downtown Tacoma, a hub of innovation, culture, and convenience. The Greater Tacoma Convention Center sits at the heart of a district filled with hotels, dining options, and world‑class attractions like the Museum of Glass and Washington State History Museum. With easy transit connections and a walkable urban core, the area provides everything attendees need for a seamless and enjoyable visit
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
1500 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
Welcome to the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. Your first stop is easy—enter on 15th Street and visit the 3rd floor for fast, on‑demand registration badging. Once checked in, you’ll be ready to move straight to the Ballroom for an exciting opening ceremony, explore the Exhibition Hall, and take part in more than 50 sessions throughout the two‑day conference.
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
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