The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) continues its planning for this summer鈥檚 Safety 2024 Professional Development Conference and Expo, which will feature a dynamic expo that is expected to be the Society鈥檚 largest ever. ASSP鈥檚 signature workplace safety education event will take place at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver from Aug. 7-9. 鈥淥ur expo is so engaging and illuminating that some safety and health professionals just come to the conference for that,鈥� said ASSP President Jim Thornton, CSP, CIH, FASSP, FAIHA. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a remarkable space that showcases the latest personal protective equipment, product innovations and professional services that can advance occupational safety and health.鈥�
ASSP鈥檚 largest expo to date was at Safety 2019 in New Orleans that involved more than 600 vendors and covered nearly 120,000 square feet. Safety 2024 is already approaching those record numbers with more than two months of preparation remaining. The largest Safety 2024 exhibitors by floor space are Ergodyne, ERGOMAT, Milwaukee Tool, SureWerx, Bulwark Protection, Applications International Corporation, GlenGuard and Protective Industrial Products. Other prominent exhibitors include Airgas, Grainger, Red Wing Brands of America, Superior Glove and VelocityEHS.
The expo floor will include an expanded ASSP Career Advancement Center that has something for all attendees, not just those looking for a new position. There also will be a 鈥淟eaders in Safety Tech鈥� area where exhibitors on the forefront of safety innovation demonstrate their advancements. Three locations on the expo floor will feature fast-paced 鈥渇lash sessions鈥� that tackle safety challenges with research, best practices and audience participation. 鈥淥ur interactive expo has always been a key element of the overall in-person experience,鈥� Thornton said. 鈥淚 truly believe it鈥檚 a can鈥檛-miss opportunity for anyone whose responsibilities include worker safety and health.鈥�