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Advisory Council Council
Marty Stern
VP, Global EHS, Colgate–Palmolive
Josh Densberger
Director Corporate Health & Safety, VHB
Nicole Thunich
Executive Vice President, Chief Safety Officer, MV Transportation
Sandi Copus
Corporate Risk, Safety, Health & Environmental Director, Hoist & Crane Service Group
Allison Montgomery
Vice President EHS, Applied Materials
Paul Leonard
Principal, SinoCelt LLC
Amy Taylor
Americas Health & Safety Leader, PhilipsKeynotes & Speakers Speakers
Matthew Hallowell
Founder and Executive Director of the Construction Safety Research Alliance (CSRA)Dr. Matt Hallowell has dedicated his career to the mission of eliminating Serious Injuries and Fatalities through science. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Construction Safety Research Alliance and a Chaired Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. Matt is the author of the international bestselling book “Energy-Based Safety” and has published…
Garry Ridge
Former, Chairman Emeritus WD-40 CompanyGarry Ridge is the Chairman Emeritus of WD-40 Company and recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from National University, recognized for his lifetime contribution to leadership, organizational culture, and workplace transformation. He also holds a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego. Known globally as The Culture Coach,…
Rosa Antonia Carrillo
President, Carrillo & Asscociates, IncRosa Antonia Carrillo is a published author of several books on safety leadership. Edgar Schein endorsed her book, The Relationship Factor in Safety Leadership, saying that it was a must read for every safety professional. She is also a frequent speaker at conferences, having just returned from the EHS Congress in London where she was…
David Eherts
Principal Consultant at National Safety Council - ORCHSE (Eherts Consulting LLC)Dr. Eherts retired as Allergan Pharmaceuticals’ Vice President of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) in 2021, but continues to serve as the co-chair of National Safety Council’s Executive Business Issues Forum and as the Safety Culture lead on the Advisory Safety Council for Sempra’s Southern California Gas. He also performs expert witness work in the…
Luke Jacobs
CEO & Co-Founder, EncampLuke co-founded Encamp in 2017 and serves as CEO. Prior to Encamp, he worked as an Environmental Scientist at GHD and a Research Associate III / Project Manager for Montana State University, a position funded through the National Science Foundation & U.S. Department of Energy. Along with overseeing Encamp, he’s an active researcher, writer and…
Megan Walters
VP of Customer Success and Technical Programs, EncampExperienced Environmental Scientist with a demonstrated history of working in the environmental and hazardous waste industry. Skilled in RCRA, DOT, Environmental Awareness, Safety Management Systems, and ISO 14001. Strong environmental professional with a Bachelor of Science focused in Natural Resources and Environmental Science from Purdue University….
Dr. David Provan
Founder & CEO, Forge WorksDr. David Provan is the Chief Executive Officer at Forge Works, a global safety consulting, training and software company. He is the former General Manager Health, Safety and Environment for Origin Energy and held several Safety Executive positions over his 20 year corporate career. David has a Bachelor of Behavioural Science, Master of Health Science, Master of Business Administration and a Doctor…
Matt Lincoln
Chief Executive Officer, Safety Services CompanyMatt Lincoln is the Chief Executive Officer of Safety Services Company (SSC), the compliance infrastructure firm supporting thousands of contractor organizations across North America inside every major contractor management platform. Before leading SSC, Matt spent nearly three decades on the hiring-client side of safety and risk, holding executive positions across Fortune 500 enterprises, including leading…
Ryan Rodriguez
Senior HSE Team Lead, ISNetworldRyan Rodriguez serves as a Senior HSE Team Lead at ISN, the global leader in contractor and supplier risk management. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Radiological Health Engineering and a Master of Public Health in Environmental Health from Texas A&M University. In his current role, Ryan leads a global team of certified safety…
Rob Brewster
CEO, GoFormzRob joined GoFormz in 2016, bringing over 20 years of sales and leadership experience. He most recently was Vice President of Global Sales at Twilio and Vice President of Global Alliances at Jive. Rob has led sales teams in business development and alliances, including Salesforce.com, Siebel, BEA, E.piphany and Eloqua….
Sandi Copus
Corporate Risk, Safety, Health & Environmental Director, Hoist & Crane Service GroupSandi J. Copus is the Corporate Risk & Health, Safety, and Environmental Director and creator of the Emergence Curve and Executive Safety Command, a practical framework that turns “safety data” into real executive decisions. With 30+ years in high-risk industrial and service operations across the U.S. and overseas, she’s led emergency response, workers’ compensation, culture…
Nicole Thunich
EVP & Chief Safety Officer, MV TransportationNicole Thunich is an accomplished safety and risk management executive with a passion for workplace safety and a track record of designing and implementing safety and risk management roadmaps that lead organizations to developing strong safety cultures while focused on delivering bottom line impact. With a career spanning 30 years, Nicole has consistently demonstrated excellence…
Josh Densberger
Director Corporate Health & Safety, VHBI lead with calm, clarity, and a relentless passion for protecting people. As Director of Health and Safety at VHB, I’ve built scalable systems that support thousands of employees across transportation, land development, and energy projects along the East Coast. I see myself as an agent of change, grounded in a philosophy of experimentation, collaboration,…
Stuart Brooks
EHS Director, Geoquest USAStuart Brooks is a global Health, Safety and Environmental (HSSE) leader with extensive, worldwide experience across heavy civil engineering, construction, manufacturing, and major infrastructure projects. A former UK military veteran, he has been an influential HSE partner programs on complex joint venture projects including dams, ports, rail, and tunnelling developments. With experience spanning project delivery through…
Marty Stern
VP, Global EHS, Colgate-PalmoliveMarty Stern is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in environmental, health, and safety leadership at a global scale. Based in Piscataway, New Jersey, he currently holds the position of Vice President, Global EHS at Colgate-Palmolive, a leading global consumer products company known for its trusted brands in oral care, personal care, and household products…
Derrill Hiott
Director of EHS & Sustainability, Hill’s Pet Nutrition (Colgate-Palmolive)Derrill Hiott, CSP, MBA, MS, is the Director of EHS & Sustainability at Hill’s Pet Nutrition (Colgate-Palmolive), bringing over 25 years of EHS leadership. He oversees multi-site safety strategies across the U.S. and Europe, driving proactive risk management, SIF prevention, and sustainability initiatives that transform workplace safety into a competitive business advantage….
Tomas Kuras
VP, Revenue, Fatigue ScienceTomas Kuras is a senior leader at Fatigue Science, specializing in helping Fleet and mining operations leverage AI-driven fatigue prediction in their operations. Tomas has extensive experience in tech and working with EHS organizations. Tomas brings a clear, evidence-based perspective on how predictive technologies can reduce risk and strengthen safety outcomes in Fleet and Mining…
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Programmes Programmes
In all our sessions we implement Chatham House Rules which if you don't know means anyone who comes to a meeting is free to use information from the discussion but is not allowed to reveal who made any particular comment. It is designed to increase the openness of discussion.
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Day One Day one
Morning Session
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09:00 - 09:30 Doors Open & Registration
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09:30 - 09:50 Welcome to the Summit
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09:50 – 10:10 Connection before Content
‘What have I learnt this year?’ An opportunity to connect with peers and share your greatest learning of the past 12 months.
Nick Pryke, Founder & Copywriter, The Glue Between
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10:10 – 10:50 Opening Interactive Breakout
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10:50 - 11:25 Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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11:25 -12:25 Keynote Workshop & Q&A
Dumbassy is our Superpower
Garry Ridge, The Culture Coach | The Learning Moment Inc | Chairman Emeritus, WD-40 Company
Afternoon Session
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12:25 -12:50 Reflection
An opportunity to reflect on the morning’s sessions, share ideas with those around you, and take time to centre your thoughts.
Nick Pryke, Founder & Copywriter, The Glue Between
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12:50 – 13:40 Roundtable 1
A Secure Chain of Custody: How to Close the Gaps in Waste Compliance
Hosted by Megan Walters, VP of Customer Success and Technical Programs, Encamp
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12:50 – 13:40 Roundtable 2
Driving Profit through Safety
Hosted by BIS Safety Software
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12:50 – 13:40 Roundtable 3
The Future of Safety Metrics
Ryan Rodriguez, Senior HSE Team Lead, ISNetworld
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13:40 - 14:30 Lunch
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14:30 – 15:15 Shift & Share
A high-speed and engaging session where you’ll meet each of our partners in a different light: through the ideas and technologies shaping their missions. Designed to spark curiosity and ignite conversation, this is all about making real connections.
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15:15 – 16:00 Interactive Development Session 1
Building the Next Generation: Turning Talent into a Safety Advantage
Nicole Thunich, EVP & Chief Safety Officer, MV Transportation
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15:15 – 16:00 Interactive Development Session 2
Breaking the Paradigm: Building an Honest Culture in Diverse Industrial Workforces
Stuart Brooks, EHS Director, Geoquest USA
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15:15 – 16:00 Interactive Development Session 3
Thinking Like a Risk Leader: Advancing Your Approach to SIF Prevention
David Provan, Founder & CEO, Forge Works
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16:00 - 16:20 Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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16:20 - 17:05 Keynote Workshop
Built in Layers: What Your Contractor Compliance Scores Can’t See
Matt Lincoln, Chief Executive Officer, Safety Services Company
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17:05 – 17:35 Keynote Workshop
Energy-Based Safety
Matthew Hallowell, Executive Director of the Construction Safety Research Alliance (CSRA), University of Colorado Boulder
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17:35 – 18:30 Break Before the Evening
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18:30 - 19:15 Drinks Reception
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19:15 – 21:00 Dinner
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21:00 End of Day 1
Day Two Day Two
Morning Session
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08:45 - 09:00 Welcome & Reflection Session
Nick Pryke, Founder & Copywriter, The Glue Between
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09:00 – 09:50 Keynote Panel & Immersive Q&A
SPIN: Strategy, People, Innovation, Next!
Chaired by Nick Pryke, Founder & Copywriter, The Glue Between
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09:50 – 10:10 Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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10:10 – 10:40 Keynote Workshop
Unmasking the Myth of Individual Responsibility for Safety
Hosted by Rosa Carrillo, Author and Keynote Speaker
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10:40 – 11:30 Roundtable 1
Why Proactive EHS Teams Are Investing in AI Now — And How You Can Too!
Hosted by Protex Ai
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10:40 – 11:30 Roundtable 2
The Safety Data Gap: When the Regulator Walks In, Is Your Operation Ready?
Hosted by Rob Brewster, CEO, GoFormz
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10:40 – 11:30 Roundtable 3
The Future of Safety and Impact on Operational Efficiencies: How to Affect Change Pre-shift.
Hosted by Tomas Kuras, VP, Revenue, Fatigue Science
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11:30 -11:50 Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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11:50 - 12:20 Partner Workshop
Afternoon Session
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12:20 – 13:10 Case Study Breakout 1
Learning Teams in Action: Shifting from Blame to Operational Excellence
Hosted by Derrill Hiott, CSP, MBA, MS, Director of EHS & Sustainability, Hill’s Pet Nutrition (Colgate-Palmolive)
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12:20 – 13:10 Case Study Breakout 2
C.A.A.R.E.™ for Safety
Hosted by Walter Fluharty, Sr. Vice President – Environmental Health and Safety, Simon Roofing and Sheet Metal Corp
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12:20 – 13:10 Case Study Breakout 3
SAFETY IN COLOR: A Predictive Approach From Compliance to Prediction
Sandi Copus Corporate Risk, Safety, Health & Environmental Director, Hoist & Crane Service Group
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13:10 – 13:55 Lunch
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13:55 – 14:45 Keynote Workshop
Leveraging Learning Organization Principles for Employee Engagement Those Who Know How and Those Who Know Why
Hosted by Dave Eherts, Expert Witness, GLG Ltd.
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14:45 - 15:05 Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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15:05 – 15:50 Keynote – Interactive Workshop
AI, Autonomy and the Future of Industrial Safety: Lessons from the SPOT Experience
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15:50 – 16:10 Consolidation Session
Facilitated reflection designed to develop your active listening, curious questioning and to consolidate a clear plan of action to bring back to your local shores.
Nick Pryke, Founder & Copywriter, The Glue Between
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16:10 Close
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