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Event Details Details
The HSE Learning Summit - North America is designed to build a community of learning, elevate skills, and unlock new perspectives—all with the aim of empowering you to drive meaningful impact. Our events reshape how leaders learn and grow by providing a forum for world-class operations executives to collaborate, share insights, and shape the future of business.
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Advisory Council Council
Neil Forrest
VP HSE & Sustainability, Seadrill
Derek Hibbard
Head of QHSSE Americas & Global Chair HSEE & Q Leadership team, Fugro
Joe Gilliland
Sr. Director Health, Safety and Environment US, Sanofi
Risi Oseni
Director, EHS & Sustainability, NA at Colgate-Palmolive
Paul Leonard
Principal, SinoCelt LLC
Sarah Brummitt
Hybrid Leadership expert - Highly experienced L&D professional, Executive Coach & Global Public Speaker
Amy Taylor
Americas Health & Safety Leader, Philips
Sandi Copus
Corporate Risk, Safety, Health & Environmental Director, Hoist & Crane Service GroupKeynotes & Speakers Speakers
L. David Marquet
Former Nuclear Submarine Commander | Student of Leadership and Organizational Design | Bestselling AuthorCaptain David Marquet imagines a workplace where everyone engages and contributes theirfull intellectual capacity, a place where people are healthier and happier because they havemore control over their work — a place where everyone is a leader. His compellingpresentations deliver the powerful message that in highly effective organizations, leadership isnot for the select few at…
Dr. Jody Carrington
Psychologist, Human Connection Expert & Bestselling AuthorDr. Jody Carrington is a powerhouse speaker and fearless champion for authentic human connection. She is highly sought after for her expertise, energy and genuine approach to helping people solve the most complex human-centred problems. This rapidly disconnected world is leaving so many of us overwhelmed, lonely, and burned out. Dr. Jody boldly believes that…
Brad Maclean
Safety FunctionRepresenting Safety Function, Brad MacLean is a senior safety executive and Master Trainer in the concepts of Energy Based Safety and Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention strategies. A native of Nova Scotia, Canada, Brad’s 36 years of experience in the Health, Safety and Environment function span operations, heavy construction, board service, university lecturing, and…
Katie McLaughlin
Director, HSE Review & Verification Services, ISNetworldKatie McLaughlin is Director of HSE Review & Verification Services at ISNetworld, where she leads initiatives focused on health, safety, and environmental (HSE) performance and contractor compliance. She brings extensive experience in advancing safety standards through robust review and verification processes, supporting organizations in strengthening their risk management and safety outcomes….
Dana Dawsey
Global Vice President | Head of EHSDana Dawsey, CSP, is a seasoned corporate executive, keynote speaker, and Certified Maxwell Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience leading Environmental Health & Safety, manufacturing, and strategy initiatives across Fortune 100 organizations. Known for her ability to connect safety performance to leadership behavior and culture, Dana specializes in helping organizations move beyond compliance…
Tucker Bryant
Poet & Innovation speakerTucker Bryant is a nationally renowned poet and former Google leader who helps organizations turn creativity into a practical leadership advantage. By blending Silicon Valley innovation with artistic rigor, Tucker equips leaders to break habitual patterns and “Do Different Things Differently.” His immersive keynotes—featured by TEDx and The New York Times—provide actionable tools to spark…
Peter Russian
Chief Executive, Intent-Based Leadership InternationalPeter is the CEO of Intent-Based Leadership International, formed in 2021 with the author of Turn the Ship Around, and former submarine captain, L.David Marquet. Peter spent 25 years in the UK where he pioneered the development and assessment of good practice standards in leadership and management and for 15 years was the Chief Executive…
Neil Forrest
VP HSEQ, SeadrillNeil Forrest is Vice President, HSE & Sustainability at Seadrill, based in Houston. With over 30 years of experience in the offshore drilling and energy industry across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, he brings a highly practical, operations‑focused approach to health, safety, environmental, and sustainability leadership. Neil has extensive frontline…
Paul Espenan
Senior Vice President, EHS&R - Diversified Energy CompanyPaul Espenan is the Senior Vice President of EHS&R at Diversified Energy Company, where he oversees global safety culture and ESG strategy. A polished motivational speaker and expert in GHG reduction, Paul is recognized for his “values-based” approach to safety, famously leading underperforming groups to top-tier safety status. With extensive experience in acquisitions, integrations, and…
Derek Hibbard
Head of QHSSE Americas & Global Chair HSEE & Q Leadership team, FugroDerek Hibbard is the Chairman of the Fugro Global HSSE & Quality Leadership Team and a senior HSSE leader with extensive international experience across energy, marine, and industrial sectors. He is known for driving measurable performance improvement through strong leadership, meaningful KPIs, and culture-focused strategies. Derek is an active industry contributor, serving in leadership roles…
Daria Albright
Senior Pre-Sales Consultant, EvotixDaria Albright is a Senior Pre-Sales Consultant at Evotix, where she supports organizations in strengthening their EHS programs through practical, technology‑driven solutions. Passionate about empowering EHS professionals, she focuses on making safety approachable, intuitive, and fully integrated into everyday operations across diverse work environments….
Mike Reazin
Vice President, Manufacturing, ISNetworldMike Reazin is Vice President of Manufacturing at ISNetworld, where he partners with industrial organizations to enhance contractor management, operational performance, and workplace safety. He brings extensive experience in supporting manufacturing leaders with strategies that improve compliance, reduce risk, and drive stronger safety outcomes across complex operations….
Adam Danielson
Director, Business Development & Sales, Solera eDrivingAdam J. Danielson is the Director of Business Development at Explore Information Services, where he focuses on building strategic partnerships and supporting business growth initiatives. He works closely with clients to deliver solutions that help organizations make more informed decisions….
Scott McLeod
Lead Business Development Representative, BIS Safety SoftwareScott represents BIS Training Solutions, a leading provider of learning management, safety management systems, and workforce onboarding technology, supporting organizations operating in safety-critical and highly regulated environments. BIS works with companies facing complex operational risk, helping them build disciplined, scalable approaches to training, compliance, and workforce readiness across a wide range of industries. Scott holds…
Nick Larsen
Head of Sales, FluixNick Larsen is a results-driven sales leader with over 15 years of experience driving revenue growth, leading high-performing teams, and executing successful go-to-market strategies. Most recently, he served as Director of Commercial Sales at BetterCloud, and after successfully directing Fluix sales for two years, he is now Head of Sales at Readdle, overseeing both PDF…
Dalten Stalzer
Account Executive, EvotixDalten Stalzer is an Account Executive at Evotix, where he supports organizations in strengthening their EHS programs through practical, technology‑driven solutions. He is committed to empowering EHS professionals by helping make safety more accessible, intuitive, and naturally integrated into everyday work practices….
Amy Taylor
Americas Health & Safety Leader PhilipsAmy Taylor serves as the Americas Health & Safety Leader for Philips, bringing more than 20 years of EHS experience, including 12 years in international leadership roles. She leads strategic H&S transformation across a complex, multi‑market, multi‑business organization supporting manufacturing, field service, and R&D operations within a global operating model. A people‑centric, collaborative leader, Amy…
Risi Oseni
Director, EHS & Sustainability, NA at Colgate-PalmoliveRisi Oseni is Director of EHS & Sustainability, North America at Colgate-Palmolive, where she leads initiatives focused on environmental, health, and safety performance alongside sustainability strategy across the region. She brings extensive experience in advancing responsible operations, strengthening compliance frameworks, and driving continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental impact….
Luke Jacobs
CEO + Co-Founder, EncampLuke Jacobs is the CEO and Co-founder of Encamp, where he leads the charge in environmental compliance intelligence. With nearly a decade of leadership in EHS automation and a background in DOE-funded research and Fortune 10 consulting, Luke specializes in building tools that turn regulatory complexity into a competitive advantage. He is a passionate advocate…
Sarah Brummitt
Hybrid Leadership expert - Highly experienced L&D professional, Executive Coach & Global Public SpeakerSarah Brummitt started her own eponymous, global business in 2005. As a highly qualified Executive Coach, leadership development facilitator, award winning Personal Branding expert, keynote speaker and published author, Sarah has worked with over 18,000 professional men and women across more than 30 countries in Europe, the Middle East, USCAN and APAC regions. She works…
Melissa Garabedian
Occupational Health and Mental Health Program Manager, PhilipsMelissa is a Registered Nurse since 2007 with extensive experience in occupational and mental health. She has held multiple leadership roles at Philips since 2016, including Site Occupational Health Nurse, Occupational Health Program Manager within Corporate Health & Safety, and Psychological Behavior and Medical Services Leader for the Americas. She holds both a Bachelor’s degree…
Sercan Esen
CEO, IntenseyeSercan Esen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Intenseye, a pioneering company specialising in computer vision and artificial intelligence solutions that are driving transformative change in workplace health and safety. Sercan’s career began at a leading tech company, where he served as a software engineer and led global development projects in computer vision AI and…
Eileen Hughes
VP HSEQ, AirgasDr. Eileen Hughes is a globally recognized executive, strategist, and thought leader with more than 20 years of experience transforming safety culture, managing enterprise risk, and driving operational excellence across the energy and chemical industries. A Doctor of Business Administration from Capella University, Dr. Hughes combines rigorous academic insight with frontline leadership experience. Currently serving…
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….
Bob Malin
SVP Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S), CRH Americas Building ProductsBob Malin is SVP of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S) at CRH Americas Building Products (Oldcastle APG), supporting 15,000 team members across North America. After serving 8.5 years in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft armament systems specialist, Bob transitioned into operations leadership and corporate EHS roles across building materials and manufacturing. Over…
Moderator, Coaches, and Panellists Panellists
Sarah Brummitt
Hybrid Leadership expert - Highly experienced L&D professional, Executive Coach & Global Public Speaker
Amy Taylor
Americas Health & Safety Leader Philips
Nick Pryke
Founder & Copywriter, The Glue Between
Robert Sheninger
Chief EHS Officer, Plastic Ingenuity
Derek Hibbard
Head of QHSSE Americas & Global Chair HSEE & Q Leadership team, Fugro
Joe Gilliland
Sr. Director Health, Safety and Environment US, Sanofi
Eileen Hughes
VP HSEQ, AirgasHow we differentiate Differentiate
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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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9:00 - 09:30 Doors Open & Registration
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09:30 - 09:40 Welcome to the Congress
Paul Clark, CEO, The Global Series & Nick Pryke, Founder & Copywriter, The Glue Between
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09:40 – 09:50 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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09:50 – 10:50 Opening Keynote & Q+A
Turn The Ship Around! Creating Leaders at Every Level
David Marquet, Former Nuclear Submarine Commander | Leadership and Organizational Design Expert | Bestselling Author
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10:50 - 11:10 Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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11:10 -12:10 Professional Development Session
How to build safer teams with Intent-Based Leadership
Peter Russian, Chief Executive, Intent-Based Leadership International
Afternoon Session
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12:10 -13:00 Roundtable 1:
Reduce Risk Where It Hides: Scale Environmental Compliance Without Increasing Liability
Luke Jacobs, CEO + Co-Founder, Encamp and Paul Espenan, Senior Vice President, EHS&R - Diversified Energy Company
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12:10 -13:00 Roundtable 2:
Driving Profit through Safety
Scott McLeod, Lead Business Development Representative, BIS Safety Software
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12:10 -13:00 Roundtable 3:
The Future of Safety Data (and how it Applies to Managing Contractors)
Katie McLaughlin, Director, HSE Review & Verification Services and Mike Reazin, Vice President, Manufacturing, ISNetworld
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13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
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14:00 – 14:45 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.
Paul Clark, CEO, The Global Series & Nick Pryke, Founder & Copywriter, The Glue Between
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14:45 – 15:30 Interactive Development Session 1:
Practical HOP - An evolution and journey through operational excellence (OPEX)
Risi Oseni, Director, EHS & Sustainability, NA, Colgate–Palmolive
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14:45 – 15:30 Interactive Development Session 2:
How You Show Up: The Leadership Behaviours that Create the Safety Culture you Want
Sarah Brummitt, Executive Coach, L&D Trainer, Sarah Brummitt Ltd
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14:45 – 15:30 Interactive Development Session 3:
Operationalizing Mental health: From Conversation to Culture
Amy Taylor, Americas Health & Safety Leader, Philips & Melissa Garabedian. Occupational Health and Mental Health Program Manager, Philips
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15:30 - 15:50 Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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15:50 - 16:35 Keynote Workshop
Rethinking SIF Prevention: Operationalizing Physical AI in High-Risk Environments
Sercan Esen, Co- Founder and CEO, Intenseye and Bob Malin, SVP Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S), CRH Americas Building Products
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16:35 – 17:35 Keynote Workshop and Q&A
Reconnecting in a Disconnected World: The Human Side of Safety
Dr. Jody Carrington, Psychologist, Human Connection Expert & Bestselling Author
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17:35 -17:45 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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17:45 –18:45 Break Before the Evening
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18:45 - 19:30 Drinks Reception - with entertainment
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19:30 - 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 - 08:55 Welcome & Reflection Session
Nick Pryke, Founder & Copywriter, The Glue Between
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08:55 – 09:40 Keynote Panel & Immersive Q&A
SPIN: Strategy, People, Innovation, Next!
Chaired By: Nick Pryke, Founder & Copywriter, The Glue Between | Panelists: Derek Hibbard, Head of QHSSE Americas & Global Chair HSEE & Q Leadership Team, Fugro, Joe Gilliland, Sr. Director Health, Safety and Environment US, Sanofi, Eileen Hughes, VP HSEQ at Airgas, & Robert Sheninger, Chief EHS Officer, Plastic Ingenuity
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09:40 – 10:00 Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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10:00 – 10:40 Keynote Workshop
SIF Prevention & Energy Based Safety
Brad Maclean, Safety Function
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10:40 – 11:30 Roundtable 1:
Safety & Sustainability: Partners in Progress Steps to Help Organizations “Walk the Walk” not just “Talk the Talk”
Adam Danielson, Director, Business Development & Sales, Solera eDriving
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10:40 – 11:30 Roundtable 2:
The Digital Shift in EHS: Driving Safety Through Technology and Insight
Dalten Stalzer, Account Executive and Daria Albright, Senior Pre-Sales Consultant, Evotix
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10:40 – 11:30 Roundtable 3:
The Safety Data Gap: When the Regulator Walks In, Is Your Operation Ready?
Rob Brewster, CEO, GoFormz
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11:30 -11:50 Pulse Connect & Exchange Break
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 Keynote Workshop
What Is Your Data Telling You?
Nick Larsen, Head of Sales, Fluix
Afternoon Session
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12:20 – 12:40 Pulse Connect & Exchange Break
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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12:40 – 13:30 Case Study Breakout 1:
Measuring What Matters – KPIs That Drive Culture and Performance
Derek Hibbard, Head of QHSSE Americas & Global Chair HSEE & Q Leadership team, Fugro
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12:40 – 13:30 Case Study Breakout 2:
The Safety Initiative Reality Check: Why Good Ideas Fail—and How to Recover Fast
Neil Forrest, VP HSE & sustainability, Seadrill
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12:40 – 13:30 Case Study Breakout 3:
Beyond Compliance: How Leadership Transforms Safety Culture from the Inside Out
Dana Dawsey, Global Vice President | Head of EHS, Pentair
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13:30 – 14:15 Lunch
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14:15 – 14:45 Focus Group
EHS Voices Focus Group – From ‘So what?’ to ‘What’s Next?’
Nick Pryke, Founder & Copywriter, The Glue Between
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14:45 – 15:25 Keynote Workshop
CNTRL+ALT+SAFETY Reprogramming HSE Teams for the 21st century
Eileen Hughes, VP HSEQ, Airgas
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15:25 – 15:40 Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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15:40 – 16:25 Closing Keynote
Do Different Things Differently: Breakthrough Ideas for Better Results
Tucker Bryant, Poet & Innovation speaker
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16:25 – 16:45 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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16:45 Close of the Summit
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