2026 BEST Conference Courses

Best Conference

Courses and Schedule

8–8:45 a.m. Registration
8:45–9 a.m. Welcome

2026 BEST Conference Schedule
Session
Topic
Safety Strategies Environmental
Compliance
AI and Emerging Tech
in Crisis Response
Leadership and
Culture Safety
Emergency Preparedness
and Resilience
Interactive I
Session 1
9–10 a.m.
From Safety Rules to Safety Habits PFAS and Emerging Contaminants Predictive Safety Analytics Psychological Safety Crisis Command Planning The First 60 Minutes (controlling the media) Simulation
Break 10–10:15 a.m.
Session 2
10:15–11:15 a.m.
Wearable Tech in the Workplace Tier II, TRI and Beyond Dashboards That Matter Supervisor Training That Sticks Realistic Emergency Drills Hazmat Contractor
Lunch 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Session 3
12:45–1:45 p.m.
Active Threat Preparedness Sustainable Spill Response Sensor Networks and Drones DEI in EHS – Safety planning and communication that reaches every worker All-Channel Communication Systems Fire Simulation – С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ County
Break 1:45–2:15 p.m.
Session 4
2:15–3:15 p.m.
Next-Gen Industrial Hygiene Circular Waste Management Risk Mapping with GIS Infrastructure Under Fire – Crisis leadership during systematic failure Real-World Crisis Lessons – Cyber Attack Cyber Crisis Playbook: When your business goes dark!
Break 3:15–3:30 p.m.
Session 5
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Long-term Safety Planning: Business Continuity and ESG Goals Regulatory Tech for Compliance Digital Twins for Safer Facilities Storytelling for Safety Culture Resilient Infrastructure Design Stop the Bleed Hands-on

Note: This is a draft schedule and is subject to change.