Safety Leaders,

Get ready for one of the most impactful safety events of the year! The 2026 ASSP Oklahoma City & AIHA Joint Professional Development Conference is bringing together industry experts, safety professionals, and emerging leaders for a full day of learning, networking, and inspiration.

Friday, April 3, 2026
Registration & Breakfast begins at 7:30 AM

This year’s conference is designed to equip safety professionals with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to protect people, property, and the environment while advancing the future of our profession.

Why You Should Attend
Inspiring Keynotes from respected leaders in the safety profession
Expert-Led Breakout Sessions covering real-world safety challenges
Powerful Networking with safety professionals across Oklahoma
Industry Insights you can take back to your workplace immediately

Featured Highlights

Opening Keynote: 

Mike G. Safety Shepherds – Bringing an Ancient Profession into the Modern Workplace

Charles Hightower M.S., CSP Sessions on Protecting the Protectors, 
Ashley Gill, DBA, CSP Capturing Critical Safety Knowledge, 
Russ Bainbridge, PE, CFPS Fire Suppression Systems
 NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Updates
Jennifer Styx, MS, CSP Women in Safety Panel featuring influential leaders in the field

Safety for Nonprofits- Community Support Keynote highlighting safety initiatives for nonprofits

Whether you’re an EHS leader, safety professional, consultant, or student, this conference will deliver powerful insights and meaningful connections that help strengthen our profession.

Join us for a day dedicated to learning, leadership, and building a safer future together.

Register Now

Download Event Flyer PDF

We look forward to seeing you there!

William Young Amy McLain Sean Hickey, CSP Shawn Helton, MS, CSP Michael Messner, CSP, CFPS, CSRM Ashley Humphrey, GSP Jerrie Looney Jameson Ballinger, CSP Mark Huddleston M.Ed, CSP, CSD, CUSP, CHST, STSC 

Your ASSP Region III leadership team has started planning our Student Leadership Conference for Spring 2027, and we want to build something that students actually find valuable!

We’re currently exploring a 1.5-day conference format and considering hosting the event in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards – TBD, but we are already dreaming!

Before we go too far down the planning path, we’d love input from the people this event is meant for…

If you are in Region III (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas) and:

 🎓 A student in an EHS / safety program
 👩‍🏫 A professor or advisor to an ASSP student section or EHS-related students
 👷 A young professional who recently graduated

Please take a few minutes to share your feedback through this quick form. Your input will help shape the schedule, speakers, and activities so the conference delivers real value for students entering the profession.

📝 Submit feedback by April 15: https://region3.assp.org/slc

Feel free to comment below with ideas as well – topics, speakers, activities, or anything that would make this conference an unforgettable experience for students.

Let’s build something great for the next generation of safety professionals!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Region III Spring 2026 Town Hall. We had a great conversation about our current initiatives, upcoming events, and how we can better support you and your chapter throughout the year.

If you were not able to attend live—or if you’d like to revisit any of the updates—the full Town Hall recording is now available online. We encourage you to take a few minutes to watch the video so you can stay informed on:

• Key priorities and goals for Region III in 2026
• Upcoming Region III events and opportunities to get involved
• Ways you can engage with regional leadership and share feedback

You can watch the Town Hall recording here:

Please feel free to share this link with other Region III members and chapter leaders who may find it helpful. We appreciate your continued involvement and look forward to working together to make 2026 a successful year for Region III!