THE FUTURE OF SAFETY:
Human, Digital, Resilient
2026 AASP AGM & FALL CONFERENCE
THE BEST WESTERN PREMIER CALGARY PLAZA HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
SEPTEMBER 24 – 25, 2026
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
SAFER WORKPLACES IN A SMARTER WORLD
The future of safety is already here and it’s transforming how we protect people at work. As workplaces evolve through rapid technological change, increasing psychosocial risks, and shifting workforce expectations, safety must become more adaptive, human-centered, and forward-thinking.
The Future of Safety: Human, Digital, Resilient brings together leaders, innovators, and practitioners to explore how we can integrate psychological safety, leverage emerging technologies, and build resilient systems that go beyond compliance.
Join us September 24 – 25, 2026 for this event. We look forward to seeing you there!
Cost Per Person: $359 +GST
*Buy 4 Seats, Get a 5th Seat FREE!Location: The Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre
Dates: September 24 – 25, 2026
Staying at The Best Western between September 23 – 25?
Book your stay at The Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre by August 23, you can secure the AASP Group Rate of $139 CAD per night (for Queen or King Rooms, plus taxes and fees) during September 23 – 25 while rooms are available! Follow the link below to reserve a room!
Use Block ID Number: 421709
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 24
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Registration Open
Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:00AM - 9:15AM
Greetings from the Minister’s Office
9:15AM - 9:45AM
AuditSoft Update on A.I.
9:45AM - 10:00AM
Refreshment Break
Tradeshow Booths / Networking
10:00AM - 10:55AM
KEYNOTE 1
AI and the Future of Work
10:55AM - 11:05AM
Refreshment Break
Tradeshow Booths / Networking
11:05AM - Noon
KEYNOTE 1 (Part 2)
Adaptability and Agility
Noon - 1:00PM
Lunch Buffet
Tradeshow Booths/Networking Break
1:00PM - 2:30PM
KEYNOTE 2
Strengthening Mental Health Amidst Transformation
Burnout Prevention
2:30PM - 2:45PM
Refreshment Break
Tradeshow Booths / Networking
2:45PM - 3:45PM
Future Vision for Partnerships and PIR Update
Adaptable Audit Tool (AAT)* Update, Testing & Pilot
*Formerly referred to as the Complexity Based Audit Tool
3:45PM - 4:00PM
Refreshment Break
Tradeshow Booths / Networking
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Panel Discussion – COR Evolution
Panelists: Jennyfer Harms, Glyn Jones, Dylan Ryan, TJ Snyman
Moderator: Ray Gaetz
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Social Hour
Drinks and Appetizers
FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 25
7:30AM - 8:30AM
Doors Open
Breakfast Buffet will be available from 7:30am to 8:30am
7:45AM - 8:15AM
AASP Annual General Meeting
Aaron Olfert Scholarship Fund Update
8:15AM - 8:45AM
Threads of Life Presentation
8:45AM - 9:45AM
The Changing World of Work: New and Emerging Risks
9:45AM - 10:00AM
Refreshment Break
Tradeshow Booths / Networking
10:00AM - 11:00AM
AI Applications to Improve Safety Performance
11:00AM - Noon
KEYNOTE 3
Resilience, Leadership, and Thriving Through Adversity
Noon - 12:30PM
Closing Remarks
Conference Conclusion & Door Prize Draw