Professional Development
Workshops
All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). Subject to change.
As part of your experience, we’re offering three exclusive pre-conference professional development courses on Wednesday, May 14—the day before the full conference begins. These in-depth, hands-on trainings are designed to equip executives, safety professionals, and first responders with real-world tools and strategies to strengthen workplace outcomes.
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Important Note: These pre-conference courses are separate from your main conference registration.
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Registering for a pre-conference course does not include access to the full 2-day conference (May 15–16).
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Registering for the conference does not include access to a pre-conference course on May 14.
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Each experience is a distinct offering and must be registered for individually.
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Space is limited and filling quickly – please complete this form to reserve your spot and select your course of choice. We look forward to seeing you in May!
MENTAL HEALTH & RESILIENCE TRAINING
FOR VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS AND LAW ENORCEMENT
9: 00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Cost: Complimentary Registration | Exclusive to First Responders, Law Enforcement & Veterans Only
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Trainers: Annette T. Hill, MC, LPC, NCC and Alfred Greg Birch, Command Sergeant Major (retired)
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Overview: Led by a licensed mental health professional and a decorated military leader, this session delivers practical tools to manage stress and trauma in high-pressure environments. Attendees will benefit from expert instruction, hands-on activities, and optional one-on-one support.
CEU credits awarded upon completion.
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SAFETY FOR SUPERVISORS TRAINING
9: 00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Trainers: Jason Mozo, J.D., Senior Vice President, Florida Chamber Safety Council and Konrad Sikora, CHST, Senior Safety Manager​
Cost: $255 per attendee
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Overview: Equip your supervisors with the safety leadership skills they need to drive performance. This full-day course includes training on inspections, hazard recognition, incident investigations, PPE protocols, and more.
CEU credits awarded upon completion.
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Executive Corporate safety leadership workshop
and mental health panel discussion
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Cost: $255 per attendee
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​This two-part workshop brings together safety leadership and mental health in one high-impact session:
Part 1 – Safety Leadership Workshop (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Trainer: Mark Morgan, Executive Safety Advisor, Florida Chamber Safety Council and Author of The M.A.D. Safety Book for Leaders
Overview: This interactive session helps executives develop proactive strategies to improve workplace safety culture, employee engagement, and injury prevention. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Mark’s book.
Networking Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Part 2 – Executive Mental Health Panel Discussion (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Moderated by Dr. Nicholas Abid, D.O., MBA, FACN
Overview: The discussion will feature senior executives sharing personal and professional insights into addressing mental health and substance use in the workplace.
Panelists include:
• Mike Ortoll, CEO, iPEO Solutions
• Mike Radu, CEO, AbsoluteCare
• George Morris, Retired President, Borden Foods
• John Kissinger, Retired Commercial Banking Executive
CEU credits awarded upon completion.