Jennifer McNelly

You don’t need to be Marty McFly to know that the safety practices of today have a significant impact on the future of the environment, health and safety (EHS). EHS has always been an evolving discipline, it has to be if you want to protect the health and safety of employees in their work environment. This big picture conversation among these safety powerhouses will break down things like trends that will shape the future of safety, the implications that more attention is required for off-the-job safety, advancing technology and the impacts of safety, climate and culture.

As AI transforms the workplace, safety and workforce strategies must evolve alongside it. Based on insights from the 2025 Corporate Listening Tour by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), this session explores how organizations are using AI to enhance safety, anticipate risk, and improve performance. We’ll cover emerging trends, practical steps companies are taking, and how AI is reshaping roles, expectations, and opportunities across industries. Learn how safety leaders are becoming strategic advisors, how workers are responding to change, and what it takes to be truly AI-prepared. ASSP, a trusted voice in workplace safety, has launched an AI Task Force to explore AI’s impact on the future of work. As part of this effort, attendees will also get a demo of ASSP’s AI-powered Handbook tool—positioned as a trusted source to efficiently access safety standards and guidance in the age of AI. Now is the time to lead with intention—and help shape a smarter, safer future of work.