We invite you to speak at the 35th annual 2026 VPPPA Region V Conference
Follow the link below to GET YOUR SPEAKER APPLICATION.
If you are interested or know of someone who might be a presenter at the conference, or if you have questions about preparing a proposal, topics for a presentation or just to ask questions, please complete the speaker application.
NEED SOME HELP?
For information or questions about being a Speaker, contact:
Tina.Kennedy@epsilyte.com
For questions regarding payment and/or registration for Speakers, email Registration@vpppa.org or call (703) 761-1146.
The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association is The Premier Global Safety & Health Organization dedicated to cooperative occupational safety, health and environmental management systems. VPPPA is a member-based association, supporting worksites across the U.S. in their efforts to achieve and maintain status in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program.
The Region V Conference provides an excellent opportunity to create new relationships and strengthen existing relationships, along with emphasizing your safety topics to companies who continuously strive for Safety Excellence.
A Diverse Audience
The Region V Conference brings together businesses who have either attained VPP Star or who have set their eyes on achieving Star status. These businesses represent the best of the best. Our audience represents a diverse landscape from throughout Region V:
• Agricultural
• Chemical
• Commercial and residential construction
• Department of Energy
• Department of Defense
• Communications and utilities
• Health care
• Manufacturing
• Distribution
• Federal, state and local government
If interested in presenting, please submit an application by March 1, 2026, for review by the Region V Conference Planning Committee. The Conference Planning Committee is soliciting technically and/or hands-on oriented, educating, and practical presentations that fulfill the needs of attendees from VPP sites and prospective VPP sites at all experience levels. The conference objective is to give attendees the opportunity to:
•Build upon their skills and knowledge through education, networking, and sharing of VPP bestpractices
•Learn about practical solutions and continuous improvement examples
•Learn more about VPPPA and expand their network of VPP contacts
•Construction topics also welcome
LET US KNOW WHAT TOPIC(S) YOU WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT
Complete a Speaker Application:
Provide a description in sufficient detail for evaluating the content of the presentation and assessing the interest level for attendees.
2. Provide three learning objectives for the workshop.
Length of each presentation is limited to 50 minutes.
Attendees, may request copies of handouts or electronic versions of your presentation.